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Crisis Line CoordinatorKCR Community Resources • Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Crisis Line Coordinator

Crisis Line Coordinator

KCR Community Resources • Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Summary :

Together with the Crisis Line Manager this position is responsible for all aspects of providing and maintaining 24 hour per day support lines to talk & text callers in the Central Okanagan and beyond as part of a national provincial regional and local network system. Key tasks include but are not limited to volunteer and staff management including recruitment training supervision and retention of responders ongoing connection with the networks in regards to quality assurance and service delivery.

Reporting Structure :

Reports to Crisis Line Manager

Prime Functions :

Plan and organize the Crisis Line (CL) programs.

  • Working with the CL Manager develop and implement goals and objectives for the CL programs which reflect the mission of the organization and follow with the findings of the strategic plan
  • Assess the need for volunteer & paid responders to enhance program delivery
  • Conduct ongoing evaluation of the programs and services delivered by responders and implement improvements as necessary and in collaboration with the CL Manager
  • Oversee administer and review policies and procedures which guide the CL programs and services and reflect the overall values of the organization
  • Administer forms and records to document the CL program activities

Support the Crisis Line team

  • Orient & train CL responders to increase their understanding of the organization its service users its services and the roles and responsibilities of CL responders
  • Ensure that CL responders are given appropriate ongoing training to be successful in their positions
  • Ensure all manuals are up-to-date and accurate (including training manuals)
  • Ensure responders complete observation shifts successfully prior to covering shifts independently
  • Ensure that responder check-in procedures are followed and records of hours are maintained according to established procedures
  • Ensure that responders receive the appropriate level of supervision
  • Plan and implement regular in-service meetings and ongoing training on relevant topics
  • Assist with conflict resolution among participants (callers) staff and volunteers according to established procedures
  • Administration of the Crisis Line program

  • Schedule and monitor shift coverage
  • Ensure local and national responder call reports are read daily and appropriate feedback is provided as required
  • Ensure calls are listened to for quality assurance and necessary feedback is provided to facilitators and responders
  • Maintain the iCarol & Genesys operating systems (including additions and deletions of responders)
  • Ensure the maintenance of the line rooms (up-to-date resources available clean linens systems working etc.)
  • Ensure that responders work in a safe healthy and supportive environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
  • Be available to responders for debriefing and emotional support; there may be times that this is required outside of normal working hours based on KCR on call schedule
  • Provide supervision for the CL Facilitators which includes scheduling regular meeting for the sharing of information and resources delegating tasks and providing feedback as required
  • In collaboration with the CL Manager provide support to the paid responders which includes scheduling and hosting joint meetings with all CL paid staff for the sharing of information and resources delegating tasks and providing feedback as required
  • Complete a monthly report to be submitted to Board of Directors via CL Manager
  • Administer and monitor expenditures for components of the program against the approved budget
  • Participate in KCR activities including staff meetings & staff work social events supervision meetings and others as arise
  • Volunteer engagement and support

  • Promote the volunteer program to gain community support of the program and the organization
  • Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills maintain a pool of no less than 50 active volunteers
  • Review update and implement an intake and interview protocol for potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills qualifications and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the program
  • Implement a screening process for potential volunteers according to accepted screening standards and practices including personal interviews reference checks Criminal Record Checks
  • Determine suitability for volunteers who wish to work remotely and ensure appropriate space is available to ensure adherence to KCR policies and procedures and ensure appropriate supervision and support is being provided
  • Identify volunteer assignments that provide meaningful work for volunteers and write the volunteer position descriptions
  • Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the organization
  • Evaluate the contribution of each volunteer on an annual basis
  • Prepare an annual report on the contribution of the volunteer program to the organization
  • Qualifications :

  • Post-secondary education in a relevant field with preference to a degree
  • Minimum of three years related experience in volunteer management and / or mental health services
  • Excellent interpersonal cross-cultural written and verbal communication skills outgoing positive and friendly personality
  • Proven ability to recruit train and retain volunteers
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency
  • Expertise to work with participants suffering from social emotional and mental health issues
  • Able to maintain professional boundaries and support others to maintain their boundaries
  • Crisis Intervention training / Suicide Training would be an asset
  • Benefits :

  • 3 weeks vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Group benefits include extended health dental and paramedical
  • Health spending account
  • Pension contribution
  • Application Process :

    KCR Community Resources welcomes and encourages applications from people with diverse abilities. We will strive to provide reasonable accommodations accessible formats and communicationsupportupon request to people with diverse abilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

    If you require accommodation as part of the application process please contact

    About KCR Community Resources :

    KCR is a not-for-profit agency fostering diversity collaboration and resourcefulness by tailoring services to meet the community family and individual needs. We believe in a community where individuals and families are supported in leading healthy productive and fulfilling lives.

    We value inclusion and relationships built on mutual trust recognizing each others contributions expertise and opinion. We strive to create a safe and welcoming work environment where collaboration and valuing peoples strengths are at the core of our day-to-day interactions.

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Electrical Design,Installation Maintenance Repair,Large Account Management,Learning Development,Corporate Development

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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