What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Member Connection Specialist position at HAPO Community Credit Union Career Site?
HAPO Community Credit Union is an organization that believes in providing service that focuses on our members and giving back to the communities in which we do business - "Community" is our middle name. Our Standard of Service is to Defy Expectations. We promote individuality and encourage our employees to Defy Expectations®: To treat every situation as a unique opportunity to be in the moment and go beyond what is expected. We value every member and appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
Come defy expectations with us!
HAPO Health Benefits:
- No cost premium health insurance for all employees, including medical, dental and vision
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long term and Short term disability
HAPO Professional Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Pension Plan
- 401K program with match
- Flexible spending account (medical and dependent care)
- 0% interest on select personal loans
HAPO Personal Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid Birthday day off
- HAPO Anniversary day off
- Volunteer Opportunities (Both Paid and Volunteer)
HAPO is now accepting applications for a Bilingual Member Connection Specialist in Richland, WA. We are seeking an individual who is ambitious, self-motivated and who strives to represent HAPO’s core commitment “Be in the Moment” and standard of service “Defy Expectations” with our members, community as well as the team they are a part of. Ideal candidates will have excellent multi-tasking skills, excellent written and verbal skills and be comfortable with 80% of their day spent on phones. This position will be primary support for our Spanish Speaking phone queue. They will be capable of handling themselves in stressful situations and deescalating adverse member situations.
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
- Perform member requested transactions accurately and completely.
- Maintains confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and research matters.
- Full understanding of credit union products/services and looks for opportunities to proactively promote them in accordance with the credit union's program standards
- Answering 'back-to-back' calls with consistent exceptional service
- Receptive to frequent coaching on call recording
- Must be able to handle multiple channels of communication at a high level, I.E. Calls, chats, emails, member inbox, Fax
- Must be comfortable making informed decisions and exceptions to strengthen the member relationship while protecting the credit union
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Proficient in Formal Spanish Required- Must be able to effectively and exclusively communicate with Spanish-speaking members in both business and technical contexts.
• Banking and/or Call Center experience is preferred
Location: On-Site Richland (WA)
Schedule: Must be able to work 35-40 hours a week between the hours of 8:30am – 6:30pm M-F with Rotating Saturdays required
Starting Pay Range (DOE): $18.92 - $21.90
*Typically, Selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint range, based on applicable experience and qualifications.
HAPO is an equal opportunity employer that values employees and supports an organizational culture of diversity, respect and personal and professional growth.
*Only candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted. Please do not call for an update on the status of your application. Thank you for your understanding.
Salary : $19 - $22
