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Staff
Staff are Bilingual and caring individuals wanting to make a difference in our community. |
We're Hiring
We are looking for part time bilingual Crisis Interveners to fill in weekends that would include overnight shifts. Although this would be consistent, there would be other opportunities to pick up additional shifts throughout the week to increase hours.
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.
We are looking for part time bilingual Crisis Interveners to fill in weekends that would include overnight shifts. Although this would be consistent, there would be other opportunities to pick up additional shifts throughout the week to increase hours.
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.
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Duties and Responsibilities
• Assessing each call or chat in the case of high risk suicide and providing intervention when necessary; • Providing emotional support, information and referrals if necessary; • Complete contact records; • 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
• Past experience in human services roles; • 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. |
Volunteering
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Helpline Volunteers
Chimo Helpline is looking for caring volunteer interveners to respond to our calls. We provide comprehensive training and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) to all volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for the Chimo Helpline please send your resume by email to chimo1@nb.aibn.com.
We currently only have positions available in Fredericton. Volunteer Requirements
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Auxiliary Volunteers
Chimo Helpline is currently looking for volunteers with skills and/or experience in fund development, event planning, communications, marketing and public relations. Your time and talent helps up continue our work. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our team.
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