Customer Service Rep 1 - Bilingual - Remote US

Duties & Responsibilities:   

•             Responds to inbound/outbound call inquiries.

•             Initiates outbound calls to respond to inquiries and to follow-up with previous contacts.

•             Responds to all inquiries in a professional, friendly, and timely manner, public-service oriented and understand the needs and work effectively with persons with disabilities.

•             Performs support ticket transaction resolution tasks and administrative functions.

•             Responsible for creating and maintaining excellent documentation of all calls, questions, complaints and mailed inquiries.

•             Responsible for maintaining adequate records/documentation for audit and internal control purposes.

•             Routes mail, email, and other administrative support duties as assigned.

•             Responsible for learning program rules of assigned projects to ensure ability to respond to customer service inquiries.

•             Responsible for developing excellent working knowledge of operating platforms required to fulfill job responsibilities

Required Skills:           

•             Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

•             Expected to have excellent verbal, written communication, and troubleshooting skills.

•             Demonstrated understanding and ability to work with persons with disabilities.

•             Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

•             Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•             Ability to troubleshoot.

•             Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

•             Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

•             Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word preferred.

Qualifications:             

Education & Experience:        High school degree or equivalent required.

6-month call center experience preferred; or 1-year customer service; bilingual required (Cantonese and Mandarin)

Certification:  N/A       

Working Conditions:                   

Remote - Office setting

Compensation & Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance on first day of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Tuition & Continuing Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• and more!
• The base pay for this role is $19.24. - $20.00 hourly; base pay may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Certain positions may also be eligible for a performance-based incentive as part of total compensation.  

Public Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PPL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.