Remote Customer Service Agent (FEMA - HURRICANE RELIEF)
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 FEMAs 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 FEMAs 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
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