Summary:
Overview
The ASPCA Client Support team provides a communication pathway for our clients and fields approximately 100,000 calls annually. Our Client Support work involves providing veterinary triage, appointment scheduling, program support, and logistics for the ASPCA Adoption Center, Animal Hospital, Communications, Community Engagement, Community Medicine, Equine Welfare, Grants, National Field & Disaster Response, Spay/Neuter Alliance and Strategy & Research teams. Additionally, this team collaborates with social service agencies and veterinary partners to help the most at-risk animals within our designated service areas. The Client Support Associate will have excellent customer service and communication skills and will work effectively and professionally communicating with pet owners and veterinary professionals to schedule services, assess and report on animal health and well-being, and keep accurate case records to assist with ASPCA mission-focused work involving at-risk animals, surrender prevention, and anti-cruelty intervention. This person will accept ownership for effectively solving customer inquiries and requests, keeping customer satisfaction at the core of every decision and behavior.
Who We Are
The Client Support (CS) team communicates with pet owners and veterinary professionals to schedule services, assess, and report on animal well-being, and keep accurate case records to assist with our mission-focused work.
What You’ll Do
The Client Support Associate reports directly to the Team Leader, Client Support and has no direct reports.
Where and When You’ll Work
This position is an on-site role and reports to the Champaign, IL ASPCA location.
Client & Member Service Associates are assigned different shifts ranging from 7am-3pm CST to the latest shift of 11am-7pm CST. Schedules may vary based on the need for phone coverage and are assigned each month. These parameters are subject to change with call volume trends and workforce management adjustments. Shifts are subject to change in the sole discretion of the ASPCA.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% annually, as needed.
What You’ll Get
Compensation
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.
For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:
Client Support Responsibilities:
- Professionally manage contacts by telephone and electronic means from departmental referrals, animal owners, and others to keep pets and people together
- Assist in the daily operations of all logistical areas of Client Support by maintaining knowledge of ASPCA program areas and assisting callers with information and services to provide targeted support
- Assess/triage illnesses and injuries appropriately, referring to the appropriate veterinary resources
- Utilize the electronic record databases to record complete case histories, document findings accurately, and provide detailed recommendations to owners.
- Complete follow-up phone calls to pet owners, rescuers, and veterinary clinics as needed
- Consult the on-site and off-site experts as needed for additional information
- Assist with maintenance of confidential files
- Collaborate with management and provide solution-driven ideas when internal or external issues arise
- Maintain a professional demeanor during difficult or escalated interactions
- Maintain a positive and supportive attitude in all internal and external communications
- Maintain excellence in customer service and high case record quality levels. Respond to quality assessments provided by quality assurance and management staff. Meet case quality, customer service, and volume metric goals as set for specific levels of tenure.
Qualifications
- Fluent oral and strong written Spanish communication skills preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Understanding of medical terminology and basic animal anatomy
- Ability to track and adapt to frequent changes in protocols and procedures
- Must be able to think critically and interact effectively with clients, donors, veterinary practices, and pet parents over the telephone and through electronic correspondence
- Ability to manage large numbers of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
- Excellent active listening skills and the ability to quickly develop a rapport with clients and donors over the phone
- Exceptional customer service and professional phone voice
- Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment
- Ability to de-escalate and maintain a professional demeanor during difficult or escalated interactions.
- Ability to adapt and meet the varied needs of our clients and donors.
- Display emotional intelligence and resiliency
- Ability to work as part of a hybrid team
- Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.
Language
- English (required)
- Spanish (preferred)
Education and Work Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Customer service/client-service facing experience highly preferred
- Social service, veterinary practice, or shelter experience (professional or volunteer) preferred
- Call center experience a plus
Additional Information
- Client Support Associates are assigned different shifts ranging from 7am-3pm CST to the latest shift of 11am-7pm CST. Schedules may vary based on the need for phone coverage and are assigned each month. These parameters are subject to change with call volume trends and workforce management adjustments. Shifts are subject to change in the sole discretion of the ASPCA.
- Occasional Saturdays and holidays are also required.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed.
- This position is based out of the ASPCA Midwest Office in Champaign, IL and requires all shifts to be worked from this office.
Language:
English (Required), Spanish
Education and Work Experience:
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About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.
The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.
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The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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