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How much do volunteer representative payee jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer representative payee in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a representative payee make?

A volunteer representative payee typically does not receive compensation for their services. Paid representative payees, often professionals or organizations, may earn a fee set by the Social Security Administration, usually up to 4.86% of the benefits they manage, with a maximum of $50 per month. The exact amount depends on the agency and the services provided.

What is a Volunteer Representative Payee?

A Volunteer Representative Payee is an individual or organization appointed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to manage Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for someone who is unable to manage their own finances due to age, illness, or disability. The payee is responsible for ensuring that the beneficiary's basic needs, such as food, housing, and medical care, are met using the funds received. Volunteer Representative Payees are typically not paid for their services and must keep detailed records of how the beneficiary's money is spent. They play a crucial role in safeguarding the financial well-being of vulnerable individuals.

What banks offer rep payee accounts?

Many banks, including major national institutions like Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo, offer specialized accounts for representative payees managing Social Security or other benefit payments. These accounts typically include features such as separate account management and oversight, and may require documentation of the appointment as a payee. It is advisable to check with individual banks for specific account options and requirements for volunteer or appointed payees.

What is the easiest way to become my own payee?

To become your own payee as a Volunteer Representative Payee, you need to request approval from the Social Security Administration (SSA) by completing Form SSA-11-BK and providing necessary documentation. The SSA will review your application to ensure you can manage your funds responsibly before granting you payee status. This process involves demonstrating financial responsibility and may require interviews or additional verification.

What are some common challenges faced by Volunteer Representative Payees, and how can they be managed effectively?

Volunteer Representative Payees often encounter challenges such as managing complex financial records for beneficiaries, communicating clearly with both clients and government agencies, and ensuring timely bill payments. To manage these effectively, it’s important to stay organized, maintain meticulous documentation, and seek guidance from supervisors or local Social Security offices when uncertainties arise. Regular check-ins with beneficiaries and ongoing training can also help in addressing issues promptly and building trust in the role.

What disqualifies you from being a payee?

A Volunteer Representative Payee may be disqualified if they have a history of financial mismanagement, criminal activity, or abuse of the beneficiary's funds. Additionally, they must be capable of managing the beneficiary's finances responsibly and cannot have conflicts of interest or be under the influence of substances that impair judgment. Background checks and assessments are typically conducted to determine suitability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Volunteer Representative Payee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Volunteer Representative Payee, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic financial literacy, often supported by a background check and knowledge of Social Security regulations. Familiarity with budgeting tools, financial record-keeping systems, and Social Security Administration (SSA) reporting processes is typically required. Integrity, empathy, and clear communication are crucial soft skills for building trust with beneficiaries and coordinating effectively with agencies. These skills are essential to ensure accurate management of funds, safeguard beneficiaries’ well-being, and maintain compliance with legal and ethical standards.
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Team Administrative Assistant

Team Administrative Assistant

Vinfen

Somerville, MA

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Vinfen rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Schedule:Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Salary: $22.00 / hour

Sign On Bonus:$2000; $666 upon completion of 30 days, $666 upon completion of 6 months, $668 upon completion of 9 months

The ACCS Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support by implementing clerical and administrative systems to support team members in maintaining productivity. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant maintains service, billing, utilization and program administrative protocols and serves as first point of contact for visitors, answers and directs calls to the appropriate party and provides other administrative support as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Welcome visitors and direct them to proper staff person.
  • Answer telephones and direct calls to proper party. Assist with and check phone messages. Maintain phone listings.
  • Direct questions to correct staff.
  • Assist with setting up rooms for staff trainings.
  • Maintain the fax and postage machine. Distribute faxes and mail to mailboxes. Ensure appropriate postage on outgoing mail. Maintain and update mailboxes, as needed. Send regular and express mail packages.
  • Order and maintain supplies such as envelopes, mailing materials, and stationary.
  • Schedule use of conference room(s).
  • Prepare forms for submission to Vinfen, i.e. Accounts Payable vouchers, cab vouchers, Charges for Services and Supports notifications, purchasing requests, PS money logs, etc.
  • Log all checks.
  • Audit money logs monthly. Update contingency loan payment information daily.
  • Process service delivery documentation by ACCS staff. Complete monthly billing through EIM for ACCS PS as directed by Team Leader.
  • Collect team appointments/schedules; prepare standard reports such as Staff Productivity Report, as directed by Team Leader.
  • Attend Staff Meetings, take minutes.
  • Create enrollment/rollover packets for PS and register new PS into clinical record keeping systems as needed. Log Events and Performance Measure information as directed by Team Leader.
  • Promote engagement, housing permanency, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
  • Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
  • Perform other administrative support tasks such as typing correspondence, preparing spreadsheets, recording meeting minutes, and preparing record pick up from Iron Mountain.
  • May perform Rep-Payee duties as assigned by Team Leader.
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

  • A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
  • First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
  • Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
    • 15 days of Vacation per year
    • 11 Paid Holidays
    • 10 Sick Days per year
    • 3 Personal Days per year
  • Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
  • One to three years related experience in an administrative support function strongly preferred
  • Strong organization and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office required
  • Ability to work both independently and as a part of a fast paced team environment
  • Driving may be a requirement for this role either using a Vinfen vehicle or personal vehicle. A valid US driver's license must be presented at time of employment.

All candidates for this position must be a least 21 years of age and be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.


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