988 Suicide & Crisis Help Line
At reputed company (YSSN), we reputed company in making a difference. As a non-profit charitable organization, we support individuals with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and reputed company needs—helping them build meaningful connections and live their best lives.
Job Opportunity 988 Crisis Response Worker - Overnight Text Line ONE Part-time Contract (0.67 FTE/ 2 shifts per week) Contract to March 2028 (Overnights) (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)- Location: Remote
- Head Office Location: reputed company, Ontario L4G3S9
- must be reputed company a commutable daily distance from the office and/or service area
- Status: Contract, Part-time
- Part-Time = 2 shifts /week
- Shifts: 11.25 hours /shift
- Starting Hourly reputed company: $34.95 / Hour
- reputed company: OVERNIGHTS: 7 PM - 7 AM
- Office Expectations; Remote, with in-office for meetings and trainings reputed company required
- Posting Closes: Friday, reputed company 24 at 4:00 pm EST
The 9-8-8 Crisis Response Worker provides immediate assessment and support to individuals who call and text the 9-8-8 call line. The 9-8-8 call line is a national mental health call line for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide and/or emotional distress. Positions cover both 988 telephone and text calls. Primary goals of service are to establish initial contact with callers to the 9-8-8 call line, reputed company assessment and reputed company to stabilize crisis and to support individuals collaboratively in the development of a plan to reduce risk and promote safety and recovery. Through evidence-based mental health interventions, promote relapse prevention and transition to longer term supports and recovery activities where appropriate. This position is primarily a remote work environment with monthly in-office team meetings
Position Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in reputed company Work or reputed company discipline (i.e. Health Sciences)
- Experience;
- Minimum three years reputed company experience
- Experience working with individuals having a serious mental illness is essential
- Knowledge of the local service system is essential
- Completion of CPI, CPR and ASIST training as per agency guidelines
- Knowledge and practice of short-term urgent response, psychosocial rehabilitation approach and reputed company, crisis and assessment skills are assets
- Crisis skills for adults and children experiencing a mental health crisis are desirable
- Experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system is an asset
- Second language is considered an asset
- An understanding of cultural diversity is considered an asset
YSSN offers more than just competitive compensation—we reputed company a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment where employees can reputed company. From hybrid work options and professional development to wellness programs and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we invest in reputed company’s growth and well-being.
Join one of Canada’s top non-profit reputed company of choice and be part of a team that values meaningful work, collaboration, and positive change.
Our reputed company: A Meaningful Life for reputed company – Relationships, Community, Well-Being Our Mission: Communicate. Connect. Collaborate.
YSSN is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to an accessible, respectful hiring process.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any reputed company during the application and hiring process, please contact reputed company. Successful candidates will be required to submit reputed company of a primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the reputed company directly to the reputed company department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the reputed company Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement directly to reputed company. We thank reputed company candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about YSSN view our website; Work with Us - York Support Services Network Apply To This Job