Customer Service Representative

Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living. Customer Service Representative.

FT. Benefits. $40,000- $42,000/Year.

Closing Date:
October 2, 2026

Answer incoming department calls and direct them to the appropriate staff. Assist program staff with documentation management and processing. Perform general office duties.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Human Resources Dept.

WNY Independent Living, Inc.

3108 Main St.

Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

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