Per Capita-Representative Payee Specialist

Open: March 16 2026 Close: March 30 2026 Job Title: Representative Payee Specialist Department: Per capita Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 878 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday leave. Position Summary:Responsible for working in collaboration with the most vulnerable members of the Puyallup Tribe to provide assistance to manage monthly payments on behalf of the Tribal Member beneficiary. The Representative Payee Specialist is responsible for meeting with and knowing the needs of the beneficiary and acting in the best interests of the beneficiary to ensure that benefits received from the Tribe are used for the beneficiarys current and/or future Duties and ResponsibilitiesMust be thoroughly knowledgeable with and follow the Representative Payment Program as described in the Tribal Code. Must use any payments received on behalf of the beneficiary for his/her current needs and save the remainder for the beneficiarys future for setting up and maintaining separate bank accounts for each beneficiary in the beneficiarys name. The Representative Payee Specialist has a fiduciary responsibility for the funds and stands as an appointed representative payee by the Representative Payee court reports for all court ordered clients. Keeps log of detailed information pertaining to each client as to assist in preparing court reports. Appears at court hearings in order to provide oral updates when the beneficiary to find other services he or she needs including filling out applications seeking medical care when necessary or finding caregivers or caseworkers as needed. Also recommends an alternative person or agency if the Representative Payee Specialist can no longer serve the beneficiary. Coordinates with entities/services outside of the Tribe to meet client correspondence with incarcerated clients places orders on behalf of incarcerated clients and works with incarcerated clients to pay off fines regain drivers license housing etc. Maintains regular contact with client as best practice for client well-being may require after hour contact depending on the regular check ins with clients experiencing homelessness addiction mental health issues crisis intervention to clients in extreme circumstances and networks with the appropriate entities to arrange for continued care for for giving copies of receipts to the beneficiary on monthly expenses paid by the Representative Payee Specialist on behalf of the keep an accounting record showing expenditures including receipts on a monthly basis with the Representative Payee maintain confidentiality at all meet regularly with the beneficiary preferably on a face-to-face basis to establish a budget and involve him/her as much as possible in financial decisions. Independently make decisions that align with Tribal Code/Department Procedures in urgent situations. Works closely with beneficiary to explain tribal membership benefits and explain the beneficiarys expenses to him/ the beneficiary when he/she is negotiating with landlords or others in order to assure that the beneficiary gets the best possible outcomes in terms of rates costs the beneficiary with filing tax returns file a monthly report of receipts and expenditures for and on behalf of the beneficiary including an annual report. Reports must be filed the Representative Payee Program when the tribal member beneficiary dies or leaves the payees care. Return conserved funds to the Representative Payment for training Payee Level I and Level oversight to the Representative Payees in the absence of the Director/Assistant Director. Will at times audit Payee Level I and Level II files to make sure all files are updated and funds are other duties as necessary or Responsibilitiesmay serve as a resource to others within the department and may occasionally act as supervisor when the supervisor is and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceAssociates Degree in Social Services or a related field and four years of related experience as a Representative Payee including previous experience in performing case aide support work in a Native American community; Or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate knowledge of word processing and database programs is required (Word Excel and Access). Must be able to accurately use the computer to produce word processing spreadsheets and database documents as required by Supervisor. Use of Ceridian or ADP is : The following skills knowledge and abilities must be demonstrated:Customer Service skills; ability to work with the publicOrganizational skills Motivation/Ability to take InitiativeTime Management skillsAdaptability FlexibilityWillingness and positive attitude to learn new skillsStrict ConfidentialityLanguage SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret governmental regulations and those documents for which the beneficiary may need assistance. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from beneficiary his/her family Tribal representatives and those individuals/businesses doing business with the SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule Skills and Qualifications Must be flexible a team player and able to deal with stressful situations. Must be willing to cross- train with other positions within the department in order to provide team support and no interruption of services to the be friendly courteous and be dependable and have an ability to keep track of various be able to attend trainings as required by be able to successfully pass a background check prior to hire and periodically throughout employment have and maintain a valid and drivers license and proof of insurance. Drivers License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent the employee from driving a GSA vehicle. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level in the work environment is usually is performed in an office occasionally be required to travel for be exposed to stressful working conditions in order to meet tight Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. 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