Customer Service Specialist
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description Job Description CVR Associates is a dynamic consulting firm managing the Housing Choice Voucher program for the Chicago Housing Authority. CVR Associates is currently seeking Customer Service Specialists who will be responsible for assisting customers by answering a high volume of calls from participants, owners, property managers and applicants relative to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. If you enjoy speaking to customers and resolving issues and inquiries in a high volume setting, this may be a position for you. This position is critical to building a positive experience for the organization’s clients and as such, it is supported by all levels of the company management to attain top level customer service performance goals. The selected candidate must pass quarterly Call Center exams covering protocol, timeframes, procedures and program knowledge with a score of 85% or higher.
Essential Duties:
Explains in great detail the process, status, and results of annual and interim recertification's, transfers, inspections, abatements, and other aspects of CVR’s broad array of other activities associated with Voucher Services, Special Programs, Intake, and Inspections.
Will notify the teams of the necessity to schedule recertification appointments.
Gives explicit and detailed information to voucher holders as to the information that is needed for the recertification process (provides guidance to voucher holders through the recertification process); advises applicants of their status in Intake; entertains calls regarding landlord/tenant issues, and takes the necessary steps for resolution, etc.
Gives explicit information regarding the rent calculation process, and informs the inquiring clients as to how their specific rent calculation was determined.
Responding to calls from owners or property managers, the incumbent may be required to explain the “rent reasonableness” process related to rent adjustment(s).
Explains in detail the reason for the termination of the HAP contract, and the procedural steps necessary for reinstatement in the program.
Enters data and “case notes” into the company's internal systems
Directs non-program-related questions to the appropriate department and/or party.
Candidates must have:
Superior customer service abilities
High school diploma or GED
College coursework and business or technical school
A minimum of 1 year experience in an high volume, inbound call center/customer service environment
Basic computer and data entry skills
CVR Associates offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package and career advancement opportunities.
CVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Description CVR is a multi-disciplinary team of affordable housing industry leaders that specialize in program administration and community redevelopment. Since 1995, CVR has been a leader in the affordable housing industry with clients across the United States, as well as on the islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1995. CVR has over 400 employees and offices in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa. CVR provides program management of more than 46,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and has provided oversight in excess of $2 billion in affordable housing development for multiple clients. Company Description CVR is a multi-disciplinary team of affordable housing industry leaders that specialize in program administration and community redevelopment. Since 1995, CVR has been a leader in the affordable housing industry with clients across the United States, as well as on the islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1995. CVR has over 400 employees and offices in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa. CVR provides program management of more than 46,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and has provided oversight in excess of $2 billion in affordable housing development for multiple clients.
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