Job Information
Children's Home and Aid Program Coordinator-Fatherhood Coalition in Rockford, Illinois
Description
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
The Fatherhood Coalition Program Coordinator promotes the development and maintenance of the community-based fatherhood coalition. Working collaboratively with other agency and program staff, as well as community partners, the Fatherhood Coalition Program Coordinator increases opportunities for fatherhood engagement across various Brightpoint programs. As the Fatherhood Coalition Program Coordinator, you will engage in community systems work and outreach, and also facilitate groups, workshops and other internal and external events.
Candidate qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two years of relevant experience required OR a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of five years of relevant experience required.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications required.
Experience in planning, leading and executing events preferred.
Experience in community collaboration and networking preferred.
Experience and ability as a trainer preferred.
Familiarity with Winnebago County human service delivery systems preferred.
Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
Job details:
Compensation: Hourly Range $20.20-$22.21 per hour; offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here (https://brightpointbenefits.com/) ).
Location: Hybrid (remote/community-based); outreach and event participation required in Winnebago County with opportunities to work remotely when not attending on-site meetings or events. Home office is at our Rockford location.
Schedule: Full-time, hourly; general business hours with some flexibility for special projects & event.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)