Representative Payee - Regional Support Team

Salary:    Based on Education and Experience ? 40 hours per week

Benefits:  Employer contributes 18% of base salary towards  a benefit package which includes health, dental, and vision coverage; unreimbursed medical option, 403(b) retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, parking space (with minimal co-pay) or Regional Transit pass.

Location:  608 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing money management and mental health supportive services under the social rehabilitation model to a designated population of chronically mentally ill adults.  The incumbent coordinates mental health and financial services for a caseload of 50-150 clients or more, including developing a financial plan for each client based on his or her needs.  The incumbent provides money management, mental health support services, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and case management.  The incumbent maintains accurate client records, including payee records and clinical records.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  The Representative Payee reports to the Program Coordinator.

 

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education and Experience: AA degree preferred or high school diploma with a minimum of two (2) years experience in mental health, bookkeeping, or social service.

 

Knowledge:  Understanding of El Hogar?s Mission.  Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and the consumer driven model of care.

 

Special Skills:  Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.  Excellent math skills with ability to maintain well-organized financial records.  Excellent writing skills.  Experience using computer software.  Ability to work effectively under pressure and with distractions.  Excellent interpersonal skills and capability of working effectively with clients, family, support system, and clinical staff.  Flexibility and adaptability to change.  Ability to work with diverse cultural groups.

 

Special Requirements: The incumbent must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends, possess a valid California Driver?s License, Class C or higher.  The incumbent must be willing o work with persons infected with communicable diseases.

 

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or travel for extended periods of time.  Ability to lift and carry charts up and down stairs.

 

QUANTIFIABLE DIMENSIONS:

 Maintain client caseload of 50-150 or more clientsRespond to client requests for Personal & Incidental (P&I) monies within the same working dayProvide a minimum of 6 hours of direct mental health supportive services per day (75%)Attend weekly supervision meetings with payee supervisor

 

For immediate consideration, please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements.  Please reference HR-RPM100.  No phone calls, please.  El Hogar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.