NSAH Support Specialist – Bilingual, Spanish and English

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $20 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟢 Junior

💝 Customer Support

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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RAINN

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1994

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🤝 Non-profit

💰 Grant on 2020-11

Consulting • Healthcare • Non-profit

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, providing free, confidential, 24/7 support by phone, chat, and text. It offers survivor services, education and prevention programs, policy advocacy to hold perpetrators accountable, and training/consulting for organizations. RAINN also leads efforts to combat online sexual exploitation and supports survivors through resources, outreach, and fundraising.

📋 Description

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed crisis intervention using safety planning, brainstorming, and listening skills • Answer inbound crisis-intervention telephone calls and online chats for the National Sexual Assault Hotline and partner client hotlines • Provide timely, accurate support, referrals, and connections to relevant resources • Maintain knowledge of the specific needs of survivors, family members, supporters, partners, college populations, law enforcement, nurses, and civilians • Collaborate with hotline staff and assist with quality assurance efforts • Monitor NSAH sessions and provide real-time guidance to staff and peers • Adhere to RAINN, NSAH, and client-contract policies and protocols • Supervise inbound crisis-intervention calls and online chats • Facilitate and manage online group chat sessions • Assist with semi-annual call-throughs to audit resource databases • Complete session assessments and report new information, trends, or concerns to the Shift Manager or Lead on Duty • Collect and enter client-specific data for all client contacts • Attend monthly all-staff meetings and ongoing training sessions • Work at least two holidays annually to support 24/7 service coverage • Complete client-specific training and maintain expertise in client needs • Perform other duties supporting NSAH operations and service delivery

🎯 Requirements

• Fluent and literate in English; must pass an English proficiency test during the interview process • Spanish fluency may be required for certain roles and assessed when applicable • Minimum one year of experience in social services, customer service, direct client support, or crisis intervention • Must pass a typing test with at least 35 WPM • Comfortable using instant messaging platforms and handling phone-based communication • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays • Must be at least 18 years old • Proficiency in Google Workspace applications, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms • Comfortable discussing issues surrounding sexual violence • Must pass a criminal background check administered by RAINN • Must complete the 40-hour blended learning program • Must complete initial 20 hours of client-specific training and at least 6 hours of continuing education on contracts yearly • Must successfully complete required role-play assessments and supervised practice • Must complete approximately 29 hours of telephone training and receive final approval from a Licensed Training Supervisor • Must have a dependable high-speed internet connection and suitable home office setup • Must be willing to work a minimum of two holidays per year • Must be able to interpret written and oral instructions and exercise good judgment in complex situations

🏖️ Benefits

• Additional $2.50/hour shift differential for scheduled NSAH hotline hours worked between 7:00 PM and 6:59 AM • Employee assistance • Paid vacation • Sick leave • Paid holidays • Free access to the building fitness center • Remote work arrangement • Periodic business travel to Washington, DC offices for onsite meetings and training sessions • Comprehensive paid? training is not explicitly stated as paid; mandatory remote training provided as a condition of employment