Title
Rep Payee Specialist
About the Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.
Position
Representative Payee/AR Bookkeeper
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Medford, NY
Salary
$60,000
Days/Hours
Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm
Description
Concern Housing is seeking a Rep Payee Specialist to be responsible for providing financial management services to program participants including representing and advocating for their interest with the Social Security Administration in all financial matters, paying bills and reducing arrears. This position will also serve as a backup for the AR Bookkeeper as needed.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
- Submit paperwork to Social Security Administration (SSA) and NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (OTDA) for Representative Payee status. Notify SSA & OTDA of any participant changes that would affect their benefits.
- Complete annual SSA Representative Payee Report requirements and file electronically on the SSA website.
- Communicate with the bank regarding the opening and closing of all representative payee accounts.
- Reviews SSA & OTDA deposits on behalf of the participants and record in the participant accounts.
- Generate all disbursements from participant accounts including rent, bill payments and PNAs (personal needs allowances).
- Work with program participants on budgeting their funds responsibly, which includes meeting with program participants as needed to discuss their financial status and budget plans.
- Assist program participants with opening trusts where needed.
- Assist with other bookkeeping responsibilities as needed.
- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Salary: $60,000
Position Requirements
Minimum of two years’ experience working in an entitlements or benefits position.
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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