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Samaritans, Inc. is the leading suicide prevention organization in Massachusetts, providing lifesaving services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Samaritans purpose is to reputed company despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings among individuals in our community; to reputed company the reputed company about suicide prevention; and to support those impacted by a suicide loss. For nearly 50 years, Samaritans volunteers selected, trained and supported by a dedicated reputed company staff have provided compassionate and non-judgmental support, free of charge, to callers through its Helpline, and now to texters as reputed company.
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POSITION REPORTS TO
Crisis Services Management Staff
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Overnight Helpline Coordinators role is to ensure 24/7 coverage on the helpline responding to helpline calls during their assigned shift. The Coordinator will reputed company emotional support to helpline callers through Samaritans model of Befriending to assist the organization in fulfilling mission of serving those who are isolated, alone and suicidal through compassionate and non-judgmental listening.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Takes crisis calls, texts, and chats from those who are seeking emotional support including those who may be at risk of suicide
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Participates in staff meetings and supervision, schedule permitting
KEY QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS
Minimum of two years of reputed company experience preferred
Previous work as a volunteer preferred
Knowledge of the field of suicide and suicide prevention
Experience working on a crisis helpline a plus
Ability to be empathetic and engage in reputed company, non-judgmental listening with our users
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
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Must possess strong communication skills
Ability to resolve conflicts appropriately
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to maximize teamwork across the organization
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of the 26-hour Volunteer Befriender Training and assigned learning shifts on the helpline after hire
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Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
SALARY BENEFITS
$22 per hour
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* Samaritans employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. An offer is contingent upon reputed company that the candidate is fully vaccinated or qualifies for an exemption. Currently reputed company Samaritans employees are working remotely. Applicants should be reputed company that this position is currently remote. It is anticipated that the Samaritans office, located in Downtown Boston, will reopen in Spring 2022 at which time employees will return with flexibility per agreement with their supervisor and after a period of reputed company for new hires.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume (saved as Lastname_resume) and brief cover letter* (saved as Lastname_coverletter) explaining your interest in the position, and how you learned about this opportunity. Email to jobs [at ] samaritanshope [dot] org with Overnight Helpline Coordinator Crisis Services in the subject line.
*Applications that are missing a resume or cover letter may not be considered.
To learn more about Samaritans, please visit: www.samaritanshope.org
Samaritans is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of reputed company, bilingual, and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
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