OUR ORGANIZATION:

Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2026 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.

OUR TEAM

The Michigan Works Team is made up of dedicated professionals whose role is to develop the local workforce and build a talent pipeline to meet current and future needs of employers in the area. At the same time, we are helping jobseekers in our community find sustainable employment. Customers and visitors come to our office (what we call - the One Stop) with many different skill levels and work with our specialists through coaching, scholarships for classroom training in high demand occupations, and on-the-job training opportunities. We work closely with local businesses to connect jobseekers to multiple types of employment from entry level work to professional careers.

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:

As the first line of contact visitors have with Michigan Works!, the Customer Care Specialist is expected to be courteous, friendly, helpful and presentable at all times. The primary function of the Specialist is to assist with day-to-day operations of the Michigan Works! service center through the provision of excellent customer service. This is accomplished by educating customers on new and existing Michigan Works! services, education of the Unemployment Insurance process, addressing customer inquiries, and providing referrals to local resources.

The Customer Care Specialist is required to be knowledgeable of core services and refers customers/visitors to Michigan Works! programs and initiatives to assist customers with employment and career goals. Secondary functions of this role include providing administrative, clerical and functional support to the Michigan Works! talent team.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

The Customer Care Specialist is a crucial player within Michigan Works! Team. We are working with a diverse population connecting individuals to community resources. Therefore, it is critical that Specialists are knowledgeable of the community and possess general information on services provided by imbedded partners within the center. We are assisting with barriers to employment and connecting individuals with resources to reach self-sufficiency. A Customer Care Specialist will have outstanding communication skills as well as a strong ability to multi-task providing resolution for a multitude of situations that may arise and the ability to direct visitors to appropriate locations.

Ensure timely opening and closure of the Michigan Works! service center
Understand all Michigan Works! Programs and services to better answer job seeker questions and to triage individuals to their next experience with Michigan Works!
Gain a thorough understanding of the Wagner-Peyser Act and all program and performance requirements
Provide excellent customer services to all customers in a friendly, courteous and uplifting manner
Have up to date knowledge about the Michigan Works! services and respond to all customer inquiries accordingly
Improve the customer experience by ensuring all customers are attended to promptly and their challenges are resolved
Ensure all Michigan Works! policies and procedures, code of conduct and guidelines are followed
Inform/suggest existing and new services to customers/visitors/callers
Utilize database to perform outreach connections to individuals that have visited the one-stop
Provide information and navigation assistance with Michigan Talent Connect accounts and Unemployment Insurance
Help customers navigate use of technology: including but not limited to; access to the internet, creating emails and contacting area resources
Ensure that customers’ confidential information is properly protected and only used for official purposes
Suggest effective ways through which the Michigan Works! service center can further promote services and increase customer satisfaction