Rep Payee Specialist - Concern Housing

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!

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.

Position: Rep Payee Specialist
Location: Medford, New York
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm
Salary: $60,000/yr.

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.

Requirements: Minimum of two years’ experience working in an entitlements or benefits position.

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