Customer Service Representative - Columbia, South Carolina (VE250103449SC) Job at The Bowen Group - VEOCC, Columbia, SC

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  • The Bowen Group - VEOCC
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

Customer Service Representative (Columbia, South Carolina)

I am passionate about helping others.
I have empathy.
I excel at communicating.

If this describes you, our Veterans need You!

The Bowen Group has front-line customer service positions supporting the Veterans Experience Office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs available.

At Bowen, you will get:
  • $17.75/hr.
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Only Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and more

You Need to Know

  • Full-time positions only. No part-time available.
  • Shiftwork can be scheduled. These are not 8am-4pm positions.
  • Not seasonal work. We look forward to you being part of our team for years to comeOpportunity to grow into supervisory positions.
  • This position is 100% local-virtual. You MUST live within 60 minute drive of a designated Veterans Administration for technical support and training.

Interested? Read on...
The Customer Service Representative provides front-line operational support for the Veterans Experience Office's premier Contact Center. In this role, you will assist callers by directing them to proper resources to address questions, issues, and complaints. Phone calls are from a wide variety of individuals including Veterans and their family members and/or representatives.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Understand and explain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services or procedures
  • Ask clarifying questions to identify complex or vague requests for VA services and information
  • Accurately record details of calls and other service requests in an expected time frame
  • Select appropriate VA services to meet the specific needs of customers
  • Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with VA employees, outside agencies and the public
  • Utilize a multi-screen computer system including a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of callers
  • Organize and prioritize multiple tasks

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • Six months of work experience in customer service and call center environment.
  • Ability to hardwire to High Speed Internet (no Wi-Fi) with a minimum 25 mbps download without delay / Minimum 10 mbps upload without delay.
  • Able to provide a work-at-home environment that is ergonomically sound, conducive to taking customer calls, quiet, and free from distraction.
  • Ability to work under pressure including calm and effective dealing with escalating or difficult calls.
  • Capability to "think on your feet" to offer additional solutions to problems.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with the military and veteran community programs is a plus.
  • U.S. Military Veteran or Veteran family members receive additional consideration.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Green Card Holder.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

The Bowen Group gives preferential consideration to U.S. Military Veterans or Veteran family members.

BOWEN PERKS:
  • Health and Dental Insurance - Employee Premiums 100% paid by Bowen!
  • Group Life insurance - Employee Premiums 100% paid by Bowen!
  • Short-term Disability - Employee Premiums 100% paid by Bowen!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • 401(k)!
The Bowen Group provides support to federal government clients. Some of these clients may require our employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, by applying for this position, you understand that you may be required to disclose your vaccination status as a condition of employment.

The Bowen Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

The Bowen Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Note: This accessibility is intended for individuals requiring accommodations and should not be used to check on the status of your application. Inquiries not specific to requesting accommodation will be discarded.

The Bowen Group participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. .

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Depending on the nature of the job duties or requirements set forth by our government clients, additional screenings such as drug testing and/or credit checks may be required. These checks are conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Bowen Group - VEOCC

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Local area, Shift work,

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