Bilingual Part-time Evening/Weekend Crisis Intervenor
Crisis Intervener Job Posting
Chimo Helpline
Job Purpose
We are looking for bilingual part-time, weekend and evening Crisis Interveners.
Chimo Helpline is a toll-free telephone and chat service which provides confidential, bilingual crisis intervention service to all residents of New Brunswick 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our caring and compassionate intervention workers provide support through active listening, problem solving, community resources and suicide intervention.
Duties and Responsibilities
? Assist contacts to sort out options and develop action plans while providing necessary support and assistance;
? Being a listening ear and providing emotional support;
? Assessing for suicide, safety planning and intervention;
? Referring contacts to appropriate services and community resources;
? Maintaining anonymity and confidentiality of calls and location of Chimo Helpline;
? Keeping up to date with office resource and training materials;
? Maintain a positive office environment;
? Work closely with the Office Coordinator to provide support for ongoing Chimo initiatives.
Qualifications
? High school diploma
? 2 years past experience in human services roles and/or education;
? Flexibility, adaptability and takes initiative;
? Bilingual in French and English required;
? Outstanding communication skills;
? Caring, empathetic and compassionate attitude;
? Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
? ASIST course is an asset;
? Candidate must be willing to get a criminal background and social development check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 ? 20 per week
Schedule:
? 4 hour shift
? 8 hour shift
? Evening shift
? Weekends as needed
Education:
? Secondary School (preferred)
Language:
? French and English fluently? (required)
Work Location: Remote