THIS POSITION IS REMOTE ANYWHERE IN THE US. AT THIS TIME WE ARE ONLY MOVING FORWARD WITH CANDIDATES WHO ARE BILINGUAL.  SHOULD BUSINESS NEEDS CHANGE AND WE ARE ABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO ARE NOT BILINGUAL WE WILL CONTACT CANDIDATES WHO HAVE APPLIED.

WHAT WE DO

KinderSystems (www.kindersystems.com) provides subsidy management and Early Childhood Education SaaS solutions for child care providers, Head Start programs and state agencies throughout the United States. Built and supported by industry experts, KinderSystems' innovative platforms share a single goal: allowing users to work smarter and more cost-effectively so that they can focus more on caring for and supporting children and families. Clients find that KinderSystems' platforms enable social service agencies and child care providers to manage cases more efficiently, reduce clerical errors, remove worker frustration, and reduce fraud.

WHAT YOU’LL DO WITH US:

As a Customer Support Specialist with KinderSystems, you will provide high-quality, first-line client service and technical support via telephone, email, chat, and personal interaction. We are looking for candidates that are enthusiastic about caring for our clients. This position requires strong attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset. Our Support Center is open from 7am-1am EST, and we are looking to fill multiple shifts during these times. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Answering telephone calls, emails, and chats in a fast-paced call center environment
• Accurately document and process customer claims in appropriate systems
• Follow all required scripts, policies, and procedures
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information
• Appropriately escalate customer issues to management
• Utilize knowledge base and training to answer customer questions accurately
• Answer telephone calls promptly and in a polite and professional manner
• Train end-users on how to use company software products and systems
• Help meet customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Attend meetings and training and review all new training material to stay up to date on changes
• Ensure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling
• Occasional travel may be required (for conferences or to visit customer sites)
• Occasional on-call or overtime evening hours are required, and occasional weekend hours may be required, depending on the needs of our clients
• This position is remote, and applicants are required to have a dedicated home office space free from noise and interruptions

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bilingual, including written and verbal communication
• Experience working in a support center, preferably SaaS.
• Experience within the childcare industry, preferable experience within a subsidized childcare program
• Experience with KinderSystems software is a huge plus!
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communications skills are essential
• Excellent troubleshooting skills are vital
• Teamwork is necessary
• Education and experience in customer handling skills are highly desirable
• Experience with CRMs
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is required
• Three or more years of on-the-job technical writing, training, or education experience is preferred
• The ability to travel locally/nationally for up to a week at a time is required

 WHAT WE OFFER

• The ability to work from anywhere in the United States
• Starting pay $20-$22/hr, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, starting the first of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan, with company match
• Paid company holidays and generous PTO
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues who are all focused on enabling and improving the childcare industry for all families.

KinderSystems actively embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a meaningful way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be which is why we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (without sponsorship) and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. In addition, KinderSystems' COVID-19 policy requires all non-remote employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, excluding any approved exemptions, such as for a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.