Quality Assurance Specialist

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 PTO days

9 company holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Free parking

Onsite fitness center

Verizon perks

Car dealership perks

Local movie theater perks

Theme park perks

Job summary

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to review firm-wide collection activities for compliance with FDCPA, client work standards, and firm policies. The role includes auditing calls, developing scorecards, and providing timely quality metrics to clients.

The candidate will identify training needs, generate regular reports, and collaborate with management to improve training programs and overall performance.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant collection experience and understanding of the legal process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management to meet deadlines.
• Collaboration with internal departments and external clients for information sharing and gathering.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of applicable federal regulations.
• Types a minimum of 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Establishes schedule for monitoring collection calls for department employees.
• Audits unit activities and examines records to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Develops and maintains scorecard system to document caller activities.
• Identifies training needs and refers to management for follow-up.
• Prepares routine reports and submits findings to management.
• Provides feedback to clients and monitors calls for external vendor programs.
• Ensures accuracy of information and quality of delivery by monitoring calls.

Skills

Collection experience

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Typing speed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for reviewing firm wide collection activities to ensure compliance with Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.P.C.A.), client work standards, and firm policies and procedures.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Establishes schedule for monitoring collection calls for department employees
• Audits unit activities, examines records, and monitors employee work products to ensure compliance with client work standards, firm procedures, and all other applicable rules and regulations, such as Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.C.P.A.)
• Develops and maintains scorecard system to document caller activities
• Identifies employees requiring additional training and refers to management team and collections trainer for follow-up
• Conducts special audits for management, as required
• Keeps abreast of new or changing client standards and government regulations to ensure collection activities remain in compliance
• Prepares routine reports and submits findings to management team
• Assists with identifying trends and suggests ideas for new or expanded training programs
• Provides accurate and timely quality monitoring reports to client regarding quality, compliance and performance measures
• Provides requested information in response to client audits
• Provides feedback to Network Firms by monitoring calls for external vendor programs
• Ensures accuracy of information and quality of delivery by monitoring telephone calls; recommending improvements.
• Accurately responds to client questions/concerns in timely manner
• Performs special projects as required, such as assisting with the development, research, and delivery of new trainings, or other job aids when necessary
• Attend group monitoring sessions with clients and business unit to ensure consistent quality measurement and feedback
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position
• Additional duties as requested or required

Qualifications:

• 3 years relevant collection experience and understanding of the legal process or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines
• Collaboration with internal departments and external clients for information sharing and gathering
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of applicable federal regulations
• Types a minimum of 35 words per minute

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected pay range for this position is $22.79 - $28.13 depending on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually +9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives
• On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center for all employees

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the empl oyee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled.

EEO Statement:

Weltman is an equal opportunity employer.

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