988 National Crisis Line Worker

We are currently Hiring for:

Part Time-Tuesday to Thursday Days

Location & Hours

Work location: On-Site at 999 8thstreet SW

Hours :Rotation of Tuesday-Thursday day shiftof8 hourlong shifts with start times between 6:00am-11:00am

What We Offer

• Vacation starting at3 weeks
• RRSP matching and Health Spending Account
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Access to on-site gym at no cost
• Paid development days and a staff development fund
• A supportive, mission-driven workplace making a real community impact

Who We Are

For over 50 years, Distress Centre has served Calgary and Southern Alberta by providing 24-hour crisis support, information, and resources at no cost. Distress Centre does not define crisis. We do not judge. Anyone can call us day or night.

We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace where employees are valued, experience a sense of belonging, and are confident being their most authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and members of equity-deserving groups. We value all the ways that our community is diverse – in identity, experience and perspective.

What to Expect

This 988 National Crisis Line Worker reports to the Crisis and 211 Team Lead and will receive direction from Contact Centre Coordinators during shift. This role is responsible for answering incoming calls and texts on the 988 National crisis line and providing crisis deescalation in accordance with Distress Centre Calgary's crisis intervention model.

We provide clear expectations, supportive supervision, and reasonable flexibility to help employees succeed in their work.

What You’ll Do

This list highlights core responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Additional related duties may arise over time and will be discussed and supported by your supervisor.

**988 National Crisis Line****Responder(**90%)

• Assess risk, create safety plans, and provide empathy and support to individuals calling 988
• Provide compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental crisis support
• As needed, provide information on and connection to community resources.
• Assess suicide risk and other relevant risks according to 988 and Distress Centre procedures.
• Make follow-up calls to check in on the safety of service users as needed.
• Alert Contact Centre Coordinators (CCC)of any high-risk calls and follow their direction as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions according to 988 and Distress Centre procedures.

Training and Contact Centre Maintenance (10%)

• Provide coaching for new national crisis line responders as part of their training.
• General Contact Centre maintenance including light housekeeping such as emptying the dishwasher, vacuuming, and cleaning workstations.
• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions, meetings and workshops to stay updated on best practices in crisis intervention and related areas.

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma is required.

• Experience volunteering with Distress Centre or another crisis service is an asset.

• Gender-Based Analysis+ Certification or willingness to obtain prior to start date

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage change, unexpected issues, or shifting priorities withappropriate support
• Clear and respectful verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to tailor communication based on the audience or context
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other relevant software

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter throughADP.

Distress Centre is an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please contacthr@distresscentre.com– we’re happy to support you. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.