Rural Outreach & Training Consultant

Youth ERA is an Oregon-based non-profit that creates lasting positive change in the lives of young people and the systems that serve them. By uniting a diverse collective of young adults and organizations around innovative solutions, Youth Era impacts thousands each year. The work we do is fueled by a deep sense of dedication to our staff, the young people we serve, and the system partners we collaborate with, who give their time and voices to empower young lives and improve our communities.

Every day, our team creates positive change in countless ways. Whether we're providing one-on-one support to a young person in need, developing programs and resources that help young people thrive, or working with system partners to create change at a broader level, we're driven by our mission to empower and uplift the next generation. Join us and be part of the change!

• We offer 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision group health insurance.
• Take advantage of our 403b retirement plan.
• Access our employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off plan.

Are you passionate about helping your peers overcome their mental health and life challenges? Do you have firsthand experience with mental health, addiction/recovery, incarceration/juvenile justice, Oregon Youth Authority, foster care, education, or LGBTQ+ communities? If so, we want YOU to join our team at Youth Era!

Research shows that women and BIPOC individuals are often hesitant to apply for positions unless they feel confident they can fulfill every task outlined in the job description. At our organization, our priority is to find the most qualified candidate for the job. We recognize the value of diverse experiences and perspectives, and we're committed to considering any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Are you passionate about the role of peer support specialists? Do you have firsthand experience living, working, or building community in rural Oregon, or a deep understanding of the unique barriers rural communities face in accessing behavioral health and workforce supports? If so, we would love for you to join our team at Youth Era!

Reporting to the Learning & Development Director, the Rural Outreach & Training Consultant will help lead Youth Era’s rural peer workforce development project from the ground up. This is a relationship-driven role: you'll connect candidates and organizations to the right supports, help rural employers understand what peer support looks like, and work directly with organizations to get ready to bring on peer staff and keep them.

This role also recruits and supports rural and frontier candidates into Youth Era's Youth Support Specialist (YSS) certification training, while working with rural organizations to identify barriers that may affect their ability to employ, supervise, and retain Peer Support Specialists (PSS) and Youth Support Specialists.

This is a hybrid remote position with regular travel across rural and frontier Oregon, including community meetings, partner visits, outreach events, host-site support, and training support. Some overnight stays are expected.

• Compensation: $25-26 / Hourly
  - Depending on experience
• Offered Benefits:
  Medical, Vision, Dental, Sick-time, and Vacation-time
• Work Schedule:
  
  40 hrs/wk (hours vary)
• Position Type:
  Full-time 1.0 FTE
• Location:
  
  Hybrid Remote
  - Oregon;
  Main Office located in Eugene, OR
• Supervisor:
  Learning & Development Director

• Lead outreach and recruitment of rural and frontier training participants into Youth Era’s YSS certification training
• Serve as an ongoing point of contact for training participants throughout enrollment, training, and certification
• Maintain training participant data in Fidelity EHR

• Represent Youth Era at community tabling events, conferences, and outreach events across the region
• Deliver presentations and information sessions when necessary
• Help rural communities and employers understand the peer support model
• Build and maintain relationships with rural and…