Bilingual Care Manager, Empathy
English & Spanish Speaker
$24 - $26 / hour. + Equity
Grieving support platform
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Grieving support platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$24 - $26 / hour. + Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make care as practical as it is compassionate - partnering with employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver scalable support that eases emotional burdens, simplifies complex logistics and empowers families to move forward with clarity and resilience.
Role
Who you are
- Warm-hearted, empathetic, and patient team members
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required
- Must be a resident of and legally authorized to work in the United States
- Strong love for learning and conducting research in an unfamiliar field
- 2 years of professional experience in a customer-facing role/counseling/support/concierge services or related fields (including internships)
- Proficient in navigating new technology, tools, and platforms with a strong ability to adapt to evolving digital environments
- Experience in creating and communicating step-by-step process flows
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities involving challenging deadlines and priorities
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects while efficiently managing workflows
- Ability to analyze situations and make independent professional judgments without close supervision
Desirable
- Ability to work on weekends and evenings
- Previous experience in social work, grief counseling, disability services, education, allied health or other related fields
- Experience with Google Suite, Slack, and Zendesk
What the job involves
- The Empathy Care Team is a cornerstone of our app and services, enhancing our capacity to assist families. We’re looking for a compassionate, self-starting, organized, and collaborative Care Manager to be a member of our growing Care Team
- Your role will involve guiding families in both English and Spanish through their journey, documenting processes to evolve our knowledge base, and focusing on providing exceptional support to users via our omnichannel support model that includes phone, chat, and email support
- We’re currently hiring for the following full-time Care Manager shifts (all times listed in Eastern Time):
- Sunday - Thurs: 10 AM-6:30 PM ET (Days off: Friday and Saturday)
- Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM ET (Days off: Saturday and Sunday)
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET (Days off: Saturday and Sunday)
- You do not need to live in Eastern Time, but please note these are fixed schedules in ET. If you live in another time zone, your working hours will be adjusted to reflect the equivalent shifts in your time zone
- We strive to keep your schedule consistent once it is set. Our goal is to minimize disruptions and provide predictability for your work and personal planning
- At the same time, schedules are subject to change based on business needs. If changes are necessary, we will communicate them as early as possible and work with you to make the transition smooth
- Address all users' practical and emotional needs fluidly and expertly via phone, live chat, email, and other communication channels
- Act as a product expert who connects Users to Empathy specific tools and resources
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, in both English and Spanish, using the Empathy ‘voice.’
- Excel in organization, documentation, and time management to meet SLA requirements
- Work as a team player across different functions and quickly assist with tasks when asked
- Provide an exceptional User experience with a focus on empathy, compassion, and investment in the User’s journey
- Complete all onboarding and ongoing training in a timely manner and provide feedback on training to ensure the team is continually improving the way information is shared
- Surfacing any gaps or opportunities for professional development training that can benefit you or the larger team in providing an exceptional user experience
- Relay User insights and identify knowledge gaps to support product development
- Share reliable resources with service providers and state/government agencies
- Follow guidelines to escalate issues to the appropriate team member and operate with caution and care while working with sensitive User data
- Assist users in navigating the logistical complexities of life’s most challenging moments. Today, this centers on support after loss, including guidance through probate and tax implications. As Empathy expands, this role may also support families navigating challenges beyond loss, including disability
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to resolve User challenges
- Create personalized Care Plans for Managed Care Users
- Take on short-term projects as needed and defined by team leadership
Application process
- Candidates will participate in a multi-stage interview process, including conversations with peers and leadership. We value transparency, clarity, and thoughtfulness throughout the process
Our take
Grieving for a loved one is one of the most challenging things many people have to do in their life. Amongst the emotional strains of loss, losing someone often comes with an extreme amount of financial, legal and administrative responsibility. Empathy is a platform offering holistic support to families navigating the complexities of loss.
Founded in 2020, the platform and mobile app blends human care with innovative technology to address the multifaceted challenges of grief, estate settlement, benefits and probate. What sets Empathy apart is this comprehensive approach, providing personalised guidance, emotional grief resources, and practical tools through partnerships with employers and life insurers.
Strong funding underscores the company’s growing impact, with support from prominent investors and industry leaders. Empathy's success lies in its ability to fill a critical gap in traditional support systems, offering compassionate care that goes beyond financial assistance, and providing invaluable support during life's most difficult moments.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2025
$72m
SERIES C
Mar 2024
$47m
SERIES B
Total funding: $162m
Company benefits
- Premium Healthcare - Medical insurance with an option for $0 deductible & monthly payment, plus vision and dental benefits
- Paid Time Off - Four weeks of paid vacation time, in addition to federal holidays and paid sick leave
- Parental Leave - Paid leave for new and expecting parents with flexible extension and return to office options
- Bereavement Care - Flexible leave and premium access to the Empathy platform for employees, friends, and family dealing with loss
- Financial Wellness - Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match for US employees
- Stock Options - Competitive equity offerings for all employees to share in the success of the company
Company HQ
Flatiron District, New York, NY
Leadership
Ron Gura
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as SVP of Product for WeWork and Product Director/GM for eBay. Also Co-founded The Gifts Project (Acq. by eBay).
Yonatan (Yon) Bergman
(Co-Funder & CTO)Previously the VP of Engineering (Mobile Engineering Manager) of PayPal, and Engineering Manager at eBay.
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