Customer Solutions Associate - Bilingual (Spanish)
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Position SummaryWork with customers to assess customer needs to determine and implement individualized account resolution. Appropriately responds to customer service inquires in a manner that promotes a positive company brand.
This position operates on a rotating schedule designed to support business coverage needs. The schedule follows a six-week rotation that includes a mix of early, mid, and late shifts. Candidates must have availability Monday through Friday until 10:00PM and availability on Saturdays from 7:00AM to 4:00PM.
During any given rotation period, candidates should expect:
Up to two weekday evening shifts ending at 10:00PM
Up to two weekday shifts ending at 6:00PM
Day shifts from 7:00AM to 4:00PM on weekdays and rotational Saturdays
Assigned schedules will be provided in onboarding.
Key ResponsibilitiesWorks with customer to create affordable payment plans
Requests debit or ACH information to secure plans
Modifies plans as requested by customers
Takes appropriate action if customer disputes the account(s)
Listens for hardship cues in customer conversations and notes account appropriately
Updates customer account information including telephone, mobile, address, and email
Requests required letters to be mailed or emailed as appropriate to customers to notify of transfer of account, encourage payment of delinquent account or confirm agreements to settle account
Records information about financial status of the customer and status of collection efforts using automated collections software
Obtains and reviews appropriate correspondence and documents, both paper and electronic that pertain to the account
Establishes payment schedule, grants extensions of payment deadlines or temporary payment suspension
Settles accounts within limits authorized or obtains necessary information for supervisor to review/approve the settlement
Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across areas of organizational responsibility
Completes all required compliance or other training
Peer Coaching and DevelopmentProvides signoffs/acknowledgements for payment plans established by peers when needed
Provides developmental support in new hire onboarding through peer-to-peer mentoring and sharing best practices
Professional Experience & QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent
1+ years of recent, consecutive work history and/or employment preferred
Overall fluency in both English and Spanish languages
Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and all other federal and state laws and regulations related collections preferred
Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills
Ability to complete required company trainings
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.