MH Representative Payee

SPHS GROUP•Butler, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN BUTLER COUNTY, INC. Part-Time Butler, PA Overall Function: The MH Rep Payee is responsible for the development and implementation of an effective means of assisting individuals who have difficulty managing their funds. The Rep Payee plays a vital role in serving the beneficiary (Payee) by deciding how to spend funds to help create a stable and safe living environment. The involvement of the beneficiary, appropriate family members, and relevant human services providers is vital to the success of this process. Referrals come from the MH system, the Aging System and other providers. Individuals must qualify by meeting the County Poverty Guidelines and be approved by the County MH Office. Essential Functions: Primarily responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities of the program and ensuring the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing and medical care of the beneficiary are met. Adheres to the policies and procedures of the program. Facilitates meetings with the consumer and works to establish a budgetary and accounting system suitable to consumer needs, developing and maintaining an awareness of the beneficiary’s day-to-day needs. Works to involve the beneficiary’s mental health provider staff, family member(s) or other involved agency staff to ensure the needs of the consumer are being met. Maintains separate, accurate and detailed records, files and notes on all assigned beneficiaries. Encourages the beneficiary to participate in their therapy and rehabilitation as well as working toward more independent living. Receives and reviews monthly bank statements as they arrive. Consults with the Executive Director about the needs of the program, as well as out of the ordinary situations. Prepares reports for the Social Security Office, the County MH Office and other agencies, as directed. Can carry a caseload of Payee consumers, as determined by the agency. Attends all staff meetings. Other duties as assigned. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent combination of experience and education as determined by the Agency.
Familiarity with multiple computer applications.
Must successfully obtain Criminal History from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
Ability to work independently following established policies and procedures, including emergency situations.
Ability to effectively communicate with consumers, as well as staff from the County MH Office and other MH providers.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or education in the field of Human Services highly desirable.
Willingness to work with consumers, as well as internal and external provider staff in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

Carrying out day-to-day activities of the program
Ensuring the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing and medical care of the beneficiary are met
Adhering to the policies and procedures of the program
Facilitating meetings with the consumer
Establishing a budgetary and accounting system suitable to consumer needs
Developing and maintaining an awareness of the beneficiary’s day-to-day needs
Involving the beneficiary’s mental health provider staff, family member(s) or other involved agency staff to ensure the needs of the consumer are being met
Maintaining separate, accurate and detailed records, files and notes on all assigned beneficiaries
Encouraging the beneficiary to participate in their therapy and rehabilitation as well as working toward more independent living
Receiving and reviewing monthly bank statements as they arrive
Consulting with the Executive Director about the needs of the program, as well as out of the ordinary situations
Preparing reports for the Social Security Office, the County MH Office and other agencies, as directed
Carrying a caseload of Payee consumers, as determined by the agency
Attending all staff meetings
Other duties as assigned
Adhering to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures