Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleCall Center Representative 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $53262 to $64693 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).***
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Either 1. a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, and three years of full time work experience as a call center agent in a customer call center* in a government agency;**
Or 2. sixty college semester credit hours and two years of full time work experience as a call center agent in a customer call center* in a government agency;**
Or 3. a bachelor's degree and one year of full time work experience as a call center agent in a customer call center* in a government agency.**
*A customer call center is defined as a telephone service facility set up to handle a large number of inbound and/or outbound calls. The specific work experience must have included the use of verbal communication as the primary means of providing information regarding policies, procedures, services, or products to the general public.
**A government agency is defined as a Department, Office, or Commission at the federal, state, county, or municipal level. This includes any unit, bureau, or division in a Department, Office, or Commission, at the federal, state, county, or municipal level. It does not include any private or publicly-held entity, such as a firm, company, or similar non-governmental entity, that contracts with or provides services to a government agency.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
• Supervise a team of Call Center Representative 1s.
• Monitor Call Center Rep 1 calls and/or have direct customer contact to ensure adherence to quality control, performance, operation standards.
• Perform call taking and electronic functions as needed during peak volume times and for staff coverage
• Directly handle the more complex calls and issues to ensure a prompt appropriate resolution and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Provide technical assistance or training as needed to Call Center Rep 1s.
• Assist in maintenance and revision of the Call Center Policy and Procedures Manual, training documents and materials that serve as instructional aides.
• Identify problems or complaint trends in a particular subject area and communicate these to the appropriate division and/or section for handling
• Approve leave and track time and attendance
• Review, monitor and complete staff performance evaluations
• Determine and oversee staff assignments
• Identify training needs and arrange for provision of training
• Manage and direct program activities by setting priorities and deadlines
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments ***For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - NLP
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.