Overview
Customer Service Representative Jobs in Buffalo, NY at WNY Independent Living Inc.
Title: Customer Service Representative
Company: WNY Independent Living Inc.
Location: Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living. Customer Service Representative.
FT. Benefits. $40,000- $42,000/Year.
Closing Date: June 11, 2026
Description
Answer incoming department calls and direct them to the appropriate staff. Assist program
staff with documentation management and processing. Perform general office duties.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Answer and direct all outside Taking Control calls to appropriate staff.
- Return all Consumers and Personal Assistants phone calls, regarding the same
issues above, within 24-hours of initial contact.
- Respond to inquiries based on knowledge of the program.
- Assist program staff with documentation management and processing.
- Address and mail the following as needed: utilization letters, reauthorization letters and
availability lists.
- Assist with accurately entering/updating demographics for both Consumers, DCWs
and PAs, including any temporary changes, into the relevant databases while
ensuring that the data housed in all databases is consistent.
- Assist in handling complaints made to the Customer Service Team by Consumers,
DCWs or PAs related to Taking Control Self-Directed Home Care program.
- Assist in fulfilling requests from Consumers for PPE supplies.
Education & Training
High school diploma or equivalency
OR
Associate Degree in a business-related field
Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic
credentials.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if Required)
Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent requires two (2) years of work experience in general
office work.
Associate degree requires one (1) year of work experience in general office work.
Skills & Abilities
Must be able to type thirty-five (35) words per minute and answer the telephone.
Must have basic level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excel
spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks.
Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring
a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Human Resources Dept.
WNY Independent Living, Inc.
3108 Main St.
Buffalo, N.Y. 14214
Email: [email protected]
