[Comm-partners] Tuesday Tidbits - Employment & Training Resources

Tue Feb 17 10:05:59 PST 2026

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Tuesday Tidbits are short, specific info bites you can use and share to increase collective knowledge of Lane County's wide-ranging community resource landscape.
Below you will find local Employment and Training resources for prospective employees to learn specific skills and information that will help them obtain a job and/or perform well in their jobs.
As always, ODHS staff please visit and bookmark the D5 Community Resources OWL page<https://dhsoha.sharepoint.com/teams/Hub-ODHS-District5/SitePages/Community-Resources.aspx> for resources, flier library and more.

Questions, requests, feedback? Send it our way – D5 Communications D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov<mailto:D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov>

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

[WellMama – Mental Health Support for ...]WellMama in partnership with Women’s Employment Opportunity- Looking for a Bilingual Traditional Health Worker (THW) to join our partnership with Women’s Care and provide culturally responsive, community-based support for families navigating reproductive and perinatal mental health challenges.
If you are passionate about peer support, connection, and helping families access care in ways that feel affirming and accessible, we would love to hear from you.
More information online: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU1boeSE2-K/?img_index=2
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to info at wellmamaoregon.org<mailto:info at wellmamaoregon.org>

[cid:image023.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Homes for Good is looking for a Rent Assistance Program Manager!
As a Rent Assistance Program Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership across key functions within Homes for Good’s rent assistance programs. This includes overseeing staff, managing workflows, and making sure services are delivered in a way that is consistent, fair, and aligned with federal requirements and agency policies.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply.

First round of application reviews will begin on February 18, 2026!

For more information and to Apply use the link: https://www.homesforgood.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/view-openings-and-apply/rent-assistance-program-manager-164

[cid:image025.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Springfield School Bus Driver- Multiple Positions
Springfield Public Schools is now accepting applications for outstanding candidates for the position of school bus driver to work split shifts for hours of M-F 6:00am to 9:00am (approximately) and 1:30pm to 4:30pm (approximately).  Candidates who have a current drivers license and don’t have a CDL will have the opportunity to be trained and obtain a CDL.
Successful candidates will possess the following:

  *   Required licenses and certificates OR the ability to obtain them within District time frames.  These include:
 1.  Valid State of Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL) *
 2.  Medical Examiner's Certificate
 3.  Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Pupil Transportation Certificate
 4.  Valid First Aid/CPR Card

  *   Ability to drive vans and buses
  *   Knowledge of immediate geographic area
  *   Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity
  *   Desire and ability to work a split shift
  *   Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures
  *   Strong, but appropriate, interpersonal and communication skills
  *   Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity.
  *   Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and parents using tact, courtesy, and good judgment, often in difficult and stressful situations
  *   Must enjoy children of all ages
  *   Bilingual/Bi-Cultural individuals encouraged to apply
  *   Must be available for driver training and/or testing prior to beginning the position
For more information and to apply visit the link: https://sps.schoolspring.com/ and type bus driver in the search bar.

[cid:image026.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Plaza Employment Opportunity
Garden Program Assistant
40 hrs/week in Springfield & Eugene, OR , occasionally Cottage Grove, OR.
For detailed job description or to apply visit the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MFgt1zjtxKfjkLyXL0oPpY1Wm8jmvFfx/view

[cid:image027.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]TransPonder has a Community Job Board Google Group (email list/listserv)! This listserv is a communication platform where we can share job listings and other professional development opportunities at LGBTQIA2S+ friendly organizations/businesses.

If you are looking for additional support with employment navigation/job searching; please see the Job Skills Program Page
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4d1LEDgBdgLN2oMHQimxXdgByDAxLBdSGsHyFpP4pxaLUNA/viewform

TRAINING RESOURCES

[cid:image028.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Trauma Healing Project- Resilience & Reconnection- ONLINE
This workshop is for essential workers, front line staff and managers and supervisors interested in ensuring healthy workplaces for everyone. Participants will gain concrete skills and strategies to use personally and with others, to help mitigate some of the toxic stress currently impacting so many of us individually and in our organizations and communities. The workshop provides opportunities to learn about and practice healthy coping, stress-reduction and emotional regulation approaches and strategies.
See the link to register and for more information https://healingattention.org/training
Fliers for this training are attached.

Trauma Healing Project- In person Training Opportunities
Trauma-Awareness & Trauma-Informed Practice
March 5, 2026 – 12:30 – 4:30pm
631 E 19th Ave, Eugene, Oregon 97401
$125* CEs Pending
Register Now<https://healingattention.org/open_registration>
This highly interactive, foundational training explores the prevalence and impact of trauma in our communities and offers practical, trauma-responsive ways to support healing, safety, and resilience. Drawing on insights from local survivors about what happened, what hurt, and what helped, participants learn strategies they can use to prevent further harm and strengthen connection and well-being. The training introduces core principles of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, emphasizing respect for lived experience, cultural identity, history, and community strengths, and recognizing how systemic harm and inequity shape trauma and healing. Participants gain tools to recognize and manage the impacts of trauma exposure, support caregivers and helpers, and promote collective care and resilience across diverse communities.

Workforce Wellness & Resilience for Front-line Workers
April 9, 2026 – 12:30 – 4:30pm
631 E 19th Ave, Eugene, Oregon 97401
$125* CEs Pending
Register Now<https://healingattention.org/open_registration>
This highly interactive workshop is designed for front-line professionals who work closely with individuals and communities impacted by trauma. The training acknowledges both the rewards and emotional demands of this work and creates space to explore how ongoing exposure to trauma can affect well-being, relationships, and effectiveness. Participants learn to recognize and effectively respond to the impacts of traumatic exposure, increase resilience, and strengthen resilience. Through reflection and practical tools, the workshop supports participants in normalizing the challenges of caring for others, reconnecting with purpose and capacity, and developing sustainable practices that promote personal, professional, and collective well-being.

Managers & Supervisors Reflective Practice
April 16, 2026 – 12:30 – 4:30pm
631 E 19th Ave, Eugene, Oregon 97401
$125* CEs Pending
Register Now<https://healingattention.org/open_registration>
Supervisors in people-serving settings must balance the needs of trauma survivors among those they serve with the needs of staff, who bring their own experiences to their work. In this highly interactive training, supervisors will learn to recognize trauma as a factor in the parallel processes that shape relationships in service settings and will gain practical strategies for actively supporting their staff. They will learn to apply trauma-informed thinking to common challenges in supervision, including recognizing the impact of unresolved and vicarious trauma on workers, giving and receiving effective feedback, and holding a strengths-based perspective. Participants will be invited to practice and experience giving and receiving reflective supervision.

Ethics, Boundaries and Communication
May 7, 2026 – 12:30 – 4:30pm
631 E 19th Ave, Eugene, Oregon 97401
$125* CEs Pending
Register Now<https://healingattention.org/open_registration>
A practical, interactive workshop for front-line workers and leaders who support individuals and families impacted by trauma and toxic stress. The training focuses on building clarity, confidence, and consistency in ethical decision-making, boundary-setting, and everyday communication. Participants learn how exposure to trauma as part of their work can influence behavior, communication, and relationships. They will also learn how to respond in ways that are respectful, regulated, and supportive. The workshop provides concrete tools for setting and maintaining clear, appropriate boundaries; communicating expectations and limits with compassion; and staying grounded and present in the face of trauma-linked responses. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice that protects both the people served and the worker, supporting safe, effective, and sustainable front-line work.

What We Know About Healing
June 11, 2026 – 12:30 – 4:30pm
631 E 19th Ave, Eugene, Oregon 97401
$125* CEs Pending
Register Now<https://healingattention.org/open_registration>
Trauma and adversity have always been part of human life, as have the many ways individuals, families, and communities work to survive and heal. Today’s trauma-informed and evidence-based practices are often rooted in traditional, cultural, and familial healing approaches that have supported well-being for generations. Participants will explore where contemporary research aligns with long-standing healing wisdom, and where important differences remain—supporting more thoughtful, responsive, and accessible healing practices. This workshop is designed for anyone working with or making referrals for individuals or groups impacted by trauma, including caregivers and frontline workers.

[cid:image029.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Black Cultural Initiative- Career Empowerment Workshops
Career Empowerment Workshops are great for adults & high school seniors looking to grow foundational skills to increase business/ job success.

Free food & childcare, plus a chance at a free laptop for some!

Sign Up link for Career Empowerment: https://forms.gle/KtbeEKNduuDUY1sA7

[cid:image030.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Black Cultural Initiative- Financial Literacy Series

Free food & childcare so people can come learn how to find some peace in their finances.
PLUS a NEW perk: The possibility to earn a $200 gift certificate for full, in person attendance!

Sign up link for Financial Literacy: https://forms.gle/6WsJMkBfkYSEaqDRA

[cid:image031.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Relief Nursery Adult Addictions Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist training provides the fundamental information needed to work with substance use/ co-occurring disorders population.
Dates: February 18,19,20,23, &24th
Time:8:00am-4:30pm
Via Zoom
To register or for questions Please call or email Lorien Emmerich
541-485-0007 ext 209 or 458-247-9065
lorieem at reliefnursery.org<mailto:lorieem at reliefnursery.org>
See attached flier for more details

[cid:image032.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Community Health Worker Core Training
The Benton County Health Services Community Health Worker (CHW) Training HUB, in collaboration with the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), is pleased to offer scholarships for 24 participants to attend the Spring 2026 CHW Core Training.
The training will run from March 17 through April 23, 2026. Through SHIP funding, the full cost of training will be covered for 24 individuals selected through a first-come, first-served, selective application process.

We are especially seeking applicants from the following regions:

  *   Central Oregon
  *   Eastern Oregon
  *   The Gorge
  *   Southern Oregon
  *   Oregon Coast.
If you are located in the Portland or Willamette regions, we encourage you to apply as well.

Benton County CHW Core Training Details
Description:
This training includes 85.25 hours of OHA-approved Core Curriculum, including the required Oral Health component for CHW certification through the Oregon Health Authority, plus 5.5 hours of homework. Training is virtual.
Training Dates and Format:

  *   March 17 – April 23, 2026 (6 weeks)
  *   Sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  *   Please note: During Week 6, sessions will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
*Schedule subject to change

Registration Information:
Applications will open on January 14 at 5:00 p.m. and will close on January 28 at 5:00 p.m., or once 60 applications have been received.
We encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks, particularly with individuals in the regions noted above.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Link to apply to the training: https://forms.office.com/g/1GtzMFGp0i.

[cid:image015.png at 01DC9FE3.1CEEB1F0]Charlie Health Innovations in Virtual Crisis Care: Best Practices and Ethical Considerations
transform your approach to virtual crisis care. Discover practical strategies, innovative solutions, and actionable insights to deliver impactful, ethical, and accessible support in virtual settings.

  *   Define the core principles and best practices of virtual crisis care.
  *   Identify effective strategies for risk assessment and de-escalation in virtual settings.
  *   Review legal and ethical considerations, including confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  *   Discuss approaches to improve equity and accessibility in virtual crisis services.
  *   Explore methods for evaluating the outcomes and effectiveness of virtual crisis interventions.
Register online: https://events.charliehealth.com/ref/hW6ghRyxNz9a16mx?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2.2.26

IMPORTANT REPEAT RESOURCES

[cid:image034.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Small Business Workshops
Learn about Developing a Business Plan, which is crucial to starting and managing a business successfully. workshops presented in partnership with Key bank educators.

Workshops are the 2nd Thursday of each month through May at the Downtown Library:
- Feb. 12: How to Get Credit
- March 12: How to Use Credit
- April 9: Financial Statements
- May 14: Financial Emergencies

For more information or Library events, visit the link: https://www.eugene-or.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=35440

[cid:image037.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]TransPonder Job Skills Social Hour- FREE!
This is a time and place to hang out, network and socialize with fellow job seekers! This is an opportunity to build connections and discuss your job search experience with peers in your community. There will be staff from TransPonder present to lightly facilitate the event. (If you are looking for a more structured space, try one of our support groups: QTBIPOC Group, Trans & Disability Group, Trans Community Support Group, TransParent Group.)

Second Wednesday of the Month | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location will be sent to RSVP list prior to the event. Free parking available.

18+ LGBTQIA people and allies are welcome.

To register visit: https://www.transponderoregon.org/jssh

[cid:image038.png at 01DC9FF4.F0B2F990]Talk time for those who are learning English.
practice conversational English and meet new people in a relaxed environment. For speakers of other languages who are learning English. Adult students enrolled in an ESL class can drop in to get homework help. Free!
Through March 18 at the Downtown Library, drop in anytime during the session:
- Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Hora para Conversar: practica tu inglés conversando y conoce gente nueva en un ambiente relajado. Para gente que habla otro idioma y está aprendiendo inglés. Si eres un estudiante adulto inscrito en una clase de inglés, puedes pasar sin cita para recibir ayuda con las tareas. Gratis.

Hasta el 18 de mar. en la Biblioteca Pública de Eugene (Centro), puedes entrar en cualquier momento durante la reunión:
- Los miércoles de 4-5:30 p.m.
- Los sábados de 10 a 11:30 a.m.
For more information or Library events, visit the link: https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32413

Community Partners interested in subscribing to this email distribution list, please visit https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/comm-partners to register.

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