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Wildwood Programs · 13 hours ago

Residential Funds and Benefits Specialist

Latham, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26/hr - $37.80/hr

1+ years exp

Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. They are hiring a Residential Funds and Benefits Specialist to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and accurate tracking of funds by program staff.

EducationFacilities Support ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversee the residential management of financial accounts (personal allowance, clothing accounts, etc) for individuals residing in IRAs and Supportive Apartments, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded

Collaborate with residential leadership, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain Personal Expenditure Plans (PEPs) tailored to individual needs

Monitor and report on individuals’ budgetary performance, identifying and recommending areas for financial improvement

Review monthly ledgers, verifying cash-on-hand balances against banking records for individual’s accounts

Conduct comprehensive Personal Allowance audits annually for individuals receiving residential supports. Ensure findings are shared and corrective action plans are developed and implemented

Serve as the liaison with state and federal auditors during reviews of individual benefits, personal allowances, and clothing allowances

Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and Wildwood policies regarding personal fund management

Work collaboratively with the Business Office, Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Residential Leadership to strengthen financial practices and safeguard individual funds

Support the Certified Benefits Practitioner (CBP) in maintaining and renewing benefits (Social Security, OPWDD, Social Services - Medicaid, SNAP benefits) for individuals