Social Services Lead Investigator - Fraud and Resources

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Social Services (DSS) employee seeking your next opportunity? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to check out this exciting opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking multiple Social Services Lead Investigator
- Fraud and Resources positions to support our agency. In the Department of Social Services this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor and policy specialist for a unit of Social Services Investigators engaged in performing investigations relevant to fraud and recovery of public assistance.

• Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;
• Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
• Provides staff training and assistance including monitoring and assessing current and projected needs;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Acts as liaison with operating units, cooperating agencies and outside officials such as third party providers, social services agencies, attorneys regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Makes recommendations on policies or standards;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Acts as liaison with Social Services Investigations Supervisor concerning unit training needs, practical program implementation problems and effectiveness of unit workflow procedures;
• Acts as unit policy specialist in difficult, unusual and/or complex case resolution;
• Processes complex cases;
• Testifies in court on cases involving prosecution and/or claims for reimbursement and determines appropriate actions to enforce compliance with court orders;
• May be assigned to represent Commissioner in cases requiring a high degree of tact and diplomacy;
• Performs related duties as required

LOCATIONS:
Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford (the Greater Hartford Office as well as Central Office), Manchester, New Britain, New Haven, Norwich, Stamford, Waterbury, Windham

SHIFT:

First, full time | Hybrid

SCHEDULE:

Monday
- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, positions in various regional offices and Central Office. Telework is available.

NOTE:

You must be a current DSS employee to be considered. Please see selection plan for additional details.

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Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.

Please note that DSS takes part in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.…