Representative Payee Advocate

Do you have experience with client services Do you have a passion for helping people Well NeighborImpact is looking for a Representative Payee Advocate! This position provides direct client assistance managing Social Security benefits in each beneficiarys best interest along with information and referrals to other NeighborImpact programs throughout Central Oregon. Apply today & work where it matters!

Location: Redmond

Compensation: $24.51/hour (Plus $0.50/hour for Spanish Bilingual ability)

Hours: 30 hours/week

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%) almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual

Deadline: Position remains open until filled

NeighborImpact Overview:

At NeighborImpact we change lives by helping Central Oregon families access skills and services for success. Our values are respect compassion collaboration accountability integrity excellence responsiveness and oriented towards positive change.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This position provides both direct client assistance and referrals to NeighborImpact programs throughout Central Oregon. The Representative Payee Advocate delivers Representative Payee services to clients as part of the Representative Payee Team ensuring benefits are managed in accordance with Social Security Administration requirements and in the best interest of each beneficiary. This position also provides information and referrals to people seeking assistance from other NeighborImpact programs represents NeighborImpact at selected community events and meetings and is an essential part of the team working to advance the mission and demonstrate our core values.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 years of experience in either Representative Payee Social Services Case Management Financial Management Social Security processes or a related field required.
• 3 years of experience with data entry and data management required.
• Ability to be certified in ORCHARDS (Oregon Criminal History and Abuse Records Data System)
• Oregon Health Plan Assistor certification required within first year of employment
• Intermediate computer skills required including working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

1. Valid drivers license
2. Proof of current auto insurance
3. Access to reliable transportation
4. Satisfactory criminal background check
5. Satisfactory motor vehicle records check

Preferred:

• Associates degree preferred
• Bilingual language skills preferred
• Knowledge of Social Security representative payee requirements including basic beneficiary fund management rules and recordkeeping expectations preferred
• Traditional or Community Health Worker certification preferred
• Knowledge of NeighborImpact programs preferred