About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The Care Specialist role at Empathy is a full-time position that involves providing live chat and phone support to families navigating loss, short-term disability leave, and other challenging life events. Empathy is a company that combines technology with compassionate human care to support people during difficult times. The role is part of the 24/7 operations and requires working independently during overnight hours. The Care Specialist will provide expert, empathetic support to users, addressing both practical and emotional needs. This includes responding to live chats, handling inbound phone calls, and completing task-based support requests. The role also involves creating detailed Care Plans for users and conducting comprehensive research to identify essential resources. Empathy has raised over $160 million in funding and supports over 50 million people across the US, Canada, and the UK. The company partners with leading employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver human-centric support at scale.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert, empathetic chat support to users
- Provide phone support to users via inbound calls
- Assist in creating detailed Care Plans for users
- Complete user requests related to closing accounts, funeral pricing and planning, sourcing vendors or professionals
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to resolve user challenges
- Conduct comprehensive research to identify essential resources for users
- Assist in the maintenance of the Care Team knowledge base and resources
- Act as a product expert who connects users to Empathy-specific tools and resources
Benefits
- Full-time, fixed overnight shift with a 30-minute unpaid meal break
- Opportunity to work with a company that supports over 50 million people across the US, Canada, and the UK
- Chance to be part of a team that provides compassionate, expert guidance via phone, chat, and email
Requirements & Qualifications
- Background in social work, grief support, crisis response, or customer care
- Self-motivated and tech-comfortable
- Ability to work with care and consistency during overnight hours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you are a good fit for the role.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and a cover letter.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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