KEEP is an award-winning support and skill enhancement program for foster parents and relative caregivers that is revolutionizing the foster parent experience here in Oregon and in locations around the world. It is an engaging, interactive, and participatory 16-week group meeting of foster parents using the evidence-based KEEP curriculum.
KEEP promotes the idea that foster parents can serve as key agents of change for children by strengthening their confidence and skills so they can change their child’s behaviors, teaching effective parent management strategies, and providing them with support.
OCP’s KEEP Group Leaders host a range of groups for parents of children and youth from toddlers to teenagers, including LGBTQ+ affinity groups.
Training is Provided: Successful applicants will attend 20 hours of paid training before co-leading groups. Weekly coaching is provided after initial training is complete.
Must be able to attend initial training April 13th-17th 9am-1pm.
KEEP groups have been held virtually since the onset of COVID. Returning to in-person meetings remains a possibility sometime in the future.
This is a part-time hourly position.
Groups occur Monday-Thursday 10am-11:30am, 12pm-1:30pm, or 6pm-7:30pm or Friday (occasionally) 10am-11:30am or 12pm-1:30pm. Coaching occurs during regular business hours based on the availability of team and coach.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with foster care, or as a foster parent, or has worked with children and families
- Ability to facilitate evening groups from 6pm-7:45pm
- Flexibility to facilitate 1-2 weekly groups as assigned
- This role is preferably able to work from home with a dedicated workspace that allows for confidentiality and privacy
- Comfortable learning new technology or software with appropriate training
- Is smart and capable, enjoys problem solving
Our ideal candidate:
- Has experience leading groups or relevant transferable skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with teams in a supportive office culture while managing their tasks and responsibilities with a high level of independence.
- Has good communication skills, comfortable asking questions.
- Brings a growth mindset and openness to learning new strategies.
Primary responsibilities of this position:
- Co-Facilitate and Co-Lead KEEP group sessions for foster and kinship parents using model-specific curriculum.
- Certification is achieved after successfully facilitating 3 Standard groups and then subsequently after each affinity group.
- Review materials and coordinate with co-leader to prepare for each session.
- Upload all KEEP session videos to FIDO software, enter all session data, and complete weekly Parent Reports.
- Complete Foster Parent Report calls and complete necessary documentation.
- Maintain fidelity standards and work towards achieving certification status.
- Attend weekly coaching meetings.
- Provide individualized makeup sessions to parents when needed
- Participate in ongoing training labs
This is an hourly position. 4-10 hours/week available to start with the opportunity to increase.
Base compensation: $25.00/hour, may be higher depending on education, experience, and/or other pay differentials. Eligible for performance-based increase up to 3% at 6-month review.
There are also bonus incentives for running evening groups and for achieving certain benchmarks and certification.
What we offer:
- Friendly team atmosphere, flexibility, and appreciation for having a life outside of work.
- We model and promote communication that fosters connection, respect and honoring each other’s strengths and differences.
This position qualifies for Oregon Sick Leave Law:
- Receive 1 hour of protected sick time for every 30 hours you work, up to 40 hours of sick time per year. You can start taking sick time after you’ve worked for your employer for 90 days (about 3 months).
Job Title: KEEP Group Leader
Department: KEEP
Reports to: Program Director of Foster Care
Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt
Job Grade : 13
Hours: This is an hourly position. 4-10 hours/week available to start with the opportunity to increase.
Base compensation: $25.00/hour, may be higher depending on education, experience, and/or other pay differentials. Eligible for performance-based increase up to 3% at 6-month review.
There are also bonus incentives for running evening groups and for achieving certain benchmarks and certification.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
DIVERSE CANDIDATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for positions if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications. OCP actively encourages submissions from people of color and LGBTQI+ applicants, especially given the prevalence of youth and families in our services from historically marginalized communities. We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that person may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.
OCP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
We are committed to creating a work environment and culture where our team members grow and thrive. OCP offers flexible work hours, a friendly team atmosphere including staff social events and a dog-friendly office environment. Of course, we are focused on our business, but productivity and flexibility go hand in hand.
We acknowledge that one marker of a healthy organization is strong connections among staff. We strive to maintain an environment where colleagues take time to learn about one another and celebrate diverse ideas and interests. We connect with people in a friendly and outgoing way and respond quickly and supportively to changing situations or conditions. We collaborate as a team and enjoy bouncing ideas off of each other.