Representative Payee

The Arc's•Meadville, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves advocating for individuals, managing their financial accounts, and completing various applications and forms for government benefits and services. The Representative Payee will be responsible for intake, filing applications with Social Security, managing individual accounts, and filling out reports for local assistance offices. This includes applications for employment, housing, utilities, and specific programs like SNAP, LIHEAP, and PCAP. The position also requires setting up financial tools like True Link Cards and direct deposit, securing paystubs, and assisting with audits. Additionally, the role may involve receptionist duties, coordinating nursing home placements, managing client budgets, writing checks, reconciling bank accounts, and setting up burial accounts. The Representative Payee will also work with landlords and providers, complete housing assessments, manage rent rebates, and coordinate services like extermination. Regular client meetings, collaboration with other agencies, income verification, and assisting families with benefit-related questions are also key responsibilities. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Competent in problem solving
Competent in interpersonal skills
Competent in oral communication
Competent in written communication
Competent in planning/organizing
Competent in adaptability
Competent in dependability
High school diploma required
Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities required
Ability to apply understanding and problem-solving skills to carry out financial tasks
Ability to deal with problems in a constantly changing environment
Knowledge of principles and practices of Social Security laws
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts
Problem-solver
Self-motivated and dependable
Manage time efficiently
Solid decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task
Regular attendance required
Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information
Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Advocate for individuals
Intake new individuals
File applications with Social Security for new individuals
Manage individual accounts/files/ledgers
Fill out forms for Social Security
Fill out reports for Crawford County Assistance Office (Waiver Renewal Benefits, SNAP benefits, LiHEAP and medical assistance)
Fill out applications for employment, housing and section 8 renewal
Fill out applications for the Salvation Army and Food Bank
Fill out forms for Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (PCAP) and (Low Income Rate Assistance) LIRA
Set up utilities, True Link Cards, and direct deposit for employment and benefits
Secure paystubs for Social Security
Assist in the completion of Disability and Social Security audits
Fill in for the Receptionist
Find nursing home placement when needed
Coordinate vacation plans with individuals
Complete renewals for identification cards, Medicare, Social Security, and other government forms
Set up budgets for each client
Write checks for spending money and bills
Reconcile bank accounts
Set up irrevocable burial accounts and funeral pre-planning
Work with landlords and providers on behalf of the individuals
Complete paperwork for housing assessment damage to apartment before and after move in/move out
Open and close accounts
Set up payment arrangements for fines and medical bills
File paperwork with the state of Pennsylvania when a client passes away
File rent rebates and gather documentation for tax returns
Assist in coordinating extermination of individuals’ residence, including payments
Attend quarterly meetings and meet with individuals as needed
Work with other provider agencies and Support Coordinators
Verify income forms with Crawford County Human Services
Assist families with questions regarding forms for Social Security and Crawford County Assistance Office
Perform all other duties as assigned