Public Strategies Overview

Public Strategies is a dynamic professional services firm with more than 35 years of experience delivering innovative communications, consulting, technology, events, and project management solutions. Our collaborative team of problem solvers, creatives, technologists, trainers, communicators, and change agents is committed to doing good well.

Serving private sector, government, and nonprofit clients nationwide, Public Strategies delivers award winning products and experiences. Public Strategies has also pioneered nationally respected human services programs supporting low income and other vulnerable populations. Through our integrated initiatives (including One Set Studio, our cutting edge virtual production space, and NextThought, our eLearning initiative) we elevate storytelling, training, videos, and immersive experiences for leading national brands.

Position Summary

Family Expectations, a healthy relationship program, is designed for couples that are currently pregnant or that have had a baby in the past three months. The program is research informed, aligned with best practices, and will be engaged in a rigorous evaluation lead by some of the most respected human services researchers in the country today. This position will contribute to Public Strategies mission of – helping systems, organizations and individuals reach their full potential while maximizing the public good – and by building and fostering strong foundational relationships with community service providers and others committed to making a significant, measurable and sustainable difference.

The Bi-Lingual Communication Coach works one-on-one to help couples participating in Family Expectations (FE) practice the Speaker Listener Technique during class. The position is responsible for creating a warm and collaborative environment in which couples feel at ease to practice the skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet couples and introduced self
• Explain the objective of the coaching session is to practice the Speaker-Listener technique and the approximate length of the coaching session
• Coach the couple in the correct use of the technique, giving equal time to both parents
• At the end of the session:
  • Thank the couple for their work and remind them to speak to their Family Support Coaches (FSC), if additional assistance is needed with the skill they have learned
  • Complete a Communication Coach Feedback Form for each couple with whom they worked
  • Submit completed form(s) to a Family Expectations Educators (FEE)
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Some college, preferred
• Will consider 4 years work experience in lieu of degree

Experience

• Prior experience working with Oklahoma Marriage Initiative (OMI) or Family Expectations (FE), a plus

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to attend Communication Coach Training
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• A passion for education and the empowerment of others through knowledge.
• Ability to travel to different locations across the state as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sufficient mobility and strength to move about the facility. Ability to be mobile throughout the community. 

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.