Group Coordinator

Group coordinator – healthy families program

Location

• Kankakee,
• IL
• Compensation: $21.50 – $22.50/hour with a $50/month cell phone stipend
• Reports to: Program Supervisor

Travel- 50% - Kane - Cook County.

About aunt martha’s health & wellness

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, community-based care that helps families thrive. Through our Healthy Families Program, we support pregnant women and families with education, connection, and meaningful engagement that strengthens parent-child relationships and builds lasting community support.

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Position overview

We’re seeking a Group Coordinator to lead engaging, family-centered programming for Healthy Families participants. This role plays a key part in creating welcoming spaces where parents feel supported, connected, and empowered. You’ll plan and facilitate weekly parent groups, coordinate quarterly field trips, and organize family-focused events that encourage learning, bonding, and community building.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with families, is comfortable facilitating groups, and brings strong organizational and communication skills to their work.

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• Key responsibilities
• Plan, organize, and facilitate weekly parent groups, family events, and quarterly field trips
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports positive parent-child interaction
• Build trusting, strength-based relationships with pregnant women and families
• Manage logistics including materials, childcare coordination, and meal-area setup
• Conduct outreach to enroll families and maintain consistent engagement
• Develop newsletters, outreach materials, and social media content to promote programming
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate program data and documentation
• Participate in trainings, reflective practice, supervision, and team meetings
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and safety standards at all times

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Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field required
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, parents, and families facing multiple stressors
• Group facilitation, workshop leadership, or event planning experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong data entry skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance required

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• What we’re looking for
• A dependable, proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, community-based setting
• Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Someone who is passionate about strengthening families and supporting diverse communities
• Comfortable balancing planning, facilitation, outreach, and administrative responsibilities

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Benefits

• Aunt Martha’s offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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Why join us?

At Aunt Martha’s, your work directly impacts families and communities. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values inclusion, collaboration, and growth—while giving you the opportunity to build meaningful skills in group facilitation, family engagement, and community programming.