About VOAWW
Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives and lived experiences that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other.
Volunteers of America Western Washington is officially a designated CARE trauma informed organization.
Benefits (Full time)
- Vacation and Sick Time : Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours
- Competitive compensation
- Holidays : 8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care
- Free Employee Assistance program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
- Professional Development opportunities
GENERAL FUNCTION
Serve as the initial contact for Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) clients including answering phones, providing information / referral services, conciliating disputes, and setting up mediation cases. The counselor will use active listening techniques and conflict resolution skills to empower callers. Mediate cases as assigned.
Principal Activities
Answering live phone calls whenever possible, providing information to clients about DRC services in a timely and responsive manner.Set up and open for family and community disputes (other case types when needed) in caseload manager.Process payments, refunds, and credit card decline.Enter and maintain accurate and timely data in the DRC database including logging calls, client payments, client contact information and appropriate case notes.Use conflict resolution skills to conciliate disputes and / or prepare clients for mediation.Make reminder calls to clients and mediators the day prior to a scheduled mediation.Respond and process requests for brochures.Execute mail pick-up, drop-off, and distribution.Greet visitors and handle walk-in visitors.Stock forms in mediation rooms and file cabinets.Mediate cases as assigned.Other duties that relate to the DRC as assigned.Physical Demands / Working Conditions
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a business office environment to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and monitor.Must be able to see and use a computer, and able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and residents / clients.Must be able to reach above the head and perform repetitive movementsEffect On End Result
Contribute to meeting and enhancing program goals and objections
Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalentExperience in conflict resolution is strongly preferred.Excellent Computer skillsOrganizedCustomer-service orientedProfessional individual with excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work well within a teamAbility to prioritize a high workloadBi-lingual, Spanish speaking, helpfulEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals' race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
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