Social Emotional Children’s Group Facilitator
Come join a work environment where our team members grow, thrive, and enjoy being here. Oregon Community Programs (OCP) provides a friendly team atmosphere that includes staff social events and a dog-friendly office.
We are a community-based behavioral health agency providing evidence-based mental and behavioral health therapies for children and youth and their parents/caregivers, including some currently in foster care. All childcare is scheduled and provided only when the parent or caregiver is also onsite during PTC School sessions.
About the Position:
This is a part-time hourly position.
Groups are delivered within Lane County Elementary schools and are held on Tuesdays 5-7:30PM, Wednesdays 4-6:30PM, and Thursdays 12-2:30PM. The groups run for 10 consecutive weeks. This opportunity involves travelling to different school sites, including rural locations, with carpooling arranged as needed.
As a PTC Intern you will work with a team to supervise and co-lead weekly social-emotion (SE) childcare groups of up to 12 children ages 2-11 in playful, structured care and activities while their caregivers attend concurrent Parenting through Change (PTC)™ caregiver group sessions. Interns receive comprehensive supervision and training in behavioral health practices, including trauma-informed childcare practices and an introduction to PTC.
Internship placements begin in September and require a minimum of 4 months’ commitment but may extend longer if desired.
Job Duties:
- Create a welcoming and fun childcare setting. Creative and energetic with a positive, open-minded attitude.
- Engage youth in social-emotional skills-based activities consistent with their developmental level.
- Actively supervise children and provide redirection, distraction, and encouragement as needed.
- Demonstrate understanding of developmentally appropriate behavior for children.
- Sets up and cleans up childcare space after each session. Cleans toys as needed with spray cleaner.
- Establish a positive relationship with the children that combines warmth and humor with effective skills.
- Develop a trusting relationship with caregivers to ensure a positive experience and open communication.
- Able to remain calm in potentially stressful circumstances, while following OCP’s trauma-informed practices and policies.
- Maintains daily childcare log, guardian waivers, and incident reports when needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Enrolled in a social-science related field (e.g., Social work, psychology, sociology, family services, etc.)
- Have or obtain first aid and CPR certification as part of the mandatory training in the first month of placement, or prior to group start date (paid by OCP)
- Provide positive, professional references
- Ability to pass a background check
- Dependable, reliable, and punctual
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior childcare experience
- Available to co-lead two to three groups per week
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Childcare sessions take place at the schools where parent-training sessions are being held. Multiple staff will be available at all times and parents are on-site during childcare sessions
- Ability to lift 25lbs.
- This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop as part of regular duties
Benefits:
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
Our Culture:
At Oregon Community programs, we make a real difference by changing the trajectory of the lives of our children and families. We are a leading provider of outpatient behavioral health and specialized foster care in Lane County and beyond. We are a people-centered workplace, striving to maintain an environment where colleagues take time to learn about one another and celebrate diverse ideas and interests.
Job Title: PTC Student Intern (BA)
Department: PTC School Group
Reports to: Dani Emrick, PTC Coordinator
Classification: hourly position (non-exempt)
Job grade 10: $15.05 hourly wage
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Start date: September 2025
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for positions if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. OCP actively encourages submissions from people of color and LGBTQIA+ applicants. 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.