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Bilingual Customer Service Representative I - Spanish - Staten Island, NY

https:/www.scheurer.org/careers/, New York, NY, United States


Maximus is currently looking for a

Bilingual Customer Service Representative (Spanish fluency)

to join our growing team. This position is responsible for providing face-to-face and telephonic enrollment and outreach services to New York Medicaid recipients. In this position you will maintain an active Certified Application Counselor (CAC) certification and assist with special projects, administrative tasks, and new hire training. This position is Onsite and works in an LDSS/HRA office located in Staten Island, NY.

Why Maximus?

Work/Life Balance Support – Flexibility tailored to your needs

Competitive Compensation – 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 extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage

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:

Foster strong customer relationships, monitoring their engagement and progress

Collaborate regularly with customers to attain program goals and sustain eligibility for services

Conduct workshops and deliver various training services to customers

Demonstrate substantial program knowledge, assisting customers through multiple phases of the application process, from enrollment to benefit allocation

Aid customers in accessing services aligning with program objectives, including educational/vocational training, medical support, childcare, transportation, mental health services, legal aid, and related needs

Follow up with customers to ensure their needs are met and address any queries or concerns

Collaborate with team members, providing expertise and assistance in resolving participant issues

Maintain accurate and timely case notes for all customer interactions and document related activities

Share updates on outreach and engagement efforts with project staff

Report identified barriers hindering customer engagement with the Provider to project staff

Interface and maintain professional and positive relationships with HRA/LDSS county staff and clients

Assist Call Center Operations and other departments as determined by project management to meet business needs

Regular member of a processing unit within the Outreach department: EEU, Data Entry, and Manual Notices

Conduct shadowing / training activities with new hires

Works in assigned special projects

Maintain Certified Application Counselor CAC active certification

Conduct Certified Application Counselor (CAC) tasks in select counties

Maintain updated knowledge of the New York Medicaid Choice Project

Meet all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position

Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required and 0-6 months of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish fluently

Prior work experience in customer service, data entry and or data processing

Experience working with MS office applications (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)

Preferred Requirements:

Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word)- 2+ years of experience in customer service or related position

Experience with New York MedicaidHome Office Requirements

Candidates must have their own laptop/computer equipment with Windows 10 Operating System or above

Reliable high-speed internet service

Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity

Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

Maximus Required Computer Operating System:

Windows10 or MacOS Catalina (10.15), MacOS Big Sur (11), MacOS (up to 12.5) or newer

For HP Users, Maximus requires removal of SMode

Maximus restricts smartphone and low performing computer platforms (such as chromebooks) from accessing Amazon WorkSpaces (AWS).

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