Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining Center for Children and Families, Inc. Every day we dedicate our lives to create better and brighter futures for children and families in our community by carrying out our mission to heal children, empower youth and strengthen families. Together, we can work toward giving every child the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, because every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved.
Our Promise to Protect Children
CCFI provides a safe environment for children and youth to heal and grow. Our agency works to protect those we serve from abuse and maltreatment by carefully screening staff and volunteers, providing training on topics such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse awareness and prevention, and by continually monitoring adult-child relationships.
Our Promise for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
CCFI is an equal opportunity employer. At CCFI, we strive to be an equitable organization that recognizes and values diversity and intersectionality within our workforce. We hope to be a place where employees representing a diversity of lived experiences feel motivated and safe to do their best work in service of our community.
Family Positive Workplace
CCFI is proud to be recognized as a 2020 Family Positive Workplace by the Potts Family Foundation. The goal of the program, which supports the Foundation’s focus on families with children pre-birth through five, is to recognize companies that have implemented family positive policies that better support their employee base.
The Welcoming Project
CCFI is a member of The Welcoming Project, which ensures LGBTQ individuals/allies feel welcomed as patrons. We look forward to continuing our mission to be a safe place for ALL who enter our doors.
Therapist (Boys & Girls Club Focus)
Full-Time, Salary, FLSA Exempt. $50,000- $55,000/annually depending on licensure and experience.
Hours: 10:30am to 6:30pm- Some flexibility in start/stop time but evenings required.
General Information:
We are seeking a behavioral health practitioner to serve as a therapist and provide individual, group, and family therapy for children and youth who have experienced trauma, as well as psycho-educational activities aimed at the promotion of mental wellness in the community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensed or under supervision behavioral health practitioner (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW)
2-4 years minimum experience working as a behavioral health practitioner or under supervision candidate
Experience providing individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy to children and adults
Preference will be given to fluent or bi-lingual Spanish-speaking applicants that have previous work experience with Hispanic children, adolescents and their caregivers
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of human development in all stages of life; especially childhood
Knowledge and experience using a trauma-informed approach in clinical practice
Knowledge and experience with culturally diverse populations.
Experience working with children in a milieu environment.
Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and treatment as they pertain to the span of childhood / adolescence and in various family circumstances.
Knowledge of client and family assessment and child and family friendly psychotherapy interventions.
Knowledge and experience with child abuse and neglect issues including reporting requirements.
Knowledge of the effects of substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect on family dynamics.
Strong interpersonal skills and a nonjudgmental attitude.
Ability to work with families using a strengths based approach.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt therapy models in use at the agency.
Ability to quickly learn client record software.
Ability to quickly learn and follow all job related policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and volunteers.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to organizational change.
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by professional codes of conduct.
Ability to coordinate with both internal and external service providers to maximize professional support network for targeted client systems at macro, mezzo, and micro levels.
Ability to operate a personal computer using e-mail, word processing and other applications related to assigned duties.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by law.
Learn more here.
To Apply:
Send current resume and five professional references to kmorrisscott@ccfinorman.org, or Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) ATTN: Kathryn Morris-Scott, 210 S. Cockrel, Norman, OK 73071.
Babysitter
Contract, $12/hour, 5-15 hours per month, 2 positions available
General Information:
To provide safe, engaging, and nurturing care for children while parents participate in group meetings, workshops, or events. This role supports the agency’s mission to foster community and connection among parents.
Minimum Qualifications:
18 years of age and pass background check
CPR/First Aid Certification
Comfortable working with multiple children and diverse families
Experience caring for children (babysitting, daycare, camp, etc.) preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Supervise children during group sessions and activities
Create a welcoming and safe environment for children of various ages
Lead age-appropriate play, crafts, or quiet time as needed
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the childcare area
Communicate with parents about any concerns or incidents
Follow group safety guidelines and emergency procedures
To Apply:
Send current resume and three professional references to kmorrisscott@ccfinorman.org or Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) ATTN: Kathryn Morris-Scott, 210 S. Cockrel, Norman, OK 73071.
Youth Development Professionals
Hourly, Non-Exempt, Temporary
The Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI), based in Norman, Oklahoma, seeks enthusiastic youth development professionals to fill multiple part time positions providing services to members of the Boys & Girls Club of Norman. This position involves researching, coordinating, planning, preparing and facilitating activities for Club members during BGCN’s after school program. This position will be supervised by the Program Coordinator, Program Director, and Executive Director.
Applicants must be available to work 20-25 hours per week, approximately 4 days/week (some class schedule accommodations can be made). Shifts will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. This is a temporary position from August 2025 – May 2026 with opportunity to apply for our summer program or after school program the following year. Staff must be able to work during some Norman Public School holidays and breaks.
To view the full job description, click the link below.
Work Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based program that allows eligible students to earn money by working part-time while in school. Students are offered FWS based on their unmet need as determined by their annual FAFSA. To learn more about FWS qualifications, click HERE. All FWS positions listed below are available from August 11, 2025 to May 1, 2026.
Facility & Admin Assistant
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (flexible around student's class schedule)
Targeted salary $12.00 per hour based on experience
Youth Development Professional (Boys & Girls Club of Norman)
Monday-Friday 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. (flexible around student's class schedule)
Targeted salary $12.00 per hour based on experience
Counseling Support
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (flexible around student's class schedule)
Targeted salary $12.00 per hour based on experience
Student Learning Opportunities
We offer a variety of different student learning opportunities for undergraduates and graduate-level students seeking training to gain professional experience or fulfill a degree requirement. Please note we do NOT offer short term, 16-week professional placement opportunities. Fingerprints and background checks are required at the cost of the student. Best fit applications have some experience working with children/and or families and candidates seeking clinical experience are able to participate in at minimum 2 semesters of learning. All others may be assessed on an individual basis.
To apply, please send your current resume and references to Jessica Schonlau at JSchonlau@ccfinorman.org.
Our program is currently at capacity for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Applications will open back up in the summer of 2026.