Client Service Coordinator

State of Montana • Billings, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Client Service Coordinator position serves as a vital customer service role and has direct contact with the general public in-person and via a telephone helpline. This position listens to clients, advises of available assistance and timely processes applications/benefits or advises of further documentation required. This position also interviews clients, interprets policies and procedures, and handles a large caseload with competing priorities in a fast-paced customer service environment. Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public assistance programs and eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, practices, and positive public relations.
• Detail oriented, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality and proper release of information.
• Associate’s degree or certificate in communications, office management, business, human services, sociology, psychology, or other field of study AND four years of job-related experience determining or processing eligibility for social programs and/or health, financial loans, unemployment, collections, call center etc.
• OR Equivalent to graduation from high school AND five years of professional customer service experience to include considerable public contact in a fast-paced environment managing a large workload, solving complex problems, and handling competing priorities while meeting quality standards.
• OR related bachelor’s degree and 2 years job related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a vital customer service role with direct contact with the general public in-person and via a telephone helpline.
• Listens to clients, advises of available assistance and timely processes applications/benefits or advises of further documentation required.
• Interviews clients, interprets policies and procedures.
• Handles a large caseload with competing priorities in a fast-paced customer service environment.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree