Contact Center Research Representative (Uncertified)

In-Person

Battle Creek, MI

Full time

R0009666

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Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs.If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire. Being a person without a disability will not impact your eligibility to be hired for this position.

This specific job is open to all interested candidates, both people with and without disabilities.

Peckham Inc. – Contact Center Research Representative IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• WAGE: Starting at $19.19 per hour . $2 per hour shift premium for hours worked between 6pm - 6am on weekdays or any hours worked on Saturday or Sunday. $5.59 per hour for health and welfare benefit paid in addition to all wages

• LOCATION: 74 Washington St. N Battle Creek. This position is in-person only ( this is not a remote work position)

• HOURS: Full-Time positions only. Applicants must be available to work any shift. All new hires will begin training on first shift . Following training, temporary placement will continue on first shift unless adjusted due to business needs . After the initial placement period, shift assignments are determined through a performance-based bidding process. All schedules are based on current needs of the contract

Sign-On Bonus!

• Receive $300 after training!

• 90 days after completing training, you are eligible to earn an additional $300 when you meet performance requirements!

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• Great Company Culture. Peckham was named #11 in the 2015 Fortune Magazine’s “Great Place to Work” for small and medium companies and has been certified as a Great Place to Work® company for six consecutive years!

• Work Life Balance. At Peckham, we “embrace the ‘AND’”!

• Rest & Relaxation. Receive 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off and sick time!

• Health Benefits. Medical with HSA options, as well as dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Career Development. Opportunities for professional advancement, including enhanced responsibility and increased pay.

• Support & Understanding. Peckham provides all Team Members with on-the-job support.

SUMMARY

The Contact Center Research Representative (CCRR) position involves providing customer service and research support for a government client through phone and email. Key responsibilities include identifying and prioritizing customer requests, documenting information, conducting research, and using government systems to resolve issues or escalate them as needed. The role requires problem-solving skills, computer troubleshooting, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new information. Successful candidates should have a strong customer service orientation, excellent research abilities, and the capacity to work independently while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Contact Center Research Representative (CCRR) is responsible for delivering superior customer service through timely responses to incoming calls and emails. Key duties include:

• Customer Service & Communication: Provide courteous assistance by answering inquiries, following policies and procedures to route requests, and resolving customer issues effectively

• Data Entry & Research: Gather and log customer information into databases, using critical thinking skills to research and resolve requests

• Escalation & Documentation: Verify customer data, escalate issues when necessary, and provide clear written responses

• Customer Contact Request Management: Open and manage call and email requests; ensuring they are completed within specified timeframes

• Quality & Confidentiality: Maintain high-quality results by adhering to standards, handling inquiries professionally, and managing sensitive information with discretion

• Software Utilization: Use multiple software systems to address a range of customer and vendor inquiries

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapt to shift changes based on performance and be flexible with work hours. Perform other assigned duties as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• At least 18 years old

• Proficient in the English language (written and verbal)

• U.S. Citizen

• Ability to pass a thorough background check screening (credit and criminal history) to determine fitness for a federal security clearance, including engagement with the federal security process to obtain a federal security clearance.

• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to facilitate clear and accurate information exchanges with customers

• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, keyboarding speed and accuracy, internet-based research)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical 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 individual will be required to multitask. The employee will also be required to speak, listen, read, and use a computer simultaneously during their scheduled shift. Individuals will be required to be independently mobile throughout the building.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Individuals will be in a cubicle for most of their scheduled shift. Individuals are required to work well independently and as a member of a team. The tasks of the contact center are repetitive in nature. The noise level is generally moderate. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SECURITY

Many positions within the Contact Center Solutions Division require a security clearance. Candidates must successfully pass and maintain all required security and background checks applicable to the position and/or contract. Background investigations may include, but are not limited to, criminal history and financial reviews. The level and scope of required clearance may vary by role. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and ongoing maintenance of all required security and background checks, which may be conducted at hire and on an ad hoc basis as required. All required security and clearance checks are completed at no cost to the candidate.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law (https://dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

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SPECIAL NOTES

These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Click HERE (https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory) and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you

• Click HERE (https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx) and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you

• Email us at [email protected]

• Call us at (517) 316-4000

• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Contact Center Solutions

Location:

Battle Creek, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Team Member

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ABOUT PECKHAM

Peckham is a national award-winning non-profit organization, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming. Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning. Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness. Staff enjoy benefits such as generous PTO policies, modern facilities, pet friendly work sites, free fruit, fitness classes, massages available for purchase, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

MISSION

Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.

VISION

To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world-class, high-quality products and solutions.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law (https://dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

Peckham participates in the E-Verify program. For more information please click follow this link (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)

For information on Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER), follow this link (https://www.justice.gov/crt/case-document/file/1133936/download)

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

[1] Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For more information on the equal employment obligations of Federal contractors, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

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