Quality Improvement Supervisor - 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline-camh

In 2022, CAMH was announced as the lead for the coordination and administration of 9-8-8, the new national three-digit number for suicide prevention in Canada that launched November 30, 2023. 9-8-8 is Canada’s official three-digit national helpline for suicide prevention and emotional distress. This groundbreaking new service is available 24/7/365 and accessible to everyone from coast to coast-to-coast.

The 9-8-8 National Hub plays a pivotal role in providing front line service for the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. The 9-8-8 National Hub provides 24/7 service via phone and text modalities.

The Quality Improvement Supervisor is responsible for supporting all 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (a network of 40+ partner organizations) quality assurance and quality improvement efforts. The QI Supervisor assists and collaborates with the Quality Team to conduct quality assurance activities for the 9-8-8 network to assure that all partners are performing optimally, investigate complaints and have an awareness of issues impacting the service.

Key Accountabilities

The successful candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. The position is remote within Canada. This role works remotely from a home office set up. Supervisors are required to have a dedicated, private, workspace within their home.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree in a related field, combined with a minimum of 2 year Crisis/distress line responder experience. The role requires a sound knowledge of crisis intervention principles and best practices in suicide prevention, alongside a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team. Strong analytical skills, excellent organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail are essential. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory, while proficiency in French is an asset. Candidates should be prepared to work flexible hours as needed by the service and possess strong computer literacy, including familiarity with 9-8-8 programs such as Genesys Cloud, Office 365, and iCarol. A successful Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check is also required.

Please Note: These two (2) full-time, permanent positions are NOT part of any bargaining unit. These roles will be Remote within Canada.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits.