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.
Administrative Coordinator
Full-time,
General Information:
The Administrative Coordinator will provide reception and support services at the front desk on an ongoing and regular basis. This position directs incoming calls and clients as they walk in and provides a wide array of other administrative support as needed. They will provide administrative support to the CCFI clinical and program teams. Duties will include day-to-day clerical tasks, a range of clinical administrative responsibilities, and supervising Front Office staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school Diploma or GED
At least three years of relevant office experience
Ability to work during business hours (8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday).
Must pass criminal history and other background checks
Supervisory and management experience
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
Ability to operate a computer, e-mail, MS Office and other applications related to duties.
Ability to use multi-line phone system.
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 provide effective supervision.
To Apply:
Send current resume and three professional references to jreese@ccfinorman.org or Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) ATTN: Julia Reese, 210 S. Cockrel, Norman, OK 73071.
Parent Educator
Full-time, Salary
General Information:
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Parent Educator (Pottawatomie County) to join our team in our Bringing Up Babies program. Parent Educators provide psycho-educational visitation services to parents of young children with a focus on use and implementation of the PAT curriculum.
This is a full time position that will provide home visitation to participants primarily in Pottawatomie County and office at CCFI.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Bachelor’s degree in child development, behavioral health, or related field. Actively enrolled with minimum of two years of relevant experience
Home Visitation services will be based out of Pottawatomie County primarily
Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience using the Parents as Teachers program model.
Must pass criminal history and other background checks
Attend staff meetings, training, board meetings, etc., as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Provide home based parent education and support services at the convenience of the family using the Parents as Teachers curriculum.
Caseload 18-20 families for full-time. Visits will be 36-40/month. Half caseload for part-time.
Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation for each family served.
Provide referral and advocacy to needed services within the community including assistance with medical care, mental health needs, finances, housing, school and job training for families.
To Apply:
Send current resume and three professional references to mwilliams@ccfinorman.org or Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) ATTN: Malika Williams, 210 S. Cockrel, Norman, OK 73071.
Child Transportation Driver
Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
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:
Must be 25 years of age or older with clean driving record, and able to pass a background check.
Must be comfortable driving a 15-passenger van.
Valid Driver’s License
Prior driving experience, especially with school buses or large vehicles.
Training in child safety, emergency procedures, and vehicle maintenance
The applicant must pass the pre-employment drug test and may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Safely operate assigned vehicle (vans, or minibuses) on fixed or scheduled routes.
Transport children from school to the Boys & Girls Club site on time, following posted schedules.
Assist children with boarding and exiting the vehicle, including those with disabilities or mobility needs.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment aboard the vehicle; enforce safety rules and discipline as needed.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle (tires, brakes, lights, safety equipment, fuel) and report any issues immediately.
Ability to work with children in a calm, authoritative, yet friendly manner.
Assist with field/activity trips follow established procedures on field/activity trips.
Must practice safe driving operations at all times. Must comply with all state and federal laws and CCFI/BGCN policies and protocols.
To Apply:
Send current resume and three professional references to srichardson@ccfinorman.org or Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) ATTN: 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.
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 24, 2026 to May 14, 2027.
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.