Oregon Learns July 2024 Newsletter

Oregon Learns Newsletter July 2024

Open Access Learning

July 2024, Vol. 9

Upcoming Events

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Calling all presenters for Community Health Summit- Deadline is extended. Submit speaker form Click here!

Spotlight: Paid Internship Community Connector Program

Click here for the Community Connector Intern Application

The Peaceful Presence Project is a nonprofit which provides non-medical, thoughtful support to individuals and families facing serious and terminal illness. Their work is founded on the Compassionate Community model of care. This public health approach to palliative care believes that we all have a part to play in supporting our neighbors, family and friends in the last stage of life. They offer education to improve death and grief literacy; holistic and proactive planning for advanced illness care and compassionate bedside presence. Here are two great opportunities to support this work.



PAID INTERNSHIP – Community Connector Program – Internship Opportunity with scholarships and stipend provided. Click here for the information flyer


The Community Connector Program for Serious Illness Care will address social isolation and loneliness among residents living with or supporting someone with chronic or serious illness.


The model promotes spaces where trained Traditional Health Workers (THWs) and the community offer compassionate support, help individuals identify their strengths, and assist in connecting them to available resources. 


By expanding their social circle and nurturing meaningful relationships, the project strives to improve both the quality of life and health outcomes for its participants. The application process will begin on August 12th and will stay open until applicants are selected.


End of Life Doula Training If you are interested in training as an End of Life doula training click here. This 75-hour training is funded by the Wheeler Foundation, so there is no cost to selected participants residing in Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson and North Klamath counties.

Upcoming Courses and Continuing Education Units

CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED


2024 Oregon Community Health Worker Association (ORCHWA) Conference

Date: September 5th and 6th, 2024

Location: Salem, Oregon

Application Link for scholarship: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/yj5MKum4k7

Deadline: July 31st, 2024


ORCHWA’s Annual Conference is a signature event that brings together Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW supervisory staff, health systems, community-based organizations, other traditional health workers, and CHW allies to discuss current issues impacting the CHW workforce. This event creates opportunities for continued learning and professional development, while promoting the impactful and amazing role CHWs play in public health, health systems and the broader community. 


Click here for more information about the conference!

Spanish CHW Certification Training through Latino Network

Date: September 16th through November 22nd, 2024 (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Location: Virtual

Application Link: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/LPvLDucUkk 

En Espanol: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/5AxcKszbV6

Deadline: July 31st, 2024


This is a 90-hour culturally specific, Spanish language, CHW training that provides participants the opportunity to be certified through OHA as Traditional Health Workers. This course helps those who are doing the work of Community Health Workers be able to strengthen their skills and knowledge around the barriers that the Latinx community faces in relation to access to health. It creates a community of like-minded individuals who can lean on each other to advocate for their communities through health disparities and it provides access for those who need a state certification in order to apply for competitive jobs and roles within the community.

 

Please click here for more details.  

All content, materials and facilitation will be in Spanish. 

Para Español, solicítela a través de este enlace.

Foundations of Peer Supervision (CEU Opportunity) through Adapt Integrated Health Care

Date: September 16th, 2024

Location: Virtual

Application Link: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/NwG81FqzRE

Deadline: July 31st, 2024


Oregon is seeing a dramatic increase in utilization of peer mentors in behavioral health services. This 3 CEU hour zoom-based training will cover some of the elements of effective supervision from a peer-specific framework.


Topics will include: 1. Onboarding and retention of peers 2. Scope of work for peers 3. Boundaries and ethics for peers, particularly in small communities 4. Providing Trauma-Informed supervision and helping peers to be more Trauma-Informed 5. Self-care and work capacity issues 6. Documentation and clinical language, and 7. Helping peers learn from feedback. 


Please click here for more details.

Birth Doula Certification Training through Mother Tree Birth Services

Date: September 19th through September 22nd, 2024

Location: Virtual

Application Link: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/yMZ8JPsMHy

Deadline: July 31st, 2024


This training covers evidence-based information about the benefits of doula support, the history of birth and the disparities that doulas are directly addressing, the significance of doula support to families, practical hands-on comfort techniques, as well as the steps to begin a career as a birth doula. A special emphasis is placed on diverse family structures and the importance of inclusivity, advocacy, trauma-informed care and collaboration in the birth room to keep families safe and supported during this part of the perinatal journey. This course is valid for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Traditional Health Worker: DOULA pathway in Oregon (MEDICAID reimbursement) and DONA International approved and qualifies as the first step towards doula certification.



Please click here for more details.

Spanish Birth Doula Certification Training through CEA Doulas International

Date: September 20th through September 29th, 2024

Location: Virtual

Application Link: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/pKhUADz4H8En 

En Espanol: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/NtTHNkNQc3

Deadline: July 31st, 2024


This course, offered completely in Spanish, gives the aspiring doula a professional pathway to support pregnant people through the childbearing year. This dynamic, multi-day online training provides students with basic doula skills needed to enter the doula workforce. It is approved by the Oregon Health Authority for birth doula certification. 



Please see the application link for more details.  

Para Español, solicítela a través de este enlace.

Poverty and Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) CEU Training through Oregon State University

Date: September 23rd through December 8th, 2024

Location: Virtual

Application Link: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/534GSc9rNx

Deadline: July 31st, 2024


Course Description:  This expert-led online course is designed for current Traditional Health Workers (THWs) and will help you in your critical work with low-income populations. In this course, you will investigate the multiple links between poverty, race, ethnicity and trauma with healthcare. You will also look at evidence-based approaches that you can implement as a THW to improve health equity for disadvantaged and low-income populations. There are 15 hours of material, which you can access at your own pace. Participants will be eligible for 15 CEU credits upon successful completion.  


Please click here for more details.

Resources

The Inside Out Network connects returning citizens with service providers. Register. Returning Citizen Service Provider Volunteer/Advocate.

 

The Oregon Re-entry Coalition is working on ways to utilize this platform to connect returning citizens with resources across the state.

 

If you are a re-entry resource or know someone who is part of one, please have them contact ION to get registered.

Click here for more information.

Explore Regional Employment Opportunities

PUBLIC HEALTH IS HIRING! 

Public Health departments across Oregon are hiring. The Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials is happy to connect you to a great career in local Public Health. Explore current job openings and more resources to help you in your job search on the website.


Current Job Openings: 

Want to find current job openings at Public Health Departments across Oregon all in one place? Subscribe to CLHO’s weekly Job Spotlight Newsletter on LinkedIn.


Monthly Webinars: 

Want to learn more about how to apply for local Public Health jobs? Get all of your questions answered in our monthly Public Health Career Chat webinars. These interactive webinars happen on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 11:00 am (PST) via Zoom. Upcoming dates: May 9th, June 13th, or July 11th. Register today!

 

Job Coaching Sessions: 

Need more individualized support with your Oregon Public Health job search? Having difficulty navigating the online application process? Want advice on Public Health career pathways? Sign up for a FREE virtual job coaching session with our Workforce Liaison.

Explore job opportunities for Traditional Health Workers in the Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties.


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