Call Center Crisis Worker

PRS, Inc. is recognized as one of the 50 Best Nonprofits to work for in the US. We are a community-based nonprofit organization that serves individuals living with behavioral health care challenges and individuals who face life crises. PRS offers a culture where employees enjoy coming to work, are accountable, and can excel in the services they provide. If you are looking to gain experience in mental health, working with diverse populations and supporting individuals in complex life circumstances, this is an ideal position. This position will benefit a candidate pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other Human Services specialties. We are seeking Part-time and Full-time Crisis Workers to join us as remote First Responders. You will answer local and national crisis hotline calls, chats, and texts, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. PRS CrisisLink is a nationally recognized Crisis Center of Excellence and Accredited Contact Center. Part-time (16-18 hours) and Full-time (40 hours) shifts available Remote work environment. All shifts are in EST. We are a 24/7 Crisis Call Center and have numerous shifts available to cover these hours. Pay is $17/hour and increases to $20/hour upon completion of training. (weekend/holiday availability required) PRIMARY DUTIES: Respond to crisis contacts (phone, text or chat) by greeting clients and establishing rapport by being accepting, empathetic, objective, non-judgmental, non-directive, and responsive to the feelings of the callers or texter. Explore the client's emotional and mental state using active, positive, comforting, and problem-solving language; following established protocols; identifying warning signs; and assessing the degree of clients' risk. Provide referrals to resources; call for emergency medical treatment and/or police intervention, if necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in Mental Health, crisis, populations with Developmental Disabilities or clinical knowledge preferred. Undergrad in Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred. Computer experience and proficient typing skills required. Private space to work and hard-wired internet connection required. TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: As remote first responders, it is critical that all workers are equipped with technology that allows them to perform their role effectively and safety. To that end, below are the minimum technology requirements for running our phone system and documentation platforms. Reliable ISP (Internet service provider) with a connection you can hard wire. You can find basic directions for hard wiring your device HERE PC Requirements (Directions for locating this information HERE) Windows 7 or newer 8 GB of RAM or greater i5 processors, Ryzen 5 processor, or newer Mac Requirements (Directions for locating this information HERE) OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) operating system or newer 8 GB of RAM or greater Core i5 processor or newer No Chromebooks as they do not have enough memory to run our systems PRS has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the U.S. and we are growing! Our vision is to change and save lives in our community by empowering hope, safety, recovery, wellness, independence, and community integration for adults living with behavioral health care challenges. "Changing Lives. Saving Lives." Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are unable to hire in the following states: Ohio, North Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, or Michigan.

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