Relief Call Specialist
211 Maine / Contact Center
Pay rate: $19.00/hour
The Opportunity Alliance is looking to hire Relief Call Specialist(s) to jump in and support the Contact Center/211 Maine.
211 Maine is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine and to local services.
The Relief Call Specialist receives callers seeking access to health and human services information. These callers are residents of the state of Maine and other contracted states. This position is responsible for providing information and referral, upon determining eligibility for contracted services. In this role you will provide quality customer service to individuals seeking access to health and human services information. This position will also need to complete thorough and accurate documentation as required by the program with timeliness to meet program standards.
Schedule: Relief/per diem; there is no set schedule and hours cannot be guaranteed.
Location: Office is based in South Portland, ME. Remote work may be an option to be discussed during an interview. Will be required to attend an on-site orientation and some on-site training may be required.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred.
- Ability to obtain certification as an Information and Referral Specialist (CIRS) within 3 years.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Strong working knowledge of computers and software programs required.
- Previous experience (in a call center or providing Information & Referral) preferred
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail at all times and an ability to plan and utilize time in an efficient manner required.
- Ability to take initiative required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
- Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
- Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility.
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to full-time and part-time employees)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
- Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
- The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Who we are…
The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.
Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Community Building
- Family & Early Childhood Education
- Economic Resources
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The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Thank you!