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Contact Specialist

Ventura, CA

Posted: 10/30/2024 Job Number: 16556336

Job Description


Must be able to work any of the following shifts:

6am-2: 30pm, 6: 30am-3pm, 7am-3: 30pm, 7: 30am-4pm, 8am-4: 30pm, 8: 30am-5pm, 9am-5: 30pm, 9: 30am-6pm, 10am-6: 30pm, 10: 30am-7pm, 11am-7: 30pm, or 11: 30am-8pm.



Rotating workdays with weekend availability required. The work schedule is produced at least two weeks in advance. Must have Saturday and Sunday availability. 40 Full-Time hours guaranteed.



SUMMARY:

Deliver high quality, professional information and referral services to contacts and be an exemplary team member for the call center. Actively support department functions by providing a proactive role in reaching vulnerable contacts and being the first response to new roles in the call center.

Currently a Hybrid position. Will be expected to work at assigned worksite in Ventura County for a minimum of one time per week.



DUTIES:
  • Provide high quality, multidimensional information and assistance services to contacts from multiple counties.
  • Thorough documentation of each contact in appropriate database
  • Follow-up and advocacy for contacts.
  • Assist & provide constructive feedback as new processes and programs develop in the call center.
  • Help each contact identify their health and human service needs.
  • Use of multiple programs and databases for resource searches, information collection and application assistance.
  • Active participant in keeping resource database updated with accurate information about community resources.
  • Actively support Contact Center team and management in maintaining and developing services.
  • Report technical or programmatic issues as needed.
  • Attend training sessions and staff meetings as needed.
  • Work varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Extended hours as needed in times of disaster in any county served.
  • Other duties as assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Successful criminal clearance required and maintained, including but not limited to California Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI, Child Abuse Index and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  • Proof of a valid California Driver s License, reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance (listed as covered), pass and maintain driving approval as required by our insurer
  • Effective, accurate written and verbal communication required.
  • Excellent customer service skills required.
  • Minimum of AA degree or equivalent experience.
  • 1-2 years experience in contact center preferred.
  • Obtain and maintain Inform USA certification within 1 year of eligibility.
  • Familiarity with social service delivery systems strongly preferred.
  • Must work well in a team environment.
  • Must have strong skills in use of computer and telephone communication and documentation
  • Must show personal initiative for following guidelines and directions.
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