Customer Success & Implementation Specialist- Remote in CA

Position: Customer Success & Implementation Specialist- Remote anywhere in CA
What We Do:

Kinder Systems () is the leading provider of subsidy management software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to state agencies, Head Start programs, and child care providers. Built and supported by industry experts, Kinder Systems envisions a world where all families, no matter their income level, have access to high quality child care. Hundreds of agencies in the publicly funded child care sector use Kinder Systems applications via the cloud or mobile devices to streamline their operations, ensure compliance with government regulations, and meet the needs of the families they serve.

What

you’ll do with us:

As a Customer Success & Implementation Specialist with Kinder Systems, you will work in a dual role: half of your time will be spent successfully onboarding new customers through their implementation, and the other half will be spent providing high-quality, first-line customer service and technical support via telephone, Zoom/Teams, email, and chat to our California customers. We are looking for candidates that are enthusiastic about caring for our customers and have the aptitude for troubleshooting technical issues with software.

This position requires strong attention to details, patience, and a customer-focused mindset.

At this time we are only accepting applications from candidates who are located in the pacific, mountain, or central time zone, with preference given to candidates who are located in California. How we’ll keep you busy:

• Implementations:
  You will be responsible for owning the entire implementation and onboarding of a new customer:
  • Host a kick-off call with the customer to define roles and expectations.
  • Schedule and facilitate user training.
  • Serve as first point of contact for questions through implementation. Once the customer is live with the software, they will transition to Customer Support and Success.
• Customer Success:
  • Answer calls, emails and chats from our existing customers in a fast-paced environment, helping to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Troubleshooting technical issues to determine if there is a system issue, and report issues to our development team
  • Accurately document and process customer claims in appropriate systems
  • Appropriately escalated customer issues to the CA Customer Success Team Lead
  • Ensure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling
  • Attend meetings and training and review all new training material to stay up to date on changes

Who you are

• Strong interpersonal communication skills. This includes writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills with both internal and external customers. You work well with, and enjoy technology. You are comfortable training customers on software, but also know how to problem solve and de-escalate a call when a customer is having technical issues.
• Highly motivated, independent, and self-driven. You have an eye for details and are incredibly organized and able to transition between responsibilities quickly.
• Able to use documentation tools, training tools, and design tools.
• Training certifications and/or prior experience facilitating training is a plus.
• Experience in the use of standard Microsoft operating systems (including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint). Database systems, and applications programs helpful.
• Able to travel throughout the state for customer engagements and conferences.

What We Offer

• The ability to work from anywhere in California, with approximately 10% travel (California based)
• Compensation for this role is $22-$23/hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, starting the first of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan, with company match
• Paid company holidays and generous PTO
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues who are all focused on enabling and improving the child care industry for all families

Kinder Systems actively embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a meaningful way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be which is why we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.