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Consumer Care Representative (Collections Specialist/Customer Service)-August 2024
Geneseo
Aug 27, 2025
About Consumer Care Representative (Collections Specialist/Customer Service)

  Description

  Benefits

  11Paid Holidays

  401(k)

  401(k) matching

  AD&D insurance

  Advancement opportunity (Coast promotes from within)

  Dental insurance

  Disability insurance

  Employee assistance program

  Flexible schedule

  Health insurance

  Life insurance

  Paid sick time

  Paid time off

  Paid training

  Prize and Cash contest monthly

  Referral program

  Vision insurance

  Job type

  Full-time

  Government Division, non-tax, non-education, collecting on government debt.

  Location

  This is an in-office opportunity located at 4273 Volunteer Road Geneseo, NY 14454.Number of openings for this position

  Ongoing need to fill this role.Pay

  Starting at $17.20 per hour plus $4.23 health and welfare, with higher hourly potential based on experience.

  High end bonus potential.

  Schedule

  Monday to Friday

  Job Summary The Consumer Care Representative (Customer Service) works under close supervision and follows specific procedures and detailed instructions to make initial contact with debtors, to inform them of delinquencies in their accounts and to advise them of the existence of several specific repayment and resolution options. The Consumer Care Representative (Customer Service) makes routine collections and forwards more complicated accounts to the Manager or other staff for resolution. The Consumer Care Representative (Customer Service) may perform entry-level information gathering and verification for certain accounts when more senior employees, managers or the client have either recommended an account for Administrative Wage Garnishment/Litigation or have determined that the full balance cannot be collected due to bankruptcy, incarceration, medical disability, or death on the part of the debtor. In this role the position follows detailed instructions and procedures to contact employers, health care professionals, corrections/prisons officials, state and county records departments, debtors, and/or other third parties by telephone and/or in writing to request, gather, and file necessary account information. Under close supervision and using the specific scripts and procedures, the position may conduct follow-up communications with the debtors and employers regarding wage garnishment or rehabilitation programs. The Consumer Care Representative (Customer Service) may receive and submit to the client hearing requests from debtors. Job Duties and Responsibilities

  Skip-tracing debtors to locate current residence and employment information.

  Handling incoming and outgoing collection calls

  Negotiating balance in full payments, payment arrangements or legal referrals

  Reviewing accounts and schedule contact dates for follow-up calls

  Reading and following scripts verbatim.

  Follow Federal/State laws and company policies.

  Documenting interactions with Debtors

  Additional duties as assigned based on the line of business.

  Security Information and Physical Security is the responsibility of every employee. In your position you are required to safeguard the computer systems by following proper username and password management which includes selecting challenging passwords and committing them to memory, they should not be written down or stored where others can freely have access. This also includes securing your desk and workstation when you are not there. This includes locking your session and putting sensitive paperwork away when not physically at your desk. You are not to share your username or password with anyone. The physical security of our offices of are equal importance, never shadow or let someone shadow your entry into a Coast Professional, Inc. facility. If this occurs quickly report this action immediately. You are required to follow all Information Technology policies and procedures regarding the management of your system accounts and equipment. If you witness any security violation you should immediately report it to management. Qualifications Education

  High school diploma or GED required.

  Experience

  Collection experience preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  Reading and Typing

  Working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment

  Excellent communication skills

  Principles and practices of customer service.

  Establish a good working relationship with team members and internal contacts in order to maintain and continuously strive to improve the level of overall service being provided.

  Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

  Ability to comply with rules, regulations, laws and methods as related to debt collection.

  Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.

  Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

  Successfully complete and pass the FDCPA test.

  Successfully be approved to work on the contract, per the client’s requirements, state licensing and background check procedure.

  Clearance As a federal contractor, this position requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance granting access to classified information. The background investigation is conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and is an evaluation of the whole person to determine suitability. The suitability review begins after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted and will include a review of your employment, education, residences, references, criminal history and credit, as an example. Some of the most important factors in an investigation are the individual’s honesty, candor, and thoroughness in the completion of their security forms. In rare instances, non-U.S. citizens with highly specialized skills and experience may also be considered for the security clearance process. Licensing This position requires you are eligible to be licensed as a collector in certain states. Coast will submit and maintain all required individual collector licensing on your behalf. Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the physical presence in the workplace is essential. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Disclaimer This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Coast Professional, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Vet/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School or betterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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