**Experienced Customer Support Representative – Public Benefit Programs**

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a knack for providing exceptional customer service and a strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, we invite you to join arenaflex as a Customer Support Representative, providing essential support to individuals enrolling in public benefit programs. As a Customer Support Representative at arenaflex, you'll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to provide empathetic and patient support to callers, making a tangible impact on their well-being and peace of mind. With a flexible work-from-home opportunity, you'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the US, choosing your own schedule within the client's hours of operation. **What You'll Be Doing** As a Customer Support Representative at arenaflex, your primary responsibilities will include: * Answering inbound calls from individuals enrolling in public benefit programs * Interacting with customers in a professional, empathetic, and compassionate manner * Providing information in accordance with established policies, procedures, and privacy laws * Assisting customers with program enrollment * Routing customers to the appropriate contacts via three-way calls to ensure a smooth call transfer * Assisting customers with their communication needs, including relay services for callers with speech or hearing impairments, translation services for callers who don't speak English, and more * Placing outbound calls as needed to share time-sensitive information with customers * Using multiple computer systems to access data and document information **About You** To succeed as a Customer Support Representative at arenaflex, you should have: * At least one year of customer service experience * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Great active listening skills * Strong attention to detail * Strong PC skills, including the ability to quickly learn new computer applications * A positive attitude * Empathy, patience, and professionalism * Strong multitasking skills and the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment * The ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable programs, policies, and procedures * Good problem-solving and de-escalation skills * The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information **Your Home Office Environment** To work as a Customer Support Representative at arenaflex, you'll need: * A computer meeting the following criteria: + Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 + Memory: 8GB of RAM + CPUs (Speed * Processors): 6 + Hard Drive: At least 500MB of free space + Sound: sound card (standard on most computers) + Up-to-date antivirus software + Access to high-speed, hardwired internet (no Wi-Fi or Satellite, please) + Dual monitors + A USB noise-cancelling headset + A webcam for your certification experience **Where arenaflex Contracts** arenaflex contracts with people in 31 states. The only states we do not currently contract in are: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA, and WI. We do not currently contract with anyone outside of the US. **Flexible Hours of Operation** As a Customer Support Representative at arenaflex, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling, where you use a self-scheduling platform to select when you work and when you don't, within the client's hours of operation. Hours of operation are: * Monday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET * Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET * Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 01:00 PM ET * Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET This opportunity is perfect for someone seeking roughly 10-15 hours per week so they can easily schedule around other commitments! **Pay and Perks** This flexible opportunity pays independent contractors $13 per hour. Your remote, independent contractor status allows you to work in the comfort of your own home - or anywhere in the US you can meet the office requirements. You'll enjoy significant savings in expenses related to transportation, clothing, childcare or eldercare, and food. You may also qualify for home office tax deductions, but you should consult with an accountant to determine eligibility. In addition, you'll receive: * One-on-one mentorship * Free certification and ongoing development opportunities * The freedom and flexibility to choose your own schedule, within the client's hours of operation * The chance to achieve better work-life balance You'll also be able to take advantage of arenaflex Perks, a program that recognizes the service provided by independent contractors to arenaflex's clients and their customers via the arenaflex Marketplace platform. With the arenaflex Perks program, you'll have the opportunity to earn Perks points. As those points add up, you'll unlock access to Perks - exclusive discounts and savings on a variety of common expenses such as health and dental coverages, banking services, legal and technical support, and more! Please note that arenaflex is connecting independent contractors to exclusive discounts and savings opportunities and is not providing employee benefits nor establishing an employee benefit program. Each independent contractor makes their own decision whether to engage with a Perks Partner. arenaflex receives no compensation in any form from the Perks Program. **Why Join arenaflex?** At arenaflex, we're passionate about making a difference in people's lives. We're committed to providing exceptional customer service and support to individuals enrolling in public benefit programs. As a Customer Support Representative at arenaflex, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing essential support to those who need it most. **How to Apply** If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have a strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply to become a Customer Support Representative at arenaflex. Please visit our website to learn more and submit your application. Apply Now! Apply for this job