Customer Care Advocate

Job Title: Customer Care Advocate
Location: Warwick, RI (Training will be onsite as well as nesting),
Training Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday EST
Pay Rate: $20/hr on w2 Paid Weekly!
Initial Assignment Length: 6+ Months (Extension is possible based on performance, attendance, and business need)
Start Date: 7/20/2026
Benefits: Paid weekly, health, dental + vision insurance available!
Post-training schedule and location
Work hours will fall between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST, and employees may be assigned any shift within those hours.
After training, the role will transition primarily to a work-from-home model. However, employees must be available to report to the office with short notice in the event of system or connectivity issues to ensure work continuity.
Employees will also be required to attend in-office team meetings once per month or as needed
 
Job Description:
Required Skills and Experience:

• Suggested 2+ years of experience in Customer Service. Prior Call Center experience is highly preferred.
• Must live within one hour commute of Warwick, RI MetLife building.
• Experience navigating multiple screens while delivering good customer experience.
• A strong home internet connection is required. Minimum internet speed must be at least 50 Mbps. Candidates must have high-speed internet service (DSL, Cable, FIOS, etc.) and be able to connect directly to their router/modem using a LAN cable connection. Wireless-only connections are not permitted.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Live within a commutable distance to a MetLife Office for business reasons (monthly events, training, meetings).
• Training will be in-office for a designated duration. No time off can be taken during training and nesting period. Must adhere to strict start/end times.
• After training, the job is performed primarily virtually with required monthly in office days based on business needs.
• Required to work an assigned shift during hours of operation between 8:00am – 6:00pm ET, Monday through Friday; must be flexible regarding the ability to work overtime & shift worked, which may change based on business need and bidding process.
• Able to work in a stationary position 75% of time.

Skillsets & Proficiencies

• Strong computer/keyboard skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
• Quickly grasps information and efficiently solves verbal challenges with strategic thinking.
• Communicates complex verbal and written concepts with ease.

• Customer Centric
• A passion for serving customers and a personal commitment to following through in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Professionally demonstrate empathy to others.
• What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)
• Suggested 2+ years of experience in Customer Service. Prior Call Center experience is highly preferred.
• High School diploma, GED, some college experience, trade, or professional certification.
• A demonstrated ability to quickly learn and continuously develop functional knowledge and an understanding of company products as well as administrative, claims, underwriting and marketing functions.
• A passion for serving customers and a personal commitment to following through in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer/keyboard skills as well as analytical and trouble shooting skills.
• Superb listening skills and professional oral & written communication skills with an ability to inspire trust and accountability though an empathetic communication style which promotes a quality image of MetLife.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Communicate with customers via telephone using strong communication skills. Active listening, and empathy.
• Drive solutions that best meet the customer’s needs.
• Analyze and resolve complex customer issues such as requests regarding various product aspects, policy provisions, claim status, basic procedures, etc.
• Ensure each customer experience is exceptional by leveraging effective listening skills, attention to detail, strong intellectual curiosity, and an honest desire to make a difference.
• Efficiently process transactions and refer requests for other policy modifications to appropriate areas. Track responses to ensure completion.
• Support special product and/or service campaigns as needed, or as requested by the customer.
• Efficiently access and navigate multiple electronic systems to provide a complete and integrated response to the customer’s inquiry.
• Perform these responsibilities in a consistent, professional manner while exercising strong verbal, interpersonal and high-quality service skills.

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