Description & Requirements
Please note this job posting is for upcoming classes in Rochester, NY. This position requires 3 weeks of onsite training, after successful completion of training there is the opportunity to work remotely. Training is a total of 6 weeks.
Why Join Maximus?
- Base rate is $20.50/hr.
- $200 in referral incentives
- Competitive Compensation: Quarterly bonuses based on performance included!
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
- Future Planning: Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
- Paid Time Off Package: Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and sick leave,
- Holistic Wellness Support: Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition Platform: Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your ongoing education and development.
- Employee Perks and Discounts: Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources: Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming calls from consumers in accordance with all performance standards, policy and procedures, and protocols.
- Transfer/refer consumers to appropriate entities according to the established guidelines.
- Facilitate the fulfillment of consumer requests for materials via mail, email, or download.
- Respond to all inquiries consistent with confidentiality and privacy policies and refers caller to alternate sources when appropriate.
- Track and document all inquiries using the applicable systems.
- Escalate calls or issues to the appropriate designated staff for resolution as needed.
- Facilitate translation services for non-English speaking callers according to procedures.
- Process referrals and other transactions from the client for completeness and accuracy.
- Verify client identification by following standard operation procedures.
- Distribute cards, protective sleeves and card carriers.
- Raise issues of concern and/or problems to Supervisor.
- Meet all standards established for this position as outlined in the performance criteria.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
- Meet Quality Assurance (QA) and other key performance metrics.
- Facilitate the fulfillment of consumer requests for materials via mail, email, or download.
- Facilitate translation services for non-English speaking callers according to procedures.
- Attend meetings and trainings as requested and maintains up-to-date knowledge of all programs and systems.
- Responsible for adhering to established safety standards.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Work is constantly performed in an office environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
- High school diploma or GED required and 0-6 months of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be fluent in English and specified secondary language.
- Strong data entry and telephone skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
- This position requires bilingual proficiency in languages as specified.
- Previous experience with computers, phone systems, and headsets preferred.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
- Previous experience in customer service preferred.