REPORTS TO
Manager of Quality Planning and Assurance
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the supervision and direction of the Manager of Quality Planning and Assurance, the Quality Assurance Coordinator will support the crisis helpline workforce by ensuring the efficiency of Samaritans' quality assurance program for calls/text on all lines. This position will assist in monitoring crisis calls and Online Emotional Support (OES) conversations to ensure compliance with International Council for Helplines (ICH) standards and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline policies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Assurance
โข Complete quality assurance assessments with volunteers and staff according to ICH standards and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline requirements
โข Ensure all required internal documentation is accurate, timely, and completed according to ICH and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline policies
โข Work alongside the Manager of Quality Planning and Assurance to identify and analyze trends in performance and retention and creates strategies to address
โข Maintains current knowledge of ICH and Vibrant best practices for 24/7 helplines
Compliance
โข Enters quality assurance assessments in the Vibrant Exchange according to requirements
โข Supports compliance of regular silent monitoring, listening to recorded calls for helpline staff, volunteers and interns
โข Supports compliance with OES by viewing text transcripts and live viewing of OES conversations
โข Ensures best practices are being met for call documentation in electronic data management system
โข Monitors the ongoing quality and consistency of befriending services provided by all volunteers and staff
โข identifies and escalates to Manager of Quality Planning and Assurance when staff or volunteers are not complying with policies, procedures, and standards
Training, Feedback, & Performance Support
โข Assist in sending performance feedback emails to staff and volunteers
โข Identifies staff and volunteer training needs based on quality assessments completed
โข Identify and recommend volunteer learning shift mentors and roleplay mentors to the Manager of Quality Planning, & Assurance
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
โข Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in a social service or public health agency required
โข Exceptional attention to detail
โข Ability to apply standardized QA criteria consistently and objectively across staff and volunteers
โข Adept at identifying patterns, trends, and systemic issues across QA reviews
โข Prior quality assurance, coaching, or audit experience a plus
โข Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
โข Strong administrative and organizational skills
โข Ability to communicate, relate and interact effectively with others at all levels both inside and outside the organization
โข Adept at interacting with others in person, over the phone, on Zoom, or via email
โข Must be highly relational and able to build trusting relationships with volunteers that foster loyalty and commitment to the organization
โข Ability to interact and resolve conflict effectively
โข Ability to work independently and collaboratively to maximize teamwork across the organization
โข Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
โข Experience with Salesforce or other Customer Relationships Systems preferred
โข Knowledge of the field of suicide and suicide prevention a plus
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
โข Successful completion of the Befriender Training and completion of a weekly shift on the Helpline for 1 month after completion of training
โข Supports Crisis Programs hiring by participating in interviews
โข Support and attend Samaritans key fundraising events
โข Other duties as assigned by supervisor
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $60K - $68K annually and will be determined based on experience and skill set.
โขย Employer matched 401(k) Plan (Safe Harbor Match- 100% up to 3%, plus 50% from 3- 5%) Short and Long-Term Disability coverage as well as Life Insurance -Premium paid by Samaritans
โขย Life Insurance coverage on individual employee benefits up to a maximum of $100,000.
โขHealth (85% of premium covered by Samaritans for individual plan), Dental (90% of premium covered by Samaritans for individual plan) and Vision insurance โ 100% paid by employee
โขย Healthcare FSA and Childcare DCA, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance Program
โขย Paid Family Medical Leave benefits- Premium paid by Samaritans
โขย Generous Vacation (New hires start with 10 days), Sick (8 days) and Personal Time Off (5 days)
โขย 14 paid holidays per calendar year
โขย Hybrid work schedule (2 days required in MA office/week) plus 6 fully remote work weeks
โขย Mileage Reimbursement: provided for work-related travel to off-site trainings, conferences, and meetings
โขย Annual $300 professional development budget per employee
**Out of state applicants will be required to relocate to Massachusetts wit months of employment and also work the same hybrid schedule as all employees.
ABOUT SAMARITANS
Samaritans, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based suicide prevention organization that offers free, confidential, and nonjudgmental services to all who need them. Each day, Samaritans answers hundreds of calls and texts through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Hey Sam, a peer mental health support textline for young people. Samaritans also offers support groups for those affected by suicide and training so anyone can learn to help those in crisis.
Since 1974, Samaritans has answered more than 3.5 million calls and texts; educated 200,000 people to prevent suicide; supported 24,000 suicide loss survivors; and trained 6,500 volunteers to provide compassionate support.
Samaritans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To learn more about Samaritans, please visit: www.samaritanshope.org