Member Counseling Representative

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Retirement System is seeking an experienced contact center professional to work remotely as a Member Counseling Representative, providing primary customer contact for VRS members.

Open to Virginia residents. The role requires handling inquiries about plans and benefits, assisting with MyVRS access, and coordinating with other departments to deliver accurate information. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a high-volume customer service environment or related field.
• Experience serving customers by telephone, email, or in person.
• Experience navigating multiple computer applications and remote work tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Responds accurately to questions related to plans, benefits, and retirement processes via phone.
• Liaises with other departments to provide information to members and retirees.
• Conducts research and follow-up phone calls as necessary.
• Assists customers with online access to MyVRS and troubleshooting.
• Prepares customer communications using various mediums.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects.
• Participates in cross-hierarchal teams to improve services.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job description

Title: Member Counseling Representative

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Virginia Retirement System - Main Office

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $60,265

Full Time or Part Time: Full time

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) the day before the posted End Date.

Please read all information in the Important Notices section.

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Open to Virginia Residents Only

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is seeking an experienced contact center customer service professional to work remotely as a Member Counseling Representative providing primary customer contact for VRS members.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Responds accurately to a variety of questions, inquiries, and requests related to plans, benefits, and retirement processes via phone.

• Liaises as necessary with other departments to provide all relevant information and detail to members and retirees.

• Conducts research and make follow-up phone calls as necessary.

• Provides assistance with online access to MyVRS, troubleshooting technical issues that arise.

• Executes and communicate all relevant Contact Center policies and procedures, including providing procedural information to other staff members.

• Prepares customer communications and correspondence as required, using a variety of communication mediums.

• Performs various other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Participates in cross-hierarchal teams and contribute to improving services across agency lines.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a high volume customer service environment, employee benefits administration, public administration, accounting, payroll, finance, or related field.
• Experience serving customers by telephone, email, or in person.
• Experience navigating multiple computer applications, databases and communication platforms in a remote environment while researching information.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment maintaining availability during established work hours.

The most qualified candidates will possess:

• Ability to learn and apply retirement benefits, policies, procedures and business rules.
• Strong customer services skills and the ability to communicate professionally with individuals with varying levels of benefit knowledge.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to listen, ask appropriate questions, research information and identify customer needs.
• Ability to navigate web-based systems while assisting customers.
• Ability to accurately document customer interactions and maintain complete records.
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities and meet established service and quality standards.
• Ability to protect confidential and sensitive member information and comply with established information security and privacy while working remotely.
• Ability to work independently on routine matters while seeking guidance on complex or unfamiliar issues.
• Ability and willingness to participate in ongoing training and maintain knowledge as benefits, policies, procedures and systems change.

Remote Work Requirements:

This position is designated for remote work and requires the ability to perform assigned responsibilities effectively in a remote environment. Employees must maintain reliable connectivity, effectively use required technology and virtual communication tools, protect confidential information, maintain regular communication and availability during established work hours. Additionally, employees must meet established performance, quality and customer service expectations.

Hiring Range:

$60,265