Social Services
2 weeks ago
Our non-profit client is seeking a Social Services Call Center Specialist, Russian Speaking to join their team The Social Services Call Center Specialist receives and responds to all incoming calls through the agency helpline, including calls specifically directed to the Russian language helpline. The Call Center Specialist is responsible for accurately and appropriately assessing callers for all internal agency programs as well as provide needed referrals to other social service agencies. The Call Center Specialist completes initial client assessments for eligibility of agency services, as well as completes required accurate data entry into the agency’s electronic database.
- Salary: $45,000
- Russian/English bilingual required
Responsibilities:
- Principal responder to high volume phone calls and voicemails on Helpline within 24 business hours of initial outreach of caller, Monday through Friday.
- Provide current and accurate information and referrals through professional transfers of calls to external agencies to address crisis needs of callers.
- Professionally and accurately explain services and programs available, as well as eligibility criteria for enrollment in services, and facilitate referrals to internal program staff.
- Complete initial comprehensive phone assessment for caller eligibility of services and programs provided throughout.
- Enter caller information into electronic tracking database to ensure each call is accurately recorded and documented for agency purposes.
- Assist in preparing statistical reports on department activities and periodic reports on government contracts and private grants.
- Participate in regularly scheduled supervision, team meetings, and general crisis staff meetings.
- Recognize and adhere to professional roles.
- Perform general clerical and administrative duties for department including filing, copying, etc.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- Excellent computer literacy and word processing skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Capable of working effectively in a pressured environment serving individuals under stress while still providing an empathic response.
- Experience and knowledge in utilizing comprehensive assessments to assess the needs of callers.
- Requires on-going knowledge of local and national resources, including but not limited to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, other HRA benefits, additional state/county programs and resources, and the ability to link callers to appropriate organizations for needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills to both assess and build relationships with individuals as well as manage and control one's own reactions to complex and challenging conversations on the phone.
- Attention to detail.
- Client ethics and integrity focused approach to interventions.
- Ability to adapt to changes and flexibility in schedule.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Strong organizational skills and the capability to multi-task.
- Excellent telephone skills.
- Human Services Associate's degree with social service experience (required), BSW degree (preferred).
- Clerical/administrative work experience (preferred).
- Bi-lingual Russian-English (required).
- Ability to function effectively within a crisis environment and make appropriate and safe decisions.
- Must be able to work in a busy environment with a sensitive population.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity especially to insular, immigrant and minority groups.
- This position is based at the central office; some field work with our local Jewish Community Councils may be required.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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