CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE Apply CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE Agency: HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Posted on: 10/21/2023 Job type: Full-time Location MANHATTAN Title Classification: Exam may be required Department Office Of HR Solutions-NM Salary range: $43,728.
00 – $50,287.
00 Job Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, If you are hired provisionally in this title, you must take and pass the Civil Service Exam, when it becomes available, to be eligible for continued employment.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).
HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.
DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self- sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Human Resources Solutions (HRS) supports the human resources needs of the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services through strategic partnership and collaboration, with the goal of creating an inclusive, motivated, and client centered workforce.
Human Resources Solutions (HRS) is recruiting for one (1) Clerical Associate IV to function as a Customer Care Representative, who will: Respond to questions and inquires (via telephone and email) that require working knowledge of all HRS Operations, as well as other DSS-HRA-DHS programs, initiative, and communication.
Log all issues using Intranet Quorum (IQ) Web System, categorizing each issue, entering appropriate problem detail and resolution, and making referral to the appropriate HRS Units, if unable to resolve the problem.
Process CityTime password resets for all DSS-HRA-DHS staff.
Process work schedule changes in CityTime using an online system and as requested by the various agency program areas.
Identify and resolve time timekeeping issues by researching and documenting pertinent information, reviewing time and leave entries in CityTime, reviewing and analyzing timekeeping actions, generating, and analyzing pertinent reports (PMS, CHRMS, eStubs, and CityTime), and distributing the issue to the appropriate timekeeping supervisor for review and action, if needed.
Liaise with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), Personnel Liaisons, and Managers to resolve staff’s payroll and timekeeping issues.
Identify urgent situations and immediately escalates to the relevant agency management.
Troubleshoot the CityTime system; documents system issues; submit Remedy tickets for Citywide User Support and interacts with the CityTime Help Desk staff to facilitate system solutions.
Rapidly assimilate new information relating to HRS systems, agency policies/directives, special programs, and other information to be able to accurately respond to staff inquires.
Identify need for corrective actions (e.
g.
, Absence Control – Time and Leave issues).
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Ability to absorb and apply new concepts/training.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively plan and multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under prescribed deadlines.
Ability to thrive and adapt in a high-stress work environment.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
For more information, please visit the U.
S.
Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.
gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills.
\n \tAbility to work well within a team.
\n \tDemonstrated customer service experience.
\n \tAbility to absorb and apply new concepts/training.
\n \tGood problem-solving skills.
\n \t Ability to effectively plan and multi-task.
\n \tDemonstrated ability to work effectively under prescribed deadlines.
\n \tAbility to thrive and adapt in a high-stress work environment.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
For more information, please visit the U.
S.
Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.
gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID 612402 Title code 10251 Civil service title CLERICAL ASSOCIATE Title classification Competitive-1 Business title CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Number of positions 1 Work location 4 World Trade Center Category: Administration & Human Resources