Provide expert, empathetic chat support to users in both English and Spanish, addressing both practical and emotional needs
Provide phone support to users, primarily via inbound calls, in both English and Spanish, addressing scheduling needs and explaining Empathy’s offerings
Create detailed Care Plans for users and complete user requests (closing accounts, funeral pricing and planning, sourcing vendors, etc.)
Conduct comprehensive research to identify and provide access to essential resources
Assist in the maintenance of the Care Team knowledge base and act as a product expert for Empathy-specific tools
Relay user insights and identify knowledge gaps to support product development and training
Maintain organization, documentation, and time management to meet SLA requirements and follow escalation guidelines
Work cross-functionally on short-term projects and complete all required training in a timely manner
Warm-hearted, empathetic, and patient team members
Fluency in both Spanish and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages
Experience in a customer-facing role/counseling/support/concierge services or related fields (including internships)
Ability to quickly adopt and navigate new technology, tools, and platforms
Comfort working within defined procedures and translating complex steps into clear guidance
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Strong love of learning and conducting research in unfamiliar fields
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities involving challenging deadlines and priorities
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow
Ability to analyze situations and make independent professional judgments without close supervision
Preferred: Experience or training in warm line support, education, public health, grief counseling, disability services, resource navigation, or related fields
Preferred: Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, Zendesk, or similar platforms
Benefits
Company equity in a high-growth start-up
Annual remote work stipend
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
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Soft skills
empatheticpatientexcellent communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving abilitiesability to analyze situationsability to organize multiple tasksstrong love of learningability to work independently