What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paratransit Customer Service and Reservations Manager position at CS Recruiting?
Paratransit Customer Service and Reservations Manager
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities
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Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the Reservations/Training/ Quality Assurance.
- Ensure call center is adequately staffed to handle fluctuating call volumes; adjust resources as needed.
- Supervise and evaluate performance of all staff within the broker and scheduling center.
- Manage and update SOPs for broker and scheduling operations.
- Analyze reporting data to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate trip bookings, modifications, and cancellations are handled efficiently and ADA-compliantly.
- Monitor call analytics (volumes, wait times, service levels) to maintain operational targets.
- Submit all required phone system data and contractual reports accurately and on time.
- Ensure exceptional service for customers during reservation interactions.
- Address and resolve escalated service issues with professionalism and empathy.
- Ensure timely investigation and resolution of customer complaints.
- Design and implement comprehensive training programs for new hires, focusing on ADA compliance, scheduling software, and customer service protocols.
- Lead continuous training efforts to address service gaps and implement process updates.
- Maintain training documentation, SOPs, and knowledge repositories.
- Conduct call monitoring and coaching sessions to reinforce service quality standards.
- Lead a team of reservation agents, trainers, and support staff.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and mentorship.
- Partner with HR and Operations in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process.
- Cultivate a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous learning.
- Ensure staff training and operations adhere to ADA, HIPAA, and internal policies.
- Generate performance, compliance, and training reports to identify trends and opportunities.
- Support internal and external audits, QA processes, and compliance checks.
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in customer service or call center management.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management-level experience.
- Strong working knowledge of telecommunications systems and Trapeze scheduling/brokering software.
- Proficiency in IVR and call center technology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience in managing and coaching teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Certified Trainer or related training/development certification is preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is preferred.
- Experience working with seniors, people with disabilities, or other vulnerable populations is preferred.
- High energy, strong work ethic, and a self-motivated, hands-on leadership style.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across all organizational levels.
- Trustworthy and able to build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a strong ability to anticipate and solve problems effectively.
- Strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and decision-making skills.
- Action-oriented with a sense of urgency and the ability to drive results under pressure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ADA regulations, paratransit service standards, and demand-response transportation.
- Commitment to safety, exceptional customer service, and continuous operational improvement.
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Salary : $98,000 - $108,000