Care Specialist (Part Time- Weekend Day Shift)

Description About Empathy Empathy is transforming the way families navigate life’s most difficult times - from the loss of a loved one to other major life transitions. By combining technology with compassionate human care, we bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind when it matters most. We partner with leading employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver meaningful, human-centric support at scale. Today, Empathy supports over 50 million people across the US, Canada, and the UK. Backed by top-tier investors including General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Adams Street, Aleph and Entreé Capital. We've raised over $160 million to date, including a $72 million Series C, to expand our impact and scale our mission worldwide. About the Team: At the heart of this mission is our Care Team - a group of dedicated professionals with backgrounds in social work, grief support, crisis response, and customer care. They provide compassionate, expert guidance via phone, chat, and email, always balancing emotional sensitivity with operational excellence. Role Overview: The Care Specialist (Weekend Day Shift) role is integral to our 24/7 operations, providing live chat and phone support to families navigating loss, short-term disability leave, and other challenging life events. Working independently during overnight hours, you’ll offer first-in-class care by responding to live chats, handling inbound phone calls, and completing a variety of task-based support requests. This includes d