Bilingual Essential Support Coordinator

A Wider Circle is a nonprofit organization focused on providing essential support to families in need. The Essential Support Coordinator will be responsible for delivering direct services to clients, overseeing appointment processes, and facilitating communication between clients and various teams within the organization. Responsibilities Oversee the client appointment process for furniture, baby items, and/or professional clothing from start to finish, with sensitivity and maturity Work directly with the clients receiving services at our center and treat all clients with dignity and respect Think beyond a standard response to questions, issues, challenges, etc Participate in community pop-up events and other projects to serve clients in unique and creative ways Respond to the high volume of inbound and outbound client calls in a timely manner Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming calls to the Essential Support program Become knowledgeable on how to respond to the various calls we receive, expressing high levels of customer service and empathy Identify clients' needs, provide information, and direct to appropriate staff when needed Input all data for appointments, calls, and other relevant interactions you took part in, and ensure every detail is clean and accurate Document all interactions and phone calls in the client management system appropriately and efficiently Communicate and collaborate with other teams, including in-kind donations, inventory, volunteer, admin, and operations teams, to ensure smooth functioning of all client appointments Connect clients to other programs offered by A Wider Circle, and to resource navigators for help securing resources outside of the organization as needed Work collaboratively with the team to ensure that we are meeting our daily goals Be flexible to changes and assist the team where needed Develop a mindset to think one step ahead, always identifying ways to improve daily operations for the team Ensure the showroom and Welcome Center are in beautiful condition/shape at all times Pick up trash, arrange furniture, clean, and decorate as needed to create a beautiful shopping experience for our clients Assist with guiding interns and volunteers Set a good example and help in their learning process Make professional development a priority and complete steps to reaching your identified professional development goals each year, not including any mandatory team or agency-wide trainings Continue to learn about the people that we serve Skills Ability to function in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to demonstrate compassion to a range of clients experiencing poverty and other stressors Good organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to prioritize tasks Ability to work in a team environment Proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or related software Ability to learn other softwares (i.e. Apricot, Acuity) Associate's Degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field One year of experience working in customer service and/or an office environment Must be authorized to work in the United States Bachelor's Degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field Two years of experience working in a customer service or professional office setting Experience working with individuals and families living in poverty Conversational proficiency or fluency in another language besides English Comfortable with driving a work van Benefits Dental Insurance Health Insurance Health Savings Account Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Short-term Disability Vision Insurance Company Overview A Wider Circle provides various types of management consulting services to their clients. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is