Overnight Helpline Specialist — Full Weekends (In Office Position)

FirstLink; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

100% paid health, dental, and vision (

Long-term and short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

FirstLink is seeking Overnight Helpline Specialists to support individuals via phone, text, or online chat, de-escalate crises, and refer to local resources. You will engage with callers across the 988 Lifeline, 211, and regional crisis lines.

The Overnight shift is 12AM-8AM and part of the holiday rotation, with two consecutive days off between Monday and Thursday after training. Training is provided to ensure readiness to help others daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention or customer service.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write, and follow oral or written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals via phone, text, or online chat.
• De-escalate emotional and mental health crises and refer to local resources.
• Engage with help-seekers across the 988 Lifeline, 211 Information & Referral, and regional crisis lines.
• Attend training and adhere to scheduling requirements during training period.

Skills

Crisis intervention experience

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FirstLink is looking for Overnight Helpline Specialists. The Helpline Specialist will provide support to individuals reaching FirstLink by phone call, text, or online chat. You will lend a listening ear, de‑escalate emotional and mental health crises, and make appropriate referrals to local community resources. Your primary responsibility will be engaging with help‑seekers across all FirstLink lines, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 211 Information & Referral Helpline, and various regional or statewide crisis lines. A successful candidate will have some experience in crisis intervention or customer service, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Overnight shift at FirstLink works from 12AM-8AM, and is part of the holiday rotation. This position will work both weekend days every week. This position will have two consecutive days off falling between Monday-Thursday; final schedule will be determined at the end of training.

FirstLink provides extensive training to ensure that you are confident and ready to make a difference in the lives of others everyday.

• Training is Monday-Friday, and will be completed on a schedule of 8AM-4PM or 12PM-8PM.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.50 per hour

• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance (for the employee only)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 12 days of paid time off, 8 hours accrued per month during the first calendar year

Schedule:

• 12AM-8AM
• Overnight shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability
  
  
  
  • Full weekends.
  
  
  • Schedule determined at end of training.
  
  
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral or written instructions
• Minimum of 6 months' working experience in a call center, customer service, human service, or mental health field