Department Program Auditor

Join #Team Wake as a
Department Program Auditor
! The Department Program Auditor position will perform activities that relate to the prevention, detection, prosecution, and enforcement of over-issuance, over payments, and fraud in all economic social services programs. This position will audit and conduct investigation of suspected fraud in the area of Food & Nutrition Services, Medicaid, Work First Cash Assistance, Child Care Services and Emergency Assistance Programs.
Essential Functions include:

• Reconstructs cases by examination of agency records, budgets, online verification, contacting federal, state, local and private employers as well as interviewing citizens are necessary to substantiate or unsubstantiate allegation
• Performing in-depth assessments as well as gathering and documenting information, negotiating, analyzing and/or evaluating data
• Initiates action to prosecute individuals and enforce claims and/or judgments order by the courts. Keep abreast of policies and procedures governing all economic programs

The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work.

Join us in making a lasting difference!

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of job-related experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Three years or more of experience in eligibility determination in a State or County Economic Benefit Program to include at least years in Food and Nutrition Services Program in NC Fast, State Network Systems and Social Media
• Spanish language skills are preferred but not required

• Proficient in determining eligibility in multiple State and County Economic Benefit Programs (including Food and Nutrition Services required and one additional program)
• Demonstrate ability to interpret and explain Federal and North Carolina DHHS policies
• Must have superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in information technology
• Strong research skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multiple task are essential
• Ability to assess and conduct through investigations
• Ability to prioritize work and work independently
• Build, establish and maintain positive productive relationship with peers, colleagues, law enforcement and consumers
• Demonstrate a high degree of adaptability and managing changes

Location:

HSC Somerset Raleigh, NC 27609

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 26.82 - 32.79 Commensurate with Experience

Market Range: 26.82 - 38.76

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/9/2026

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh.

With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North…