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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote call center agent in Kankakee, IL is $16.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.85 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Remote Call Center Agents are professionals who handle customer service, sales, or support inquiries over the phone or through digital channels, but they work from home or another remote location instead of a physical call center. They use specialized software to access company systems, answer calls, resolve issues, and provide information to customers. This role requires strong communication skills, a reliable internet connection, and the ability to work independently. Remote agents often enjoy flexible schedules and the convenience of working from their chosen environment.

What does a remote call center agent do?

As a remote call center agent, your responsibilities are to answer questions from customers, provide customer service for inbound calls, and make outbound calls to customers regarding sales, orders, billing information, and other quality assurance issues. If your responsibilities include tasks related to being a sales representative, you may follow up on leads generated by other sales reps or marketing managers. When you are unable to answer questions for a client or customer, you pass them off to a more experienced home-based representative or manager.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote call center agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Call Center Agent, you need excellent verbal communication, active listening skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software, call routing systems, and headset technology is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, patience, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for success in a remote environment. These competencies ensure efficient customer service, high satisfaction rates, and effective performance while working independently.

What are some common challenges faced by remote call center agents, and how can they be effectively managed?

Remote call center agents often face challenges such as maintaining consistent communication with their team, handling technical issues, and staying motivated in a home environment. To manage these challenges, agents can utilize collaboration tools like team chat platforms, ensure a reliable internet connection, and establish a dedicated workspace to minimize distractions. Regular check-ins with supervisors and participation in virtual team meetings also help foster a sense of community and support, making it easier to stay engaged and informed.
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Infographic showing various Remote Call Center Agent job openings in Kankakee, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,426 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Call Center Remote Customer Service Representative

Vimo

Bourbonnais, IL • Remote

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Description

It's truly an exciting time to be a part of Vimo! We are hiring Remote Customer Service Representatives to join our elite teams. Despite everything we are facing in our communities and our country right now, Vimo is coming together as a team, adapting, growing, and hiring. At Vimo, there are many opportunities to grow, and we hope to appeal to reliable, dedicated, and self-driven individuals to join us. We are committed to building each other up and infusing a motivating and positive work environment despite working remotely. Our vision has always been to make finding and enrolling in health insurance simple, this is more important now than ever before. As a Remote Customer Service Representative, you'll be a part of delivering an amazing customer experience and help unveil the mystery of finding and enrolling in health insurance.

Vimo currently has the largest state-based marketplace footprint, and our consumer-friendly interface and decision support tools empower millions of consumers across the country to make better health plan decisions. Vimo builds and operates award-winning cloud-based enrollment tools that serve state-based exchanges, brokers, insurers, and consumers. In addition to eligibility determination, plan selection, and enrollment technology for state agencies, the company delivers innovative agent marketing and call center tools and services.

Full-time/Seasonal

· $17.00/hr. plus performance incentives

· $19.00/hr. Spanish Bilingual, plus performance incentives

Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Complete Background check and drug test within 3 days
  • Dedicated, private, and secure workspace
  • Personal device with functioning camera required for the Training Period
  • Committed to full attendance for paid 3-week Training period
  • Minimum Internet Speed of 100 mb/s with ethernet
  • Cable/Fiber Broadband Internet with a hard-wired ethernet connection is required
  • NOT compatible with mobile internet service providers and/or satellites.
  • NOT compatible with Wi-Fi internet access or Wi-Fi adapters/extenders
    (For example, T-Mobile is not compatible with our internal systems)

Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities   

  • Inbound/Outbound Calls 

  • Deliver the highest level of customer service experience consistently 

  • Manage customer accounts and provide technical support 

  • Application Data Entry 

  • Online chat inquiries as assigned 

  • Interpret and follow defined procedures and policies 

  • Creative problem-solving skills 

  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing projects and updates  

  • Time and task management (multitasking and task prioritization) 

  • Extensive self-study, training, and testing are required; eligibility to proceed through training and certifications is dependent upon passing required exams  

  • Adhere to regulated guidelines for communications via all channels 

Qualifications  

  • Moderate to Advanced computer skills  

  • High level of comfort learning new technology 

  • High level of professionalism 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Comfortable working from home 

  • Self-motivated and success-driven 

What We Offer  

  • Paid Training 

  • Full-Time, Seasonal role 

  • Performance and attendance-based incentives, in addition to the base pay 

  • The convenience of working from home 

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment   

  • 401K Match  

  • Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) 

  • Paid time off (PTO) 

Preferred Experience (not required)  

  • Previous experience in customer support or technical support role  

  • Previous experience with Group and/or Individual health insurance, or the Affordable Care Act  

  • Previous experience in a Call Center  

  • Familiarity with CRM systems and practices  

  • Spanish Bilingual, a plus

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