SWIFT Family Coach

The Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) and OSLC Developments, Inc. (ODI) are strongly committed to eliminating the disproportionate harms inflicted upon historically excluded individuals - including people of color, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

$500 sign-on bonus

$500 retention bonus after 13 months of employment

10-15 hours per week/non-benefited

What You’ll Do in This Role

We are looking for a family coach to work with the SWIFT program. SWIFT is an intervention to support middle school students with emotional and behavioral challenges at school. The family coach will provide student skills coaching and parent support services to participating families. The family coach will provide services to students and their families in home, school, and community settings.

To thrive in this role, you will be:

Comfortable discussing sensitive topics regarding mental health, special education, and parenting

Flexible and persistent in working with participants who have a history of poor follow-through with appointments

Friendly with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Willing to take the initiative to accomplish project tasks

A team-player, ready to work with a friendly and motivated group of clinicians

Flexible to work a variety of hours to connect with busy families

Comfortable visiting participants’ homes and local schools

Requirements:

QMHA eligible

Knowledge and experience with behavior management principles

Have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle

Excelled verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge and experience in special education, behavior support planning, and individualized education plans

Experience working with or coordinating youth and family interventions

Working with children and families

We are interested in finding the best person for this job, and that might be an applicant that does not meet every one of the qualifications listed. If you think you are ideal for this position, we encourage you to apply!

Why OSLC?

OSLC scientists conduct research studies that help develop successful programs that improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families, including those involved with child welfare, school, juvenile justice, and mental health systems.

Benefits at OSLC/ODI?

We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to Hourly-with-Benefits and Salaried team members:

Health, Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) plan with 4% employer contribution and additional 2% match

Vacation time: up to 11 days 1st year, 15 days 2nd year, and 21 days for more than 2 years maximum

Sick time: up to 12 days per year

Bereavement Leave: up to 10 days

Holidays: 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

benefited employees who work an average of 17.5 hours per week

benefited employees must work an average of 24 hour per week to be eligible for this benefit

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive. For a complete job description and to apply go to https://www.oslc.org/careers. In addition, please provide a cover letter and current resume.