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

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