ACCS Rep Payee

Vinfen•Lawrence, MA

1d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The ACCS Representative Payee will assist adults with mental health conditions with money management and ensure protection from any financial misconduct. The ACCS Rep Payee will administer and perform all applicable functions of the Client Representative Payee process in ACCS Programs.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Two to four years experience in Accounting or Rep Payee functions.
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPPA regulations, payroll and accounts payable procedures
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
Must be able to pass a CORI, driving record, reference, educational and professional licensure check as well as a multi-state background check.
Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable procedures and practices
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to provide leadership to staff
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Ability to meet deadlines
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Nice To Haves

Education and/or training equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the disbursement of funds and successful collection of all required paperwork and receipts in accordance with policy and procedures.
Ensures a budget is submitted from the Program/ACCS staff for each client and that the budget has been entered into the Representative Payee Management (RPM) system.
Ensures that the client does not have a deficit balance in his/her account prior to cutting checks for the client.
Reports changes in the clients’ status to the Social Security Administration (SSA) upon notification of such an event by program staff.
Trains designated back-up Representative Payee staff and keeps them updated on new policies and procedures.
Generates the necessary reports for program staff to review in order to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures related to their position(s).
Ensures client’s account is reconciled and conserved funds forwarded to the SSA in the event the client is no longer receiving services.
Works with the Internal Audit and Finance staff to establish and enforce all new representative payee policies and procedures. Interprets such policies for managers and employees.
Communicates to and provides training to program staff on rep payee issues, as needed.
Responds to all inquiries with rep payee information.
Ensures that all receipts and disbursements are processed in a timely manner.
Creates and delivers all client reports to Social Security on a timely basis.
Understands and complies with all HIPAA regulations that apply to clients served.
Maintains current on Social Security issues and regulations.
Performs other related duties, as required.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Discounted YMCA memberships
Access to discounted movie tickets