Representative Payee & Financial Wellness Specialist

New Horizons in Autism, Inc.; Marlboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons in Autism, Inc. (NHIA) is seeking a detail‑oriented Representative Payee Specialist to help individuals manage finances, navigate government benefits, and obtain needed resources.

Reporting to the Director of Billing, you will handle Medicaid/SSA billing, ensure SSA compliance, and support care teams with financial planning. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in medical billing or related office work, strong Excel skills, and a passion for empowering individuals toward financial

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in medical billing, collections, accounting, or a related office environment.
• Experience with Medicaid billing and record keeping preferred.
• Experience using Therap and Fee-for-Service billing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage representative payee accounts in accordance with SSA policies and procedures.
• Process paperwork for Social Security, Medicaid, disability benefits, and housing programs.
• Report changes in client status to SSA.
• Process mail, deposits and distribute benefit checks.
• Develop monthly budgets with individuals and case managers.

Skills

Organization

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Therap

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

New Horizons in Autism, Inc. (NHIA) is seeking a detail‑oriented Representative Payee Specialist to help individuals manage finances, navigate government benefits, and obtain needed resources.

Reporting to the Director of Billing, you will handle Medicaid/SSA billing, ensure SSA compliance, and support care teams with financial planning. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in medical billing or related office work, strong Excel skills, and a passion for empowering individuals toward financial