988 Crisis Counselor

No experience required. Second chance employer. GED or high school diploma. Four-year degrees in social or behavioral health services field preferred. Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00. Bring a hard copy of your resume. Keyboard assessment and pre-employment assessment will be given. The 988 Crisis Counselor answers calls, chats and texts from 988 (The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). 988 Crisis Counselors are able to provide a range of support emotional support to full-scale crisis de-escalation. This 988 Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing supportive services to help individuals regain a sense of safety, return to their normal level of functioning, and/or access ongoing treatment services as needed. The 988 Crisis Counselor is patient, knowledgeable, empathetic and helpful. Extensive computer and phone-based work including long periods of sitting in a call center work environment. Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.