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Remote Customer Service Agent (FEMA - HURRICANE RELIEF)

Insight Global
Portland, OR, United States
Remote
Full-time

Fully Remote Contact Center Agent

Day-to-day :

  • Serve as a direct point of contact for individuals registering for federal assistance, asking questions about a prior registration and seeking relief program referrals via the call center.
  • Conduct all calls with patience, tact, and courtesy to determine needs, and provide instructions and / or referrals.
  • Enter information into FEMA’s Windows-based computer database as required, while following instructions and conducting a scripted interview.
  • Provide phone numbers and agency referrals as necessary for applicable secondary support organizations and other assistance.
  • Perform additional duties assigned based on FEMA’s level of support to the event.
  • Attend all scheduled shift meetings to receive event specific information prior to beginning shift.
  • Display excellent communication and customer service skills and exhibit a high level of professionalism in all communications, such as reading, writing, and speaking English fluently.
  • Have knowledge and experience with personal computers in a Microsoft Windows- based environment.
  • All call agent work; e.g. data entry, shall be done while the disaster survivor is on the phone. A maximum of 10 seconds of after call work is allowable should the call drop.
  • Never shall the agent handle a call via a cell phone or in a public environment.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience considered in lieu of degree
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to manage a high level of confidentiality
  • Proficient in Microsoft office suite
  • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
  • Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
  • Must have high-speed internet connection. High Speed Internet : 25 Mbps minimum download speed (50 Mbps for a shared connection) and 5 Mbps (10 Mbps preferred) upload speed.

Compensation : 21-22 / hr

6 days ago
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