Blair Senior Services, Inc., a non-profit Area Agency on Aging, is seeking qualified applicants to serve as the first point of contact for individuals calling to report suspected cases of abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation for Pennsylvania residents over the age of 18. We are currently looking to fill full-time positions from 10:00 am-6:00 pm Monday – Friday. Following the initial training that will take place in our Altoona office, employees will work primarily from home.
Successful candidates will collect required information from the caller, enter the required information into a database, and forward the information to the appropriate Agency for follow-up and investigation of the allegation being reported. There are no sales or cold-call duties associated with this position, no monthly quotas and no rotating shifts; rather, the successful candidate will be contacted directly by those seeking assistance. This position requires a cooperative, compassionate and sympathetic listener who has a genuine empathy and respect for individuals seeking assistance.
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of customer service experience is preferred. The successful candidate must be patient, kind and empathetic with the caller and be consistent in dealing with repetitive routines working under strict timeframes. Candidates must be advanced with their computer skills and able to work using multiple software systems in order to complete required data entry tasks. Providing professional and outstanding customer service is of utmost importance.
The starting hourly wage is $13.16 - $15.79 depending on relevant work experience. We offer an excellent benefit package that includes a generous amount of paid time off available immediately upon hire and a retirement plan with an annual contribution rate of 7.5% beginning on the first anniversary date.
Interested applicants should send a completed application or a resume with three work-related references to:
Blair Senior Services, Inc.
1320 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601-3308
or via email to:
[email protected]
EOE/M/F
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have advanced computer skills and capabilities?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person