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Customer Care/Call Center $21/hr

$21 per hour

Veterans Sourcing Group

Customer Care Specialist (Onsite)

Location: East Hartford, CT (77 Hartland Street) Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Pay Rate: Up to $21.00/hour Assignment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Start Date: April 15 Positions Available: 17 Weekends: Off

Position Overview

As a Customer Care Specialist, you will serve as the first point of contact for individuals seeking information related to social service programs. This role requires strong customer service skills, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve inquiries accurately and efficiently in a high-volume call center environment. Outstanding attendance and punctuality are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Answer inbound calls from program applicants and recipients regarding social service programs
  • Accurately document all customer interactions and case details
  • Follow established scripts, workflows, and procedures to ensure compliance
  • Provide clear, complete, and accurate information based on program guidelines
  • Demonstrate empathy and professionalism when assisting callers in sensitive or difficult situations
  • Resolve calls within required quality, accuracy, and productivity metrics
  • Identify and communicate trends or recurring caller concerns to call center leadership
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and care
  • Meet or exceed daily performance standards for call handling, customer satisfaction, and quality

What We Offer

  • Paid training
  • Consistent daytime schedule (MondayFriday)
  • Weekends off
  • Professional, structured call center environment
  • Opportunity to support meaningful public service programs

Qualifications & Skills

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

  • Strong attendance and reliability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
  • Customer service experience (call center preferred)
  • Comfort navigating multiple software systems simultaneously
  • Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional with frustrated callers
  • Willingness to work a full shift in a structured, high-volume call center environment

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of 6 months call center experience
    • Associate degree or higher may substitute for call center experience
  • Ability to pass a 30 WPM typing test
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening (8-panel)

Additional Assignment Details

  • Work Location: Onsite only
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Timekeeping: Weekly time sheets
  • Background Package: Healthcare + ED/EMP (First Advantage)
  • Drug Screen: Mandatory 8-Panel
  • Driving Required: No
Veterans Sourcing Group
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