Team Leader - Hotlines
Summary:
Supervises a team of employees who receive incoming telephone calls involving domestic violence, rape, and other crimes that will, in some instances, require making quick decisions regarding the caller’s safety and well-being. The Team Leader has a key role in setting the standard for assessing human service needs via telephone using active listening, crisis intervention and/or suicide risk assessment skills. The Team Leader manages staff members who will normally elicit essential information from the caller including the problem (or complaint) determine the immediacy and type of response needed based on an initial risk assessment, and document critical aspects of the telephone call and actions taken on the agency’s database. This position assigns staff to perform their duties and responsibilities, and reviews their work for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness and conformance to accepted client-centered practices.
To ensure quality assurance performance standards and expectations are being successfully carried out in the Hotlines, this position will take a pro-active role to develop and implement action plans to address problematic trends, sustain progress and continuous improvement. The Team Leader provides oversight and supplemental spot-checking for data and documentation quality initiatives, while offering coaching and development to Client Advocate Specialists and Shift Coordinators to improve their ability to explore callers’ mental and emotional state of mind through client centered, empowering, and non-judgmental language.
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Qualifications:
Master’s degree in human services field ( e.g., counseling, psychology, social work or related field) with at least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred, or Bachelor’s degree in human services field with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
2+ years of public contact experience (e.g., call center environment), preferably working with crime victims, dealing with individual problems and applying policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Telephone counseling experience desirable.
A combination of appropriate education and experience working with crime victims may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
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If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
This position is remote.
Technology Statement:
Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.
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Team Leader - Hotlines
Summary:
Supervises a team of employees who receive incoming telephone calls involving domestic violence, rape, and other crimes that will, in some instances, require making quick decisions regarding the caller’s safety and well-being. The Team Leader has a key role in setting the standard for assessing human service needs via telephone using active listening, crisis intervention and/or suicide risk assessment skills. The Team Leader manages staff members who will normally elicit essential information from the caller including the problem (or complaint) determine the immediacy and type of response needed based on an initial risk assessment, and document critical aspects of the telephone call and actions taken on the agency’s database. This position assigns staff to perform their duties and responsibilities, and reviews their work for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness and conformance to accepted…
Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center
Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center