What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aging, Disability and Veteran Resource Center (ADVRC) Call Center Specialist position at Alamo Area Council of Governments?
This is a non-supervisory call center position within the Aging, Disability and Veteran Resource Center (ADVRC). This position assists veterans of all ages, older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities and their families in obtaining community assistance services to include duties such as conducting phone assessments through person-centered options counseling, coordinating services, and making appropriate community referrals for resources. This position requires familiarity with various government programs, such as Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Administration for Community Living (ACL), Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Older Americans Act (OAA), and Office Area Agency on Aging (OAAA), Veteran Administration (VA) and insurance policies regarding aging programs and other AACOG programs, and veteran community resources. Works assisting older adults, caregivers, veterans, and individuals with disabilities and their families in obtaining community assistance services to include duties such as conducting phone assessments through person-centered options counseling, coordinating services, and making appropriate community referrals for resources.
Multitask in call center environment; Creating and maintaining confidential records in the client information systems utilized by the agency/department/program; Assess the needs of callers to screen for appropriate services; Coordinating services with internal/external service providers; and Providing information and referrals for community services. Executes independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem-solving or crisis intervention techniques; Adhering to quality assurance plan, policies, and procedures per internal and external agencies; Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
This role involves learning Aging, Disability and Veteran services call center protocols. Providing vital support to veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities by connecting them with essential services and resources, promoting their wellbeing and independence through individual follow-up, and on-going monitoring of clients' status of requests with the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Alamo Veterans Network (AVN); Intakes calls daily; staff on incoming calls for service, such as care coordination, benefits counseling, Health and Wellness, Ombudsman and Nutrition programs; Follows-up on voice message left after hours and calls clients back within 24 hours; Informs on community and governmental agency resources for veteran population; Ensures call volume for the call center is in accordance with contractual obligations; Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Desired Degree/Job Experience: High school diploma or its equivalent; two (2) years of social service work experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities preferred.
This position is Pay Grade 9, with a starting hourly rate of $19.15. This is a non-exempt position. Open until Filled. Only electronic online applications will be accepted.
AACOG offers a generous benefits package. These benefits can be reviewed at https://aacog.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/ADVANTAGES of WORKING for AACOG 2025.pdf.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.15 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
