Job Information
The Chicago Lighthouse Call Center Agent in Chicago, Illinois
Call Center Agent
Job Details
Job Location
Chicago, IL
Remote Type
Optional Work from Home
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School/GED
Salary Range
$18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Customer Service
Job Description
This is a remote position with required onsite training at our main campus located at:
1850 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
Full Time Shift Available: Monday thru Friday, 11:00am to 7:30pm
Part Time Shift Available: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 12:00pm
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Call Center Agent will be responsible for providing high quality customer service assistancewhen responding to inquiries pertaining to I-PASS electronic tolling accounts, violations notices, billing issues, technical issues or general map questions. Call Center Agents will be responsible for assuring speedy resolution of inquiries utilizing all available resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
Adhere to the Privacy Act as it relates to the confidentiality of information released;
Must maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Illinois Tollway regulations and policies;
Update customer accounts with accuracy and maintain appropriate documentation of phone inquiries
Utilize a Tollway application that immediately processes credit card payments to accounts while
speaking with the customer;
Make recommendations according to customers needs. Ability to empathize with and prioritize
customer needs;
All payments and adjustments must be posted to customers accounts in accordance with
procedures for each of the I-PASS and Violation Enforcement System databases;
Gather data from customer and other resources as needed for problem-solving and communicate to
customer;
Open, split and close customer I-PASS accounts in accordance with training guidelines;
Navigate between three (3) or more systems and tools to assist and service customers;
Will be required to complete program training, as warranted, and successfully implement that
knowledge in day-to-day operations.
Any other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent required;
Must be able to speak English clearly and professionally;
1 to 2 years call center experience preferred;
1 to 2 years customer service experience required;
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus;
Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute with at least 90% accuracy;
Must have intermediate computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple data screens;
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task;
Must pass all assessments or test associated with position.
Employee Benefits
BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:
10 days paid vacation
12 paid holidays
6 sick days accrued over the year, up to 16 days available to be accumulated
Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
Medical (65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered
Short/long term disability
Life insurance 2x salary
Employee recognition events
Company matched 401(k) plan
Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)
Access to micro-kitchens
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.