Disability Rights Michigan Representative Payee Specialist Lansing , Michigan Apply Now Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) has an immediate opening for a full-time (37.5 hours a week) Representative Payee Specialist located in our Lansing office. The Social Security Representative Payee Program at DRM is charged with conducting reviews to verify that the representative payee is using the benefits on behalf of the beneficiary and is carrying out the representative payee responsibilities and duties correctly in response to allegations or concerns about the performance or the suitability of representative payees.**The Representative Payee Program at DRM is charged with conducting reviews to verify representative payees are using the benefits on behalf of beneficiaries and are carrying out representative payee responsibilities and duties correctly on behalf of the Social Security Administration (SSA).PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct on site reviews of individuals and organizations appointed as representative payees by SSA.Interview representative payees, beneficiaries, and when applicable, legal guardians and third parties.Reviewand analyze financial documentation looking to ensure the representative payee:Manages funds so the beneficiary(ies) have no unmet current needs;Accounts for all funds received and spent;Conserves any unspent funds in an appropriate manner; andComplies with representative payee accounting and reporting responsibilities.Prepare comprehensive reports detailing the representative payee review using approved SSA forms, citing deficiencies, notifications, issues, and referrals.Review housing facilities for possible health and safety violations. Observe for possible abuse, neglect or licensing violations and refer to appropriate DRM team or other entities.Develop corrective action plans to assist representative payees in conforming to requirements specified by the SSA Commissioner.Complete required documentation according to SSA grant award and Business Process Document.Maintain the security and safety of personal identifying information (PII) of all individuals involved in representative payee reviews.Ensure representative payees fully understand their duties and responsibilities with respect to recordkeeping and reporting.Maintain communication with team members and other DRM staff to exchange information, provide technical assistance/consultation, and resolve problems.Participate in various outreach activities including public presentations, training, and development of written materials to educate others about DRM and the rights of Social Security beneficiaries.Attend staff meetings, training, and in-service programs in office, virtually, or off-site as required.Maintain current knowledge of legal mandates, court rulings, government systems and DRM policies related to the rights of individuals with disabilities.Participate in cultural activities, collect data, advise clients, providers, community organizations and others about diversity, equity, and inclusion.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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