Representative Payee

ABOUT VISTA CARE

Vista Care is a leading service and support organization that is proud to provide specialized, supportive services to a diverse population throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nevada. We specialize in offering comprehensive care and support services for individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. 

ABOUT THE JOB:

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) client-direct work managing the finances of persons with mental illness. This position involves guiding clients in formulating and adhering to an annual budget and requires the ability to identify the needs of clients and gain their confidence and cooperation. Work is performed with a considerable degree of independence. This position functions as a Representative Payee for approximately 60 – 70 clients.

JOB TYPE: Full Time, Hourly

LOCATION: Sheboygan, WI

RESPONSIBLE TO:

The Representative Payeereports to the Chief Operations Officer.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes a rapport with clients and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect. Works closely with the case manager and client.
• Meets with clients, and their families, if appropriate, primarily at the work location, occasionally in a home or community setting, to establish a budget, negotiate disbursements, and discuss problems; requires ability to utilize an approach based on the emotional and behavioral needs of the client.
• Encourages clients to cooperate with the financial plan, giving them reassurance and support, as needed. Emphasize recovery orientation and skill acquisition within each individual plan.
• Reviews, inputs and processes client accounts payable checks, including regular budget disbursements, invoices, and additional requests for funds.
• Receipts checks/cash to Representative Payee account; prepares monthly deposit reports.
• Monitors client expenditures, maintains records, and prepares a variety of reports relating to each client account.
• Works effectively with the Department of Public Welfare, the Social Security Administration, and other sources of client income, which includes completing, reviewing and processing representative payee reports, benefit re-determinations, and assistance applications, as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma 
• One year of experience in mental health or customer service fields
• Associate Degree in a related social service field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training as related to above.

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401k Plan
• Growth-minded company with opportunity for career development & advancement
• Leadership team that is dedicated to our company value of "Balance", which includes work/life balance
• Mission and values driven company culture

If you are interested in this position, please apply today! If you have any questions about Vista Care or this Area Director position, please reach out at the email below.

Allie Mott

Talent Acquisition Specialist

[email protected]

Vista Care is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply!

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