Emmaus Homes
Job Summary
Manage and coordinate client benefits and complete the required Social Security reporting. Resolve issues on client benefits as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply for Emmaus to become payee of benefits as needed. Coordinate with Client Services and client guardians to obtain necessary information for application. Track progress and follow up as needed.
- Accurately process Social Security annual payee reports. Complete monthly Social Security beneficiary reviews with Social Security agents when requested. Process other disability reports as requested by Social Security by due dates.
- Process client benefits and all other payments received for client accounts. Verify monthly client benefit funds making note of changes. Resolve any issues as needed with Social Security.
- Accurately prepare bank deposits and enter cash receipts into MIP accounting system within assigned timelines.
- Work closely with the local Social Security field office to report various events that might affect benefit eligibility for a client.
- Maintain current knowledge on Social Security processes related to Organizational Representative Payees.
- Organize and maintain current and historical client paperwork and records.
Job Requirements/Desired Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and Word required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong math and analytical skills required.
- 2 plus years of basic accounting-related experience or experience in a not-for-profit human services field with a strong foundation in financial recording-keeping, budgeting and financial analysis required.
