About the Position:
Want to make a meaningful impact by supporting foster families and helping youth feel safe, supported, and connected?
Oregon Community Programs (OCP) is Oregon’s leading provider of Treatment Foster Care, delivering evidence-based behavioral health services in our own nurturing, highly supported foster homes. We don’t just place youth — we equip, train, and walk alongside our foster parents every step of the way, with strong support from TFCO experts.
The BH TFC Certifier actively screens, certifies and trains prospective and active foster homes. The certifier provides support, coaching, and training in collaboration with the clinical and certification teams. The certifier ensures that foster homes meet the safety standards per regulatory boards and supports interventions that align with the established clinical approach.
This is a full-time position.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and/or significant relevant experience.
- Experience collaborating with community partners.
- Comfortable using web-based agency platforms and proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experience maintaining records, documentation, and data tracking systems.
- Comfortable engaging in conversations related to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license
- Consistent access to personal transportation for conducting in-home visits related to home certification and safety reviews.
- Must be able to successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Experience as a foster parent or working in foster care services.
- Experience in behavioral health setting supporting youth and families.
- Experience maintaining organized documentation and administrative tracking systems.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinate certification and recertification processes for BH TFC foster homes.
- Complete screenings, home studies, home visits, and required documentation.
- Support foster parents through training, coaching, and ongoing communication.
- Respond to foster parent concerns with compassion, clarity, and accountability.
- Maintain accurate records and tracking in Binti and other systems.
- Monitor compliance with licensing standards, timelines, and agency expectations.
- Collaborate with certification, clinical, and recruitment teams to support foster parent success.
- Support foster parent meetings, trainings, appreciation events, and community outreach.
- Upholds strong safety and training standards by supporting foster homes in maintaining certification requirements.
What We Offer:
- Welcoming 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.
- An opportunity to change the lives of young people and their families.
- Competitive benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, including prescription, vision, and alternative care coverage (90% employer paid), life insurance, employer retirement contributions to 403(b) plan, and more.
- Paid time off: 33 paid holiday and vacation days/year, separate accrual for sick time.
- Dog friendly office, fun staff social events, people-centered culture.
Benefits and perks:
- 403(b) Plan
- Parental Leave
- Family Friendly
- Employer Retirement Contributions Match (4% of gross wages vested after 3 years)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Relaxed Work Environment
- Excellent Admin Support
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Medical, Dental & Vision (90% employer paid)
- Staff Social Events
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (Access to FREE appointments with a mental health counselor, & other supportive benefits)
- Paid Vacation Days (14hrs/month for full time employees)
- Personal & Sick Time (8hrs/month for full time employees)
- Paid Holidays & Office Closures (12 days)
- Dog Friendly Office
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Employment Details:
Job Title: Behavioral Health Treatment Foster Care (BH TFC) Certifier
Reports to: Allison Misar, Program Manager- Foster Care Certification
Classification: Salary, Exempt
Job Grade 15: Starting Salary $62,900-$65,480 range depending on education, experience, and/or other pay differentials. Eligible for performance-based increase up to 3% at 6-month review.
Hours: Typical schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with occasional evening and weekend events.
Location: In person, at 1170 Pearl St. Eugene, OR. Work also takes place in client homes.
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.