Job Description:

Job Summary:

The SCL Accounts Specialist oversees the disbursement and tracking of the DMH SCL funding and interfaces with multiple systems for payment of rent, utilities, and other services, both within and outside of the system.

Essential Job Functions:

Partner with community landlords for the sake of obtaining/maintaining quality housing for identified and qualified clients. Also partner with Community Support staff regarding use of SCL funds for RCF placement

Acquire furnishing and initiate utilities for client apartments, as needed

Pay utility bills, as required, & maintain paperwork for DMH and Burrell Accounting Dept.

Dispense allowance monies to clients via pre-paid debit cards. Maintain accurate records internally and via debit card agency

Manage the bank accounts for the program and complete bank deposits and disbursement logs

Complete rental payments and client lists monthly and maintain ongoing database of both; submit monthly SCL allocation billing to identified Accounting staff

Ensure appropriate DMH paperwork is complete and accurate for facilitation of client funding assistance

Participate in Coordination of client move-ins/outs with landlords, CSS, and other involved parties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work independently within a defined set of policies, procedures and guidelines.

Excel in providing personalized support

Have strong communication skills

Are adept at building relationships with clients and employers alike

Strong customer service and communication skills

Shall be able to establish effective relationships via telephone and personal contacts.

Shall be able to follow direction and accept supervision

Experience and Education Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required

Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, and internet platforms

Understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and independent living

Must have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification

Ability to pass a background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect screening.

Supervisory Requirements: 

None.

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.