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*JOB TITLE: *Customer Service Representative (Bilingual)

DIVISION: *Adult Services *

*DEPARTMENT: *Detroit At Work Career Center

*LOCATION: *9301 Michigan Avenue 

*REPORTS TO: *Center Manager

*FLSA STATUS: *Non-Exempt/Hourly

*CLASSIFICATION: *Full-Time Regular

*APPROVED DATE: *1/4/2023

JOB SUMMARY: *Serves as the first point of contact for customers.   Also, assists in the Resource Room and with office support functions.  *

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Answers telephones in a courteous manner and directs the caller to the appropriate staff person. 
2. Monitors activity in front lobby, greets customers, provides relevant program information, and refers to appropriate staff person for assistance.
3. Provides objective initial assessment customer's first contact with the Detroit At Work Career Center.
4. Provides orientation to customers on Career Center services.  
5. Assist customers in the Resource Room with general job search activities. 
6. Shows interest and concern for all customers, treating them with respect and care.
7. Uses personal computer to make input into automated reporting system.  Assists staff in completing documents accurately and expeditiously.
8. Assists other Center staff with various office support functions.  Operates fax, copier and telephone system. Types memos, reports, and other materials.
9. Maintains detailed participant records in compliance with policies and procedures. Maintains organized and efficient filing system.
10. Assists in maintaining inventory of center supplies and materials.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

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*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: *NONE

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate degree preferred; high school diploma or GED certificate required.
2. Three years of customer service experience.
3. General knowledge of Detroit At Work Career Center services and programs.
4. Mental ability to handle pressures related to performing multiple tasks requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent disruptions due to people and/or telephone calls 
5. Ability to deal with multiple individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of need.
6. Knowledge of relevant office equipment and to input basic data into personal computer.
7. Ability to interact with customers in a positive and productive manner.
8. Ability to prepare routine reports, files records correctly, and type materials neatly and accurately.
9. Ability to effectively read and interpret written procedures.
10. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
11. Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish) required.
12. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and be able to sit for extended periods of time.

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*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear.  Some filing is required which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT: *The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  - The noise level in the work environment is at times, moderately loud with little disco