Lines
YouthLine Outreach Coordinator of Central OR
Lines, Bend, Oregon, United States, 97707
Position Title:
YouthLine Outreach Coordinator, Central OregonStatus: Full-Time/Non-ExemptReports To: YouthLine Deputy Director, Central OregonCompensation:
$21-24/hour plus insurance benefits, matching 401k retirement plan, professional development funds, and a free fitbit. Work site to work site mileage reimbursement.This position requires a hybrid schedule which includes working in-person at the Lines for Life Central Oregon headquarters once a week to take crisis calls.
About the Organization:
Lines for Life is a regional non-profit that is dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. We offer help and hope to individuals and communities and promote mental health for all. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. We educate, train, and advocate to prevent issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and thoughts of suicide from reaching crisis levels. But when a crisis arises or support is needed, we are available 24/7/365 to intervene with personalized help.
YouthLine Outreach Coordinator Position Overview: Lines for Life is looking to hire someone who is energetic, empathetic, and motivated by presenting mental health education and awareness to youth. This position will schedule, coordinate, and conduct classroom education, community outreach, and special events; coach, mentor and assist YouthLine volunteers and interns; support social media outreach opportunities and assist in maintaining an active social media presence for Central Oregon. The primary function of this role will be delivering mental health lessons to students and is public speaking heavy.
YouthLine Outreach Coordinator Responsibilities:Demonstrate the culture of Lines for Life by modeling behavior that supports the organization's goals and philosophies.Communicate with regional school-based contacts to schedule and coordinate all logistics for classroom outreach.Establish new relationships with Central Oregon schools to provide YouthLine outreach where it has not previously occurred.Deliver presentations in Oregon middle and high schools to educate students and raise awareness about youth mental health, suicide, self-injury, depression, and other sensitive subject matters.Identify and organize regional outreach activities to increase awareness of YouthLine across the state and in Central Oregon.Collaborate with Deputy Director, Central Oregon to develop and implement an annual outreach strategy.Support the Outreach Specialist in implementing the YouthLine social media strategy for Central Oregon.Collaborate with outreach team and Deputy Director, Central Oregon to fulfill requirements established through grants and contracts.Coach and mentor Central Oregon and Warm Springs interns and volunteers through interactions at outreach activities.Collaborate with the Youth Development and Volunteer Coordinators in Portland and the Statewide Outreach Coordinator (Portland Office) to recruit a representative volunteer cohort for YouthLine.Support as needed volunteer recruitment outreach for Warm Springs.Co-facilitate the outreach portion of the YouthLine training in Central Oregon for new volunteers and interns.Assist with Central Oregon YouthLine training and education to establish relationships with volunteers who will support with outreach.Attend monthly meetings and in-services for YouthLine volunteers.Identify partnership opportunities and resource referrals that will support the efforts of the YouthLine program, including outreach to and volunteer recruitment from underserved communities, such as youth of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, youth in rural areas, and youth with lived experience, among others.Performs other duties as assigned.YouthLine Outreach Coordinator Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field (Social Work, Counseling, Teaching, Education)At least two years of experience working with youthAbility to occasionally commit to overnight travel to meet obligations for outreach in outlying areasMust have reliable transportationDemonstrated ability to establish rapport, coach, and mentor teens and young adultsExperience teaching or facilitating presentations for groupsStrong aptitude for networking with a variety of communitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience or skills with community engagementGroup management skills or experienceProficient with MS Office computer environmentIntermediate social media skillsAbility to manage stressful situations with professionalism and careYouthLine Outreach Coordinator Preferred Qualifications:
Crisis Intervention Training (i.e., ASIST, safeTALK, Youth Mental Health First Aid, etc.)Experience with social media outreachFluent in English and SpanishKnowledge or experience with trauma-informed approachesTravel & Schedule Requirements:
This position requires the ability to regularly travel throughout the Central Oregon region to lead outreach events in schools and communities as well as meet with community partners. This position often drives YouthLine volunteers to outreach events.This position will require some flexibility in work schedule in order to meet outreach needs and will include working some evenings and weekends.
Compensation Package:
The starting wage for this position is $21 to $24 per hour, depending on relevant education, trainings and experience. Lines for Life offers a great benefits package valued at over $9500 which includes health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits; a matching 401k plan; a flexible spending plan; an employees assistance program; and a free Fitbit. Worksite to worksite mileage reimbursement is provided at the IRS reimbursement rate when required to travel for outreach events.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
EEO: Lines for Life strives to create a diverse, inclusive environment to better represent the communities that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.
All Lines for Life employees must be approved to work by the Oregon Department of Human Services' Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
YouthLine Outreach Coordinator, Central OregonStatus: Full-Time/Non-ExemptReports To: YouthLine Deputy Director, Central OregonCompensation:
$21-24/hour plus insurance benefits, matching 401k retirement plan, professional development funds, and a free fitbit. Work site to work site mileage reimbursement.This position requires a hybrid schedule which includes working in-person at the Lines for Life Central Oregon headquarters once a week to take crisis calls.
About the Organization:
Lines for Life is a regional non-profit that is dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. We offer help and hope to individuals and communities and promote mental health for all. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. We educate, train, and advocate to prevent issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and thoughts of suicide from reaching crisis levels. But when a crisis arises or support is needed, we are available 24/7/365 to intervene with personalized help.
YouthLine Outreach Coordinator Position Overview: Lines for Life is looking to hire someone who is energetic, empathetic, and motivated by presenting mental health education and awareness to youth. This position will schedule, coordinate, and conduct classroom education, community outreach, and special events; coach, mentor and assist YouthLine volunteers and interns; support social media outreach opportunities and assist in maintaining an active social media presence for Central Oregon. The primary function of this role will be delivering mental health lessons to students and is public speaking heavy.
YouthLine Outreach Coordinator Responsibilities:Demonstrate the culture of Lines for Life by modeling behavior that supports the organization's goals and philosophies.Communicate with regional school-based contacts to schedule and coordinate all logistics for classroom outreach.Establish new relationships with Central Oregon schools to provide YouthLine outreach where it has not previously occurred.Deliver presentations in Oregon middle and high schools to educate students and raise awareness about youth mental health, suicide, self-injury, depression, and other sensitive subject matters.Identify and organize regional outreach activities to increase awareness of YouthLine across the state and in Central Oregon.Collaborate with Deputy Director, Central Oregon to develop and implement an annual outreach strategy.Support the Outreach Specialist in implementing the YouthLine social media strategy for Central Oregon.Collaborate with outreach team and Deputy Director, Central Oregon to fulfill requirements established through grants and contracts.Coach and mentor Central Oregon and Warm Springs interns and volunteers through interactions at outreach activities.Collaborate with the Youth Development and Volunteer Coordinators in Portland and the Statewide Outreach Coordinator (Portland Office) to recruit a representative volunteer cohort for YouthLine.Support as needed volunteer recruitment outreach for Warm Springs.Co-facilitate the outreach portion of the YouthLine training in Central Oregon for new volunteers and interns.Assist with Central Oregon YouthLine training and education to establish relationships with volunteers who will support with outreach.Attend monthly meetings and in-services for YouthLine volunteers.Identify partnership opportunities and resource referrals that will support the efforts of the YouthLine program, including outreach to and volunteer recruitment from underserved communities, such as youth of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, youth in rural areas, and youth with lived experience, among others.Performs other duties as assigned.YouthLine Outreach Coordinator Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field (Social Work, Counseling, Teaching, Education)At least two years of experience working with youthAbility to occasionally commit to overnight travel to meet obligations for outreach in outlying areasMust have reliable transportationDemonstrated ability to establish rapport, coach, and mentor teens and young adultsExperience teaching or facilitating presentations for groupsStrong aptitude for networking with a variety of communitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience or skills with community engagementGroup management skills or experienceProficient with MS Office computer environmentIntermediate social media skillsAbility to manage stressful situations with professionalism and careYouthLine Outreach Coordinator Preferred Qualifications:
Crisis Intervention Training (i.e., ASIST, safeTALK, Youth Mental Health First Aid, etc.)Experience with social media outreachFluent in English and SpanishKnowledge or experience with trauma-informed approachesTravel & Schedule Requirements:
This position requires the ability to regularly travel throughout the Central Oregon region to lead outreach events in schools and communities as well as meet with community partners. This position often drives YouthLine volunteers to outreach events.This position will require some flexibility in work schedule in order to meet outreach needs and will include working some evenings and weekends.
Compensation Package:
The starting wage for this position is $21 to $24 per hour, depending on relevant education, trainings and experience. Lines for Life offers a great benefits package valued at over $9500 which includes health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits; a matching 401k plan; a flexible spending plan; an employees assistance program; and a free Fitbit. Worksite to worksite mileage reimbursement is provided at the IRS reimbursement rate when required to travel for outreach events.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
EEO: Lines for Life strives to create a diverse, inclusive environment to better represent the communities that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.
All Lines for Life employees must be approved to work by the Oregon Department of Human Services' Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.