Care.com Is Hiring Part-Time Care Specialists (Degree Required)

Care for a part-time customer service gig at a company that helps families?

Online family-care marketplace, Care.com, is hiring part-time care specialists, aka customer service reps, to connect families with caregivers.

The company offers comprehensive care services such as senior care, child care — even pet and house-sitting services.

Care Specialists walk families through the enrollment process and match them with a caregiver who meets their needs. Specialists also screen prospective caregivers through phone calls, background checks and other methods to ensure they’re qualified for the role.

This part-time position is available anywhere in the U.S., but schedules are based on Eastern time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekly schedules can fluctuate, with a minimum of 10 hours a week and a maximum of 29. Previous phone experience (specifically in sales or customer service) and a bachelor’s degree are required.

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Care Specialist at Care.com

Pay: Not specified.

Responsibilities include:

• Signing up families for care programs, answering questions and providing guidance throughout the enrollment process.
• Screening potential care providers who want to list their services on Care.com.
• Assisting families while they choose and interview caregivers.
• Follow up to make sure families are satisfied.

Applicants for this position must have:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Phone experience in a customer-service or sales role.
• Availability to work at least 10 hours a week on Eastern time.
• Experience as a child care worker and/or knowledge of child development (preferred).
• A proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Organizational skills and a attention to detail.
• Discretion regarding sensitive information.

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