Job DetailsJob Location: Main Facility - Oklahoma City, OK 73104Position Type: Part TimeJob Shift: DayPublic Strategies Overview Public Strategies (PS) is a nationally respected consulting, project management, and marketing firm based in Oklahoma City. We provide innovative solutions for federal, state, and local clients, including project and program management, training and technical assistance, technology, event management, research and evaluation, video production, and strategic communications. We also deliver research-informed direct services to financially vulnerable Oklahomans, with a focus on strengthening families and improving employment opportunities. We are a collaborative team of thinkers, creatives, strategists, communicators, builders, researchers, and change agents committed to touching lives, driving change, and doing good well. Position Summary Family Expectations is a nationally respected program for financially vulnerable parents around the birth of their child, having proven to increase relationship quality and stability for couples within the most rigorous research designed studies. Critical to the success of the program are the Family Expectations Educators that lead multi-session workshops. The Family Expectations Educator (FEE) provides leadership within the program through high quality, dynamic workshop facilitation, structured coaching of proven skills, engagement of couples in group and couple activities, and provision of group-case management to include the sharing of information about community resources.  This FEE will also provide oversight to additional trained coaches during skills practice sessions to occur during the workshop sessions.  The FEE will form a working alliance with Family Expectations couples to increase their active knowledge about family success, build their capacity to deploy a range of skills to improve family life, gain access to additional resources to meet their family needs, and support meaningful behavior change that will have a positive impact on both their couple relationship and their children. This is a part-time position, with services delivered during evening hours and on weekends, with additional training and preparation required on a monthly basis. The FE Educators are classified into three tiers. All Educators will initially be hired at Tier 1 – Developing Educator and will undergo continuous evaluation throughout the year. Tier 1 - Developing Educator:  This level is designated for new Educators and those who are still in the development phase, either due to a shorter tenure or ongoing areas of training that need to be addressed. Tier 2 - Proficient Educator:  Educators at this level meet the standard expectations for facilitation. They are not assigned any additional responsibilities beyond their role as workshop facilitators. Tier 3 - Advanced Educator:  Educators in this category have demonstrated an elevated level of expertise, and their role requires a higher number of cohorts taught per year.  Additionally, they are expected to participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the development of other staff Educators. Essential Job Functions Lead dynamic workshops for Family Expectations (FE) couples utilizing the Becoming Parent’s Program Curriculum during evening and/or weekend hours Ensure curriculum fidelity by facilitating the curriculum as  designed, participating in on-going community of practice activities, and developing a mastery of the content Ensure couples are building competency in the skills taught in the curriculum through good communication coaching and through supervision of additional communication coaches when available, referring couples for additional support when needed Maintain a working knowledge of community resources, staying current about the community partnerships and other agency referrals available through FE Engage with couples when they arrive at the PS facility, utilizing breaks and mealtimes as opportunities for service and individual engagement  Plan and coordinate with co-leaders of workshops to determine best presenters by module and other curriculum needs before and throughout workshop series Maintain accurate workshop data, including attendance rosters, evaluations, and other reporting documents Aid in on-going program development and stay current with curriculum updates by attending training sessions, participating in peer reviews, and providing feedback to the Education Services Supervisor and Becoming Parents Program curriculum developers  Co-facilitate occasional small and large group  learning opportunities with additional content as determined by FE Utilize networks to bring resources and referrals to FE, to support program success Other duties as assigned QualificationsEducation/Training Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in  Psychology, Marriage and Family Studies, Sociology or other related field, preferred Strong history of education/training in the areas of adult learning, couples programs, and/or the facilitation of educational programs for adults a plus, and such training may be considered in lieu of other educational requirements Experience Prior experience in public speaking and good presentation skills, required Prior experience working with couples a plus Prior experience providing skills coaching a plus Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ability to consistently work flexible hours weeknights and weekends; ideal candidates will commit to a regular teaching schedule of twice weekly Must be able to form strong connections with other people and have an understand of and a compassion for the lives of low income families Must be able to form a working alliance with couples, so that they feel a commitment to the FE program, their FEE, and to working with each other on achieving family success A working knowledge of the PREP or BPP curriculums a plus Public Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.