Customer Service Representative

Job Description: The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) is a unique division within the Department of Economic Security (DES) that addresses client concerns and issues on behalf of the DES Director. OMB operates in an informal, confidential, neutral, and non‑partisan manner. As a Customer Service Representative II, you will assist the OMB by entering customer concerns into Salesforce, a cloud‑based software. Concerns are received via phone voice messages, email, and an online web form. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to multitask. Position will be in person for the first 2 weeks for training. Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO. HireRight must be used for Background Checks and Drug Screenings. Local Only Candidates: Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate; all those who do not state current location will not be considered. Candidates must be local at the time of submission and available for in‑person interviews within one week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within two weeks of an offer being made. Major Responsibilities: Enter customer concerns into Salesforce, received through email, voice messages, and the online web form. Use critical thinking skills to direct concerns to the appropriate DES programs. Research information to address both DES and non‑DES related issues. Listen and transcribe voice mail messages from DES clients. Perform other duties as assigned related to the position. Required skills and qualifications: Proven experience as a Customer Service Representative or in a similar role. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Google Suite and other relevant computer applications. De‑escalation skills. Patience, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage time effectively and multitask. High school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Knowledge: English Language; Customer Service; Clerical; Administration and Management. Skill: Monitoring; Active Listening; Speaking; Critical Thinking; Reading Comprehension; Social Perceptiveness; Judgment and Decision Making; Time Management; Problem Solving. Ability: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning; Speech Clarity; Written and Oral Comprehension; Written and Oral Expression; Problem Sensitivity. Preffered Skills: Salesforce. Education: High School. #J-18808-Ljbffr S R INTERNATIONAL INC