Information and Referral Specialist - Irvine, CA
2 days ago
Job description
The primary purpose of the Information & Referral Specialist at our Contact/Call Center is to assess each caller's needs and accurately refer them to the appropriate health, human and/or social services agencies from the 2-1-1 Orange County (211OC) resource database. We achieve this by educating expert working knowledge of the 211OC resource database and its management software, advocating, and empowering each caller so that they are provided with great customer service. By the end of each call, clients are one step closer to receiving the assistance that they need.
Duties
- Provide information and referral services to clients contacting 211OC through the helpline, email, texting methods, outreach events, or any other means identified by 211OC management as official I&R channels.
- Perform in-depth screenings and assessments, collects client information, and encourage clients to apply for entitled benefits.
- Connect clients to appropriate resources, empower clients, de-escalate upset clients during crises and/or situations of abuse, trouble-shoot for additional options.
- Educate clients on available services to ensure it best fits their need and empower clients to choose the services they feel are most appropriate for their situations.
- Follow-up with clients in critical situations to ensure they received the assistance that they needed. If not, provide them with additional resources and help.
- Provide warm-transfers to appropriate crisis response teams in critical situations to receive help including Domestic Violence, Suicide, and Behavioral health hotlines, fire, and police departments.
- Assist callers with different languages by using the Language Line.
- Develop an expert working knowledge of the 211OC's management software including Community Information Exchange database, telephony, softphone, texting, administrative systems and other approved software.
- Troubleshoot unavailability of services through expert knowledge of navigation of the 211OC's resource database and through teamwork with other I&R Specialists and the Resource Department.
- Assist clients in problem-solving when no services are available which can meet their needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist with compiling monthly and bi-annual program reporting.
- Advocate on behalf of clients who have been denied services.
- Troubleshoot basic technological failures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Active listening and assessment skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer competency with basic ability to troubleshoot technological failures
- Independent decision-making skills utilizing processes, systems and resources
- Professional communication skills (verbal and written)
- Possess skills in proper telephone etiquette which includes being present, patient, professional and proactive.
- Ability to maintain a calm and sensitive demeanor
- Ability to be part of a team, working internally and externally.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Irvine, CA Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Irvine, CA 92614: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614
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