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Helpline Counselor
1 week ago
Industry: Essential community services
Location: Fully remote in the state of Florida
Schedule: Full time, 40-hour permanent schedule TBD. Current highest need is for Monday - Friday, day shift, and evening shift.
Compensation: $21.63 hourly wage with exceptional benefits, including 30+ paid days off and employer-sponsored individual health insurance.
Summary of Mandatory Qualifications:
- Must be a resident of Florida
- Strong preference for candidates fluent/bilingual in Spanish or Creole
- Available remotely from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday for eight (8) weeks of initial training
- Minimum requirement of an associate's degree from an accredited university
- Four (4) years of combined education and relevant work experience
- Ability in de-escalating crisis situations
- Pass a level two (2) DCF background screening and drug test
Full Job Description
About 211 Broward: Join our team at 211 Broward, a rapid-response helpline providing support, information, referral, and crisis services. We are committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges by connecting them with necessary resources.
About the Position: We are looking for empathetic individuals to fill multiple Helpline Counselor positions. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, assessments, and providing support over the phone or virtual chat.
Requirements:
- Florida resident
- Fluent/bilingual in Spanish or Creole preferred
- Secure, quiet workspace with reliable internet
- No caregiver responsibilities during work hours
- Pass level two (2) DCF background check and drug test
- Meet education requirements
- Minimum typing speed of 30 WPM
- Comfortable with phone and virtual chat environment
- Available for training starting in July/August 2024
Benefits:
- $21.63 hourly rate
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurances
- Access to virtual mental health services
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and paid holidays
- Employer-sponsored training and certifications
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Work supplies provided
We value diversity in our workplace. Join us in building a challenging and rewarding career at 211 Broward.
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