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 Bilingual Intake Specialist 

Virtual, O trabalho precisa ser executado em Massachusetts, US
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  • Detalhes

    Tipo de Emprego:Tempo Integral
    Educação:Diploma de Ensino Médio Requerido
    Nível de Experiência:Recém formado
    Compensação:USD $27,48 / hora
    Área de foco:Consumo Consciente, Moradia & Moradores de Rua, Assistência Jurídica, Voluntariado

    Descrição

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to apply: https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/bilingual-intake-specialist-m1exzb8t07kmkyy

    POSITION: Bilingual Intake Specialist

    DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM with one unpaid hour for lunch

    REPORTS TO: Christopher Neighbours, Call Center Manager

    UNIT: Eastern Region Legal Intake (ERLI) of the Volunteer Lawyers Project

    LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square Boston Ma/ Remote (Massachusetts)

    HOURLY WAGE: $27.48 per hour

    This is a permanent, full-time staff position at the Call Center. Candidate must reside in Massachusetts and must have access to a secure internet connection.

    This position requires fluency in English and another language. Please be advised that selected candidates will be required to take a Language Proficiency exam.

    This application will remain open until the position has been filled.

    SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

    Eastern Region Legal Intake (ERLI) is a project of VLP that provides callers with information, legal advice, and referrals; screens clients for legal aid eligibility; and conducts intakes in legal aid priority cases. ERLI receives nearly 15,000 calls annually from low-income Massachusetts residents seeking legal assistance. Without the services of ERLI and its staff, many of these residents may go without assistance.

    ERLI is seeking a full-time Bilingual Intake Specialist to answer calls, screen for eligibility, conduct intakes, give information and referrals, schedule appointments, and data entry. The Intake Specialist will receive ongoing training in standard procedures, customer service, data entry, and specialized legal education in order to provide the highest level of legal information, referrals, and advice under the supervision of a manager and attorney.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING:

    • High School/GED Diploma
    • Fluency in English and Spanish
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

    • At least 1 year of call center experience or telephone customer service experience
    • At least 1 year of data entry experience and/or intake-related experience

    PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

    • Knowledge of MA laws surrounding Housing, Family Law, Benefits and Consumer
    • Prior intake experience
    • Prior experience working in legal aid, the court system or a law office that handles civil cases in serving low-income populations.

    REQUIRED MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong data entry and typing skills
    • Ability to learn and retain new information quickly
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to excel working independently and within a team
    • Ability to learn and navigate computer, case management, software, and phone systems
    • Ability to be flexible and adapt to various client situations and changes in program procedures
    • Ability to manage stress and identify self-care as needed
    • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
    • Ability to analyze and problem solve quickly

    REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

    • Strong ability to navigate computer, software, internet, and phone systems
    • Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate over the phone and email

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

    • Conduct intakes by phone on the ERLI queue and respond to online intake requests for legal
    • assistance
    • Apply legal training to client’s case facts and provide accurate information, referral, or legal
    • advice under the supervision of the manager and supervising attorney
    • Utilize case management database to document case facts and prepare case files for daily supervisor review
    • Schedule clients for advice calls and conduct advice call back appointments
    • Other duties as determined by Program needs

    Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to apply: https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/bilingual-intake-specialist-m1exzb8t07kmkyy

    POSITION: Bilingual Intake Specialist

    DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM with one unpaid hour for lunch

    REPORTS TO: Christopher Neighbours, Call Center Manager

    UNIT: Eastern Region Legal Intake (ERLI) of the Volunteer Lawyers Project

    LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square Boston Ma/ Remote (Massachusetts)

    HOURLY WAGE: $27.48 per hour

    This is a permanent, full-time staff position at the Call Center. Candidate must reside in Massachusetts and must have access to a secure internet connection.

    This position requires fluency in English and another language. Please be advised that selected candidates will be required to take a Language Proficiency exam.

    This application will remain open until the…

    Benefícios

    • Paid time off
    • Dental insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Dental insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • 401(k)

    Nível de Proficiência do Idioma

    This position requires fluency in English and another language. Please be advised that selected candidates will be required to take a Language Proficiency exam.

    This position requires fluency in English and another language. Please be advised that selected candidates will be required to take a Language Proficiency exam.

    Localização

    Virtual
    Trabalho deve ser executado em Massachusetts, US
    Local Associado
    7 Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110, United States
    Floor 2

    Como se inscrever

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to apply: https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/bilingual-intake-specialist-m1exzb8t07kmkyy

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to…

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