Rep Payee Specialist

CHD Careers • Springfield, MA

11d • $22

About The Position

Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently looking for a Rep Payee Specialist to join the team. The Rep Payee will work within the fiscal department serving representative payee clients to administer client bill payment and client financial related matters. This position interacts directly with the programs to coordinate on client funds management. AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) Care Finds a Way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY! If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of bookkeeping or funds management experience.
• Must be organized and have the ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with a large variety of people
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented; Accuracy in daily work
• Ability to prioritize work and meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Adherence to policies, procedures and instructions.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook and Word and familiarity with accounting software.
• General math skills, ability to work with numbers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• AccuFund is a plus
• Direct financial experience in non-profit human services organization and Representative Payee experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Builds a working relationship with Agency staff relative to client bill payment and accounting issues.
• Acts as a liaison with outside banks and Social Security Agency offices with respect to client matters.
• Processes payments on behalf of clients ensuring adequate documentation to substantiate payment.
• Review clients’ account monthly for accuracy.
• Monthly filing of client’s records
• Maintains client accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Works with residential supervisors and other staff to manage client budgets.
• Prepares reports to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and other agencies that serve the beneficiary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees