What are the responsibilities and job description for the Suicide Prevention Specialist (308) position at Kings View Corporation?
Job Description
Job Description
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Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Suicide Prevention Specialist to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.
Suicide Prevention Specialist (308)
Fresno, CA
Under the general supervision of the Program Service Manager, the Suicide Prevention Specialist responds to incoming calls and / or chats / texts (contacts) to the 988 Lifeline and other various assigned crisis and community support lines. Responsible for providing active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning to those experiencing crisis. The program operates 24hrs a day, 365 days a year. This position requires flexibility and shift work as assigned.
How will I contribute
- Answer all contacts on assigned incoming lines, including but not limited to 988, crisis, and community support lines, with compassion and in accordance with the organization’s training and scope.
- Collect and document contacts and all required data in an accurate and timely manner via iCarol data collection software program & additional helpline software.
- Offer any applicable resources and referrals to clients.
- Place outgoing and follow-up calls to designated programs as required.
- Apply crisis intervention tools and techniques and make appropriate connections to community safety net programs when needed.
- Evaluate consumer for the need of W & I 5150 Codes Evaluation, coordinating appropriate shorMerm rescue response.
- Assist with placing rescue calls as needed for contacts requiring emergency assistance.
- Navigate multiple computer databases to locate and refer contacts to appropriate community resources.
- Regularly achieve a satisfactory or above rating for contacts monitored on assigned lines.
- Maintain and meet expectation rating for answer rates across all lines.
- Attend mandatory quarterly staff meetings and complete required trainings, workshops, and continuing education to remain knowledgeable about best practices, policies, and protocols, including Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
- Uphold all American Association of Suicidology standards by which CVSPH is accredited.
- Perform additional responsibilities as they develop and are assigned.
What I bring
The Benefits
Who We Are
Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.
Salary : $1,000
