Operations Supervisor, Crisis & 988

The Crisis & 988 Operations Supervisor performs a variety of technical and professional work associated with handling calls, chats and texts. The operations supervisor provides oversight and stabilization to daily operations, while also creating the infrastructure needed to support innovative products and new business lines. This position will maintain schedules of operations including ensuring that there is adequate coverage for 24/7/365 operations. This position works collaboratively with leadership in reviewing policy, procedures, training, and business practices to ensure compliance with funder contractual obligations and accreditation standards. This position is responsible for supervising Crisis & 988 Specialists and providing ongoing quality assurance to staff. This position will be instrumental in assisting leadership in maintaining partnerships with community mental health providers and creating a robust system of response to calls coming through 988. This position will handle incoming phone contacts as needed on our National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), also known as 988, while collecting and documenting all required data and offering all applicable resources and referrals to callers who may be in emotional distress and suicidal crisis. They are also responsible for providing excellent service to those accessing the service by applying the equivalent of reflective listening and motivational interviewing skills in the context of an electronic exchange. Crisis & 988 Operations Supervisor has the special training and skills to interact via phone, chat and text to understand callers’ unique circumstances and needs, render immediate emotional support, provide options for ongoing support/treatment and follow up to ensure needs are being met. This position also requires the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with diverse and multi-cultural individuals, be non-judgmental, and respectful of the confidential nature of the job.