NeurOptimal & Family Support Specialist

Wandering Minds Counseling & Consulting is seeking a compassionate and dependable individual to support Neuroptimal sessions for adoptees, guardianship families, and youth connected to foster care and post-adoptive services.

This role supports a growing need for emotional regulation and wellness-based services for children and families who may benefit from nervous system support in a calm, trauma-informed environment. Many participating families access these services through Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC) reimbursement opportunities.

This is a non-clinical support role focused on helping create a welcoming and emotionally safe environment for children and families. This position does not provide therapy or behavioral health treatment services.

Part-Time | Roseburg, OR | Flexible Scheduling

    • Part-time, approximately 10-20 hours weekly

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • $20/hour

    • Paid Neuroptimal training included

    • Potential CWE/internship opportunities depending on program requirements

    • Assisting clients with Neuroptimal session setup and disconnect

    • Monitoring sessions and maintaining a calm environment

    • Supporting scheduling and basic administrative tasks

    • Welcoming and engaging with children and families professionally

    • Maintaining confidentiality and appropriate boundaries

    • Supporting a trauma-informed and family-centered atmosphere

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • Interest in human services, behavioral health, psychology, education, social work, or related fields

    • Comfortable working with children, adolescents, and families

    • Ability to maintain professionalism, boundaries, and confidentiality

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    • Reliable, calm, and compassionate presence

    • Ability to follow directions and work independently within a structured environment

    • Comfortable learning and supporting Neuroptimal session procedures

    • Ability to pass a background check

    • Reliable transportation

    • Interest in social work, behavioral health, psychology, education, or human services

    • Comfortable working with children and families

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Reliable, grounded, and compassionate presence

    • Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality

    • Experience with trauma-informed care or foster/adoptive systems is helpful but not required

  • Please submit:

    • Resume

    • Brief statement of interest

    • Two professional or academic references

    • General weekly availability

    Applicants must be able to pass a background check.

  • This role is not a therapy position and does not provide psychotherapy or behavioral health treatment services. The position is centered on wellness support, client experience, and Neuroptimal session assistance within a trauma-informed environment.

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