OSLC is strongly committed to eliminating the disproportionate harms inflicted upon marginalized individuals - including people of color, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. To truly achieve our mission of applying science to the betterment of families, we firmly believe that diverse perspectives must be represented in all aspects of our work. Therefore, we encourage applicants from underrepresented communities and applicants with lived experience to apply for this position.
Limited Duration, expected end date February 2026
What You'll Do in this Role
The Students with Involved Families and Teachers (SWIFT) study is a 5-year randomized controlled trial of an intervention to support middle school students with emotional and behavioral challenges. This intervention includes (1) skills coaching for students; (2) parent support to promote home-school collaboration and positive parenting skills; (3) behavioral progress monitoring; and (4) case management of the intervention elements and coordination with the school and collateral agencies. SWIFT supports typically last 9-12 months. Over the 5 years of the project, a total of 320 students, their parents, and their teachers will be enrolled in the project.
The SWIFT Assessor will gather complete and accurate data through computer-assisted and paper/pencil interviews and questionnaires, and observations with adolescents and their parents. They will prepare the assessment environment and conduct the assessment following all specified procedures. They will participate in regular assessor meetings. They may travel to participants’ homes and schools to administer assessments. They will perform other tasks related to data collection, including preparing materials, filing, coding, entering and checking data, and other study-related duties as needed.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
A passion for serving families experiencing complex challenges across systems and communities.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written, and interpersonal) with a wide variety of people.
Skills to manage own workload and scheduling.
A flexible schedule.
Attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Proactive problem-solving skills.
Perseverance in completing tasks.
Requirements:
Two years education beyond high school in a relevant field plus at least 2 years of related experiences OR equivalent training and experience for the position.
Valid Driver's License.
Working personal transportation.
Preferred Experience:
1-year research assessment experience preferred
Experience working with children and families preferred
Experience in a Social Service field preferred
Spanish language proficiency preferred
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
Benefits at OSLC?
We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to Hourly-with-Benefits and Salaried team members:
Health, Vision insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
403(b) plan with 4% employer contribution and additional 2% match
Vacation time: up to 11 days 1st year, 15 days 2nd year, and 21 days for more than 2 years maximum
Sick time: up to 12 days per year
Bereavement Leave: up to 10 days
Holidays: 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
benefited employees who work an average of 17.5 hours per week
benefited employees must work an average of 24 hour per week to be eligible for this benefit
Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive. For a complete job description and to apply go to https://www.oslc.org/careers. See: SWIFT Assessor. In addition, please provide a cover letter and current resume.
