Staff


Our team are caring individuals wanting to make a difference in our community.
We are currently hiring 

Executive Director - The Executive Director is responsible for the management of Chimo Helpline. This includes overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.   Additional information and application details are found here.

We are looking for part time bilingual Crisis Interveners to help fill weekend shifts. Position in Fredericton only.
​
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;
  • 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. 
To apply please submit your resume to ed@chimohelpline.ca or click the button to be directed to our email.

Volunteering


Here are two rewarding ways to get involved with us...
​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 office@chimohelpline.ca

We currently only have positions available in Fredericton.
​
Volunteer Requirements
  • Commit to volunteering 100 hours
  • Available 2 hours per week

Qualifications
  • High school diploma;
  • Past experience in human services roles and/or education;
  • Flexibility, adaptability and takes initiative;
  • 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. 

To apply please submit your resume to Lisa at ed@chimohelpline.ca
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.