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Family Services of the Merrimack Valley

Empowering children and families to help them reach their full potential.

Lifeline Associate Call Taker

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

101 days ago

Salary

$21 - $23 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

High SchoolEnglish

Job Description

Lifeline Associate Call Taker

Family Services of the Merrimack Valley

• Answering calls made to the Lifeline by individuals who may be lonely, depressed, contemplating suicide, in crisis, and/or needing support • Provide compassionate, thoughtful emotional support to all callers • Administer safety assessment on each call and respond appropriately based on risk level • Adhere to performance measures in attending to call volume • Maintain a calm and friendly demeanor, even in crisis situations, while answering the crisis help line • Provide resources to callers for additional support, including follow up calls • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of callers as well as the organization and staff • Communicate any issues to supervisors when necessary and collaborate with other Lifeline staff regarding repeat/difficult callers • Collect required statistical and narrative data, while maintaining confidentiality, utilizing required database tools • Adhere to all helpline policies and procedure, upholding standards of practice • Participate in all staff meetings, debriefing sessions, groups support and other meetings as required

Job Requirements

  • High school degree, minimum
  • Compassionate and caring person able to balance commitment to providing emotional support with self-care and boundary setting
  • Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication for compassionate listening and befriending
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Ability to deescalate a crisis situation while maintaining composure
  • Cultural competency skills to effectively work with diverse populations
  • Ability to manage time appropriately
  • Self-starter: Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and well organized.
  • Must reside in Massachusetts or New Hampshire

Benefits

  • Competitive health and dental insurances
  • Fully paid life and long-term disability insurances (for full-time employees)
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Generous time off policy for employees working 30 hours or more per week
  • Holiday pay and sick time for part-time employees

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