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First Responder Peer Specialist

3 months ago

Fort Lauderdale, United States 211 Broward Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFull Time First Responder Peer Specialist (Remote, Florida residents only)

Industry: Essential community services

Location: Fully remote in the state of Florida

Schedule: Permanent schedule TBD between 9:00am - 8:00pm seven (7) days a week

Compensation: $25.48 hourly wage, plus generous benefits package (see below for details) including over 30 paid days off annually and 100% employer-sponsored individual health insurance

Summary of Qualifications:

  • Must be a Florida resident living within the state
  • MANDATORY five (5)+ years of experience as a first responder: law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic, 911 dispatch, or corrections (this is non-negotiable)
  • Be available remotely from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Eastern time) Monday-Friday for eight (8) weeks of initial training to begin in late summer/early fall 2024 (regular schedule to commence after training)
  • Ability to pass a level two (2) DCF background screening and a drug test

Full Job Description

About us: 211 Broward is a free, anonymous, 24-hour helpline offering listening support, information, referral, and crisis services. We provide every caller with a place to turn to when they need answers to life’s challenges--big or small--by connecting them with nearly 3,800 programs and services that are available in their area. This fast-paced crisis, information, and referral virtual call center fills a critical need in the communities we serve.

About this position: We are seeking motivated, compassionate, goal-oriented, and technologically savvy individuals to join our team as First Responder Peer Specialists. You will be responsible for providing peer support services, information and referral, over-the-phone care coordination, active listening, and suicide/crisis intervention to participants. Drawing upon your shared or similar work experiences will assist you in establishing rapport with first responders assigned to you for care coordination.

We think the ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Is willing and able to learn our approach to crisis counseling through training and experience
  • Has demonstrated the ability to conduct self-care
  • Shows compassion, empathy, and respect to people from different cultures and backgrounds
  • Prefers to work autonomously once adequately trained
  • Is motivated to grow and learn in the position through training and coaching
  • Is passionate about assisting others and has a background in service
  • Is technologically savvy and able to take notes while talking or listening
  • Has a personal understanding of first responder culture and concerns

If this describes you, please read on

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

  • Be a Florida resident residing within the state
  • Have earned a high school degree or GED, bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus
  • Have five (5)+ years of experience as a first responder: law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic, 911 dispatch, or corrections (this is non-negotiable)
  • Have a secure, quiet, and confidential work space with reliable internet
  • Be free from caregiver responsibilities during work hours
  • Be able to pass a level two (2) DCF background check and drug test prior to employment
  • Be available remotely from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Eastern time) Monday-Friday for eight (8) weeks of initial training to begin in late summer/early fall 2024 (regular schedule to commence after training)
  • Be able to work 40 hours per week
  • Have a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM
  • Be comfortable with a phone and virtual chat-based work environment
  • Complete fluency in Spanish or Creole is a plus

Benefits

We know satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. That is why we are pleased to offer:

  • Competitive hourly wage of $25.48 per hour
  • 100% employer-paid individual health, vision, dental, life, and short term disability insurances (coverage begins after 60 days of employment)
    • Access to virtual mental health and therapy services through MyStrength with no co-pay
    • Dependent health, vision, and dental plans available for purchase
  • 403(b) retirement plan with potential for variable annual employer contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available after three (3) FT working months (accrues at a rate of 8.00 hours per pay period, up to 16 days per year)
  • Sick Leave available with the first pay period (accrues at a rate of 1.85 hours per pay period, up to 6 days per year)
  • Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
  • 100% paid eight (8) week upfront training, plus future opportunities for employer-sponsored certifications
  • Student loan forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Work supplies such as company laptop, mouse, headset, paper, and pens

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We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

211 Broward is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Build a challenging and rewarding career with us We look forward to your application.