Customer Solutions Center Representative-Bilingual

PHFA Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is seeking a Customer Solutions Center Representative 1 in Harrisburg. This role involves being the first point of contact for clients, providing information on housing programs and loan servicing, and ensuring compliance with agency policies.

The representative must assist borrowers with inquiries and be fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Preferred qualifications include experience in financial services or mortgage servicing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of customer service or call center experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn loan servicing systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Full bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls and respond to customer inquiries regarding housing programs.
• Provide information related to loan balances, payment history, and escrow accounts.
• Assist borrowers with payment processing and explain available options.
• Support customers experiencing financial hardship with information on assistance options.
• Document all customer interactions accurately in the system.
• Research and resolve basic account discrepancies.
• Escalate complex loan servicing issues to appropriate departments.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Meet established call center performance metrics.
• Provide professional, courteous, and empathetic service.

Job description

Job Overview

Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non‑routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.

The Customer Solutions Center Representative 1 serves as the first point of contact for clients of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. This role is responsible for providing accurate information, resolving inquiries, and delivering high‑quality customer service related to housing programs and loan servicing. The representative will assist borrowers with account questions, payment processing, escrow inquiries, and general loan servicing support while ensuring compliance with agency policies and regulatory guidelines. This person must be fully bilingual in written and oral Spanish and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls (approximately 50‑75/day) and respond to customer inquiries regarding housing programs and mortgage loan accounts.
• Provide information related to loan balances, payment history, escrow accounts, due dates, and payoff requests.
• Assist borrowers with payment processing and explain available payment options.
• Support customers experiencing financial hardship by providing information on available assistance or loss mitigation options (as directed).
• Document all customer interactions accurately in the system.
• Research and resolve basic account discrepancies.
• Escalate complex loan servicing issues to appropriate departments.
• Learn and stay current with general information about programs and services offered across multiple agency divisions, including Homeownership, Loan Servicing, Strategic Planning and Policy, Housing Counseling, Program Operations, Multifamily and Information Resources.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Meet established call center performance metrics (call quality, call handling time, attendance, etc.).
• Provide professional, courteous, and empathetic service at all times.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of customer service or call center experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn loan servicing systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Full bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and oral).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, mortgage servicing, or housing programs.
• Knowledge of basic mortgage terminology.
• Experience handling Spanish language calls or supporting Spanish‑speaking borrowers.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Professional Communication
• Problem‑Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Compliance Awareness
• Time Management

EEO & Diversity Statement

As an employer, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and reflects the residents that it serves. We strive to maintain a workplace where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunities in all aspects of employment. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, family status, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race or religion.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all staff and programs. The Agency values, honors, and strives for the equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all forms.