Salary
💰 $23 - $25 per hour
About the role
- Address all users' practical and emotional needs fluidly and expertly via phone, live chat, email, and other communication channels
- Act as a product expert who connects Users to Empathy specific tools and resources
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication using the Empathy ‘voice.’
- Excel in organization, documentation, and time management to meet SLA requirements
- Work as a team player across different functions and quickly assist with tasks when asked
- Provide an exceptional User experience with a focus on empathy, compassion, and investment in the User’s journey
- Complete all onboarding and ongoing training in a timely manner and provide feedback on training
- Surface gaps or opportunities for professional development training to benefit the team
- Relay User insights and identify knowledge gaps to support product development
- Share reliable resources with service providers and state/government agencies
- Follow guidelines to escalate issues to the appropriate team member and operate with caution and care while working with sensitive User data
- Assist users in navigating the logistical complexities of life’s most challenging moments, including support after loss (probate and tax implications)
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to resolve User challenges
- Create personalized Care Plans for Managed Care Users
- Take on short-term projects as defined by team leadership
Requirements
- Warm-hearted, empathetic, and patient team members
- Must be a resident of and legally authorized to work in the United States
- 2 years of professional experience in a customer-facing role / counseling / support / concierge services or related fields (including internships)
- Strong love for learning and conducting research in an unfamiliar field
- Proficient in navigating new technology, tools, and platforms with a strong ability to adapt to evolving digital environments
- Experience in creating and communicating step-by-step process flows
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities involving challenging deadlines and priorities
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects while efficiently managing workflows
- Ability to analyze situations and make independent professional judgments without close supervision
- Preferred: Ability to work on weekends and evenings
- Preferred: Previous experience in social work, grief counseling, disability services, education, allied health or other related fields
- Preferred: Education in fields such as Psychology, Social Work, or Education
- Preferred: Experience with Google Suite, Slack, and Zendesk
- Company Equity in a high-growth start-up
- Annual Remote Work and Wellness Stipends
- Enhanced compensation rate for work during company-observed holidays
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation days, and paid leaves
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
customer supportcounselingconcierge servicesprocess flowsproblem-solvingtime managementdocumentationcritical thinkingcreating Care Plansresearch
Soft skills
empathycommunicationorganizationinterpersonal skillsteam playerpatienceadaptabilityindependent judgmentwarm-heartednessinvestment in User's journey