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.