QPR Statewide Coordinator

Lines for Life•Portland, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) & BSBB (Be Safe, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention) Statewide Coordinator will provide statewide logistical support and technical assistance statewide for trainings and trainer support to support the achievement of the following goals and objectives: increase access, availability and quality of training programming in Oregon; increase knowledge among youth-serving adults of warning signs of suicide in youth in Oregon; increase confidence and competence of youth-serving adults to intervene when warning signs of suicide are recognize; increase access to suicide prevention curriculum that align with ODE standards for Oregon health classes; and decrease the youth suicide rate in Oregon.

Requirements

Ability to coordinate large, diverse groups of people
Demonstrated success in planning, coordinating, and implementing complex projects
Proficiency with web-based communication and/or education platforms
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and community partners

Nice To Haves

Current certified QPR trainer or ability to complete QPR T4T within two weeks of hire date.
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience planning, organizing, and delivering evidenced-based curriculum
Experience in crisis intervention and/or suicide prevention strongly preferred
Certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or certified ASIST trainer preferred

Responsibilities

Develop a working relationship and coordinate directly with Community Connections Psychological Associates (CCPA) to establish BSBB Training Academy Infrastructure.
Develop branded marketing materials and provide educational outreach to increase awareness and acceptability of BSBB as a brand new training to Oregon with the goal of recruiting individuals statewide to become BSBB trainers.
Collaborate with Communications and OHA to manage website for QPR and BSBB trainers to increase access to trainer support materials, learning collaboratives, and additional materials.
Generate interest in BSBB training academy by collaborating with the Communications department to develop outreach and marketing strategies and to design registration website, recruitment and marketing materials.
Track participant recruitment and attendance to ensure the program achieves geographical diversity and reaches target populations.
Develop a backend trainer application system for BSBB in partnership with CCPA to identify appropriate applicants.
Build and maintain partnerships with community mental health agencies and education service districts across the state to recruit participants and secure training space in target locations.
Collaborate with CCPA to manage the development and distribution of new training materials in different languages to increase accessibility of BSBB.
Serve as primary liaison between Oregon BSBB trainers and CCPA, providing regular updates on CCPA initiatives and establishing a feedback loop to CCPA from BSBB trainers.
Build and maintain BSBB trainer support programming to enable new BSBB trainers to sustainably deliver training across Oregon after attending Training Academy.
Develop collaborative relationships and meet regularly with designee from University of Oregon's Suicide Lab.
Attend weekly internal progress meetings and organize and participate in external meetings with key partners.
Provide ongoing logistical support and technical assistance statewide for trainings and provide trainer support for both BSBB and QPR trainers.
Monitor project plan, schedule, communications, budget and expenditures.
Facilitate problem-solving to overcome obstacles and ensure deliverables are achieved within the proposed timeline.
Facilitate QPR, MHFA, ASIST, BSBB, and, as needed, support the training team in development and delivery of other trainings.

Benefits

Insurance benefits
Matching 401k retirement plan
Professional development funds
Free fitbit
Work site to work site mileage reimbursement
$11,400 in premium coverage for employee health, vision and dental coverage
Full coverage of short and long-term disability and life insurance premiums
Competitive paid time off package
Matching 401K plan equivalent to 3% of the annual salary during the first 2 years of employment after passing the match eligibility date
Flexible spending plan
Employee assistance program
Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) employment certification
Eligibility to participate in an extracurricular professional development program after 6 months of employment