Evening Helpline Specialist (In Office Position)

FirstLink is looking for Evening Helpline Specialists. The Helpline Specialist will provide support to individuals reaching FirstLink by phone call, text, or online chat. You will lend a listening ear, de-escalate emotional and mental health crises, and make appropriate referrals to local community resources. Your primary responsibility will be engaging with help-seekers across all FirstLink lines, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 211 Information & Referral Helpline, and various regional or statewide crisis lines. A successful candidate will have some experience in crisis intervention or customer service, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Evening shift at FirstLink works from 4PM-12AM, and is part of the holiday rotation. This position will work one weekend day every week. The rotations we typically have available are Tuesday-Saturday and Sunday-Thursday; final schedule will be determined at the end of training.

FirstLink provides extensive training to ensure that you are confident and ready to make a difference in the lives of others everyday.

• Training is Monday-Friday, and will be completed on a schedule of 8AM-4PM or 12PM-8PM.

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 per hour