Customer Service Representative I - Brooklyn, NY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Foster strong customer relationships, monitoring their engagement and progress. Collaborate regularly with customers to attain program goals and sustain eligibility for services. Conduct workshops and deliver various training services to customers. Demonstrate substantial program knowledge, assisting customers through multiple phases of the application process, from enrollment to benefit allocation. Aid customers in accessing services aligning with program objectives, including educational/vocational training, medical support, childcare, transportation, mental health services, legal aid, and related needs. Follow up with customers to ensure their needs are met and address any queries or concerns. Collaborate with team members, providing expertise and assistance in resolving participant issues. Maintain accurate and timely case notes for all customer interactions and document related activities. Share updates on outreach and engagement efforts with project staff. Report identified barriers hindering customer engagement with the Provider to project staff. Conduct face\-to\-face and/or virtual (telephonic) outreach and enrollment services, including education on managed care options and public health programs to clients at LDSS/HRA offices Assist clients with the enrollment/transfer/disenrollment process Interface and maintain professional and positive relationships with HRA/LDSS county staff and clients Assist Call Center Operations and other departments as determined by project management to meet business needs Regular member of a processing unit within the Outreach department: EEU Data Entry Manual Notices Conduct shadowing / training activities with new hires Works in assigned special projects Maintain Certified Application Counselor CAC active certification Conduct Certified Application Counselor (CAC) tasks in select counties Maintain updated knowledge of the New York Medicaid Choice Project Meet all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position Perform other duties as assigned by Management Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED required and 0\-6 months of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior work experience in customer service, data entry and/or data processing Experience working with MS office applications (Excel, PowerPoint \& Word) Must be able and willing to travel and provide site coverage as needed Preferred Requirements Some college or college degree Experience with New York Medicaid 2\+ years of experience in customer service or related position Follows established guidelines and directions while maintaining a proactive approach to meeting objectives and deadlines. Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities under pressure, ensuring high\-quality outcomes in a fast\-paced environment. Fluency in both English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) preferred. \#NYMC \#NYMCCSR EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short\- and long\-term incentives as well as program\-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process\-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,\-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com . Minimum Salary $19\.00 Maximum Salary $21\.00