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

Apply!