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Per Capita/Representative Payee Program - Representative Payee Level I

Puyallup Tribe of Indians
$48,551 - $55,543 a year
Tacoma, Washington
Full time
2 weeks ago
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open: June 3, 2025 Close: June 18, 2025
Job Title: Representative Payee I Department: Per Capita/RPP
Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 752

Position Summary:
Responsible for working in collaboration with the most vulnerable members of the Puyallup Tribe to provide assistance to manage monthly payments on behalf of the Tribal Member beneficiary. The Representative Payee is responsible for meeting with and knowing the needs of the beneficiary, and acting in the best interests of the beneficiary to ensure that benefits received from the Tribe are used for the beneficiary’s current and/or future needs.
Level I is expected to handle moderately complex work assignments and disseminates accurate information to clients. Sound judgment and the ability to establish priorities to determine the best methods to accomplish work is expected. Application of general office fundamentals including operating office equipment, basic math and the ability to follow written and oral instructions is expected.
Level II is considered a Lead position and deals with highly complex and confidential and sensitive matters and is expected to act as a resource to others; work assignments involve creative thinking and the ability to make non-routine decisions. Interruptions and changing priorities are regular occurrences and tight deadlines create job challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Level I:
1. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable with, and follow the Representative Payment Program as described in the Tribal Code. Must use any payments received on behalf of the beneficiary for his/her current needs and save the remainder for the beneficiary’s future use.
2. Responsible for setting up and maintaining separate bank accounts for each beneficiary in the beneficiary’s name. The Representative Payee has a fiduciary responsibility for the funds and stands as an appointed representative payee by the Representative Payee Program.
3. Assist the beneficiary to find other services he or she needs, including filling out applications, seeking medical care when necessary, or finding caregivers or caseworkers as needed. Also recommends an alternative person or agency if the Representative Payee can no longer serve the beneficiary.
4. Responsible for giving copies of receipts to the beneficiary on monthly expenses paid by the Representative Payee on behalf of the beneficiary.
5. Must keep an accounting record showing expenditures, including receipts, on a quarterly basis with the Representative Payee Program.
6. Responsible for local travel to banks for deposits/check cashing, to stores to purchase client gift cards or items needed for daily living, to post office or other shipping companies, or other locations to meet client’s needs.
7. Coordinates with other social service departments such as, Wrap Around, Community Family Services, Children’s Services, ICW, Elders, etc. to ensure clients receive all possible resources, and to gather all information necessary to meet client’s needs.
8. Must be able to perform duties of Payment Clerk in order to provide back-up to that position on an as-needed basis.
9. Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
10. Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Level II: All of the essential duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus:
11. Must meet regularly with the beneficiary, preferably on a face-to-face basis to establish a budget and involve him/her as much as possible in financial decisions.
12. Works closely with beneficiary to explain tribal membership benefits and explain the beneficiary’s expenses to him/her.
13. Responsible for preparing court documents and ensuring that documents are filled and processed timely. Attends court with Payees and beneficiary.
14. Responsible for reviewing level I files, assisting in the management of complex cases, and making recommendations to Director for out of policy decisions regarding beneficiary.
15. Assist the beneficiary when he/she is negotiating with landlords, or others, in order to assure that the beneficiary gets the best possible outcomes in terms of rates, costs, etc.
16. Assist the beneficiary with filing tax returns, etc.
17. Must file a quarterly report of receipts and expenditures for and on behalf of the beneficiary, including an annual report. Reports must be filed timely.
18. Notify the Representative Payee Program when the tribal member beneficiary dies or leaves the payee’s care. Return conserved funds to the Representative Payment Program.
supervisory Responsibilities
Level I has no supervisory responsibilities, may assist with training of other Payees. Level II will act as a lead worker to Level I Payees. Level II will train, assign cases, and will serve as a resource to others within the department and may occasionally act as supervisor when the supervisor is unavailable.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Level I: High School Diploma required and two years of related experience in a related field.
Level II: Associates Degree in Social Services or a related field and four years of related experience in case aide support work in a Native American community, including previous experience in acting as a Representative Payee;
Or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level I and II are required to have intermediate knowledge of word processing and database programs is required (Word, Excel and Access). Must be able to accurately use the computer to produce word processing, spreadsheets and database documents as required by Supervisor. Use of Ceridian or ADP is preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and those documents for which the beneficiary may need assistance. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from beneficiary, his/her family, Tribal representatives and those individuals/businesses doing business with the beneficiary.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Qualifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

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2. Upload additional documents (resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation, proof of Indian blood, etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to [email protected] and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.
3. Indian Hiring Preference – send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in, email us at [email protected] or call (253) 573-7863.
4. Provide 3+ references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members – mother, father, grandparents, sisters, brothers, or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers, subordinates, or other supervisors, but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic, habits, and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to [email protected]
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If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863
or email [email protected].
3009 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA 98404

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.
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