Living Well Disability Services
City:
Mendota Heights
Job Title:
Representative Payee
Overview:
Make a Difference with Living Well Disability Services At Living Well Disability Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live well. For more than 50 years, we've been transforming the lives of people impacted by disabilities through exceptional support, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to dignity and inclusion. We're seeking a detail-oriented, compassionate Representative Payee to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll oversee Social Security and public benefits for the people we support, helping ensure they receive the financial resources they need while maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements. If you enjoy balancing analytical work with meaningful human impact, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference every day.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do As the Representative Payee, you'll be responsible for managing Social Security benefits and related financial services for individuals supported by Living Well. Responsibilities include: Apply for Social Security benefits and complete required interviews with the Social Security Administration. Manage benefit payments and distribute personal needs funds. Pay monthly room and board, spenddown amounts, and court-ordered guardianship fees. Monitor assets and income to maintain benefit eligibility. Complete Housing Support applications and renewals. Reconcile representative payee accounts and maintain accurate financial records. Partner with Program Managers, guardians, and external agencies to resolve benefit-related issues. Report required changes to the Social Security Administration and other benefit agencies. Complete annual Representative Payee reports, benefit redeterminations, and disability reviews. Conduct annual internal audits to ensure compliance with representative payee requirements. Download remittance and surcharge information through MN-ITS. Support continuous process improvement and complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education & Experience Associate's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience (2–5 years) in benefits administration, representative payee services, case management, social services, or a related field may be considered in place of a degree. Experience working with public benefits programs is highly preferred. Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Deadline:
08/31/2026
How to Apply:
https://livingwell.org/careers/ |