Representative Payee
Representative Payee
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Job Description
Columbus House Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time 32 hours/week) FLSA NonExempt NonEssential
Representative Payee
VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested
Company Overview & Mission
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.
Columbus House along with its core of loyal supporters friends and volunteers has remained committed to fulfilling its mission:To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing lifesaving outreach shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities.
Purpose
Under the direction of the Director of Middlesex & Veteran Services the Representative Payee manages the finances of clients who are unable to do so in their own best interests due to disability or other life circumstances. The Representative Payee also serves as liaison to the Social Security Administration the Veterans Administration and other financial institutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Columbus House case managers and Veterans Administration staff as they refer clients who need assistance with managing their finances
- Provide guidance with established monthly budgets provide timely payments and maintain the representative payee software and associated charts
- Work closely with the local Social Security Office and the Veterans Administration on specific cases
- Attend regularly scheduled supervision team shelter or staff meetings as requested
- Complete SSA and VA reports as requested and in a timely manner
- Attend weekly and monthly agency program and network meetings
- Attend all required network meetings
- Monitor all cases assigned and complete all documentation/charting required
- collaborate with other case managers and work to promote the Representative Payee program citywide
- Maintain strict confidentiality concerning both program applicants and accepted clients while carrying out all duties
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Familiarity with Social Security and Veterans Administration processes
- Extremely detailoriented punctual financially literate and possessed superior interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadlineoriented mindset
- Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications
- Able to work with diverse populations
- Possessed of a strong desire to promote equal access and opportunity for homeless individuals and those with disabilities
- Familiar with mental health substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and dynamics
- Ability to collaborate successfully with others
- Able to meet all documentation requirements
- Must be able to multitask
- Valid drivers license with a good driving history and access to reliable transportation
Supervised by: Director of Veteran Services & Middlesex Emergency Services
Schedule: Tuesday Friday 9am5pm
Salary range:$22.50$24.50
Benefits
- Medical dental and vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with fulltime employment
- 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid time off
- 10paid holidays
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist Columbus House Inc. 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093 New Haven CT. 06519 or fax toor email to or apply at www.columbushouse
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
