988 Lifeline Crisis Responder

Northeast Kingdom Human Services; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403b retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is seeking a 988 Call Responder in St. Johnsbury, VT. The role requires answering calls from the National Lifeline and providing critical crisis response support.

This position involves engaging callers, assessing risk levels, and initiating rescue protocols for those in imminent danger. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in crisis response, a high school diploma, and skills in suicidal assessment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in crisis response.
• Skills in suicidal assessment and treatment are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls routed from the National Lifeline.
• Engage callers while assessing risk levels of suicidality.
• Initiate rescue for individuals at imminent risk.

Skills

Crisis response

Active listening

Risk assessment

Suicidal assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is seeking a 988 Call Responder in St. Johnsbury, VT. The role requires answering calls from the National Lifeline and providing critical crisis response support.

This position involves engaging callers, assessing risk levels, and initiating rescue protocols for those in imminent danger. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in crisis response, a high school diploma, and skills in suicidal assessment.