YouthLine Outreach Coordinator of Central OR

Lines for Life•Bend, OR

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 health, 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Social Work, Counseling, Teaching, Education) or a minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in the field and/or a current trainer in certified suicide prevention and mental health trainings.
At least two years of experience working with youth
Ability to occasionally commit to overnight travel to meet obligations for outreach in outlying areas
Must have reliable transportation
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport, coach, and mentor teens and young adults
Experience teaching or facilitating presentations for groups
Strong aptitude for networking with a variety of communities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience or skills with community engagement
Group management skills or experience
Proficient with MS Office computer environment
Intermediate social media skills
Ability to manage stressful situations with professionalism and care
1 year of classroom experience or equivalent experience in a classroom setting.
Strong presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Intervention Training (i.e., ASIST, safeTALK, Youth Mental Health First Aid, etc.)
Experience with social media outreach
Fluent in English and Spanish
Knowledge or experience with trauma-informed approaches

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.
One in-office shift per week responding to crisis calls, texts, and chats.
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 volunteer training, coaching, and roleplay support to help build crisis intervention skills and confidence.
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.