Benefits- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Job typeLocation- This is an in-office opportunity located at 820 N. French Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Pay- $18.00 per hour plus $630 to be paid towards medical health insurance per month.
ScheduleJob SummaryThe Senior CCR works under close supervision and follows specific procedures and detailed instructions to make initial contact with taxpayers, to inform them of delinquencies in their accounts and to advise them of the existence of several specific repayment and resolution options. The Senior CCR makes routine collections and forwards more complicated accounts to the Collection Specialist or other staff for resolution. The Senior CCR may perform entry-level information gathering and verification for certain accounts when more senior employees, managers or the client have either recommended an account for Administrative Wage Garnishment/Litigation or have determined that the full balance cannot be collected due to bankruptcy, incarceration, medical disability, or death on the part of the taxpayer. In this role the position follows detailed instructions and procedures to contact employers, health care professionals, corrections/prisons officials, state and county records departments, taxpayers, and/or other third parties by telephone and/or in writing to request, gather, and file necessary account information. Under close supervision and using the specific scripts and procedures, the position may conduct follow-up communications with the taxpayers and employers regarding wage garnishment or repayment. The Senior CCR may receive and submit to the client hearing requests from taxpayers.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollection Functions• Skip-tracing taxpayers to locate current residence and employment information
• Handling incoming and outgoing collection calls
• Negotiating balance in full payments, payment arrangements or legal referrals
• Preparing consolidation paperwork
• Reviewing accounts and schedule contact dates for follow-up calls
Senior Collection Functions• Assist the management team as needed.
• Provide support to Collectors by checking email, process payments, validating and running credit cards.
SecurityInformation and Physical Security is the responsibility of every employee. In your position you are required to safeguard the computer systems by following proper username and password management which includes selecting challenging passwords and committing them to memory - they should not be written down or stored where others can freely have access. This also includes securing your desk and workstation when you are not there - this includes locking your session and putting sensitive paperwork away when not physically at your desk. You are not to share your username or password with anyone. The physical security of our offices are equal importance, never shadow or let someone shadow your entry into the office- if this occurs quickly report this action immediately. You are required to follow all Information Technology policies and procedures in regards to the management of your system accounts and equipment. If you witness any security violation you should immediately report it to management.
QualificationsEducation
High school diploma or GED requiredExperienceCollection experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Establish a good working relationship with team members and internal contacts in order to maintain and continuously strive to improve the level of overall service being provided.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comply with rules, regulations, laws and methods as related to debt collection.
• Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Successfully complete and pass the FDCPA test.
• May be required to undergo and pass applicable background checks.
Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Medical BenefitsFor a position at this level, Coast will pay $630 per month for medical coverage for the employee. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Eligibility and participation are subject to the terms outlined in the applicable Summary Plan Description.
Dental and VisionFor a position at this level, Coast offers optional buy-up plans for dental coverage. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Paid Time OffPaid Holidays: 11 Federal holidaysSick Leave: At the start of employment, employees will begin accruing one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual. Employees may not use more than 40 hours of sick leave in any benefit year.
Paid Vacation: Beginning on the one-year anniversary of employment, 10 days of vacation will be awarded. Thereafter, additional vacation will be awarded on each anniversary with vacation accruals increasing on five-year incremental anniversaries.
RetirementCurrently offered through TransAmerica.
Employees become eligible to participate in Coast's 401k plan the first day of the quarter following successful completion of a 60-day waiting period beginning with their start date. Eligibility and participation of the 401k plan are governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the Summary Plan Description.
Currently, and only by way of summary, Coast will match up to 3% of contributions made after one year of employment.
Term Life InsuranceFor a position at this level, Coast provides company-paid term life insurance with a $10,000 death benefit upon successful completion of a 90-day introductory period.
Additional Voluntary Benefits- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available when enrolled in Bronze medical plan
- Accident insurance offered
- Employee life insurance (additional coverage available at employee cost) offered
- Spouse and child life insurance options offered
- Short and long term disability offered
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee referral bonuses
* Note: Plans, coverage options, and company contributions are subject to change during annual open enrollment.
DisclaimerThis job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Coast Professional, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Vet/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.Equal Opportunity Employer
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