Fraud Investigator II

General Work Tasks

• Receive, evaluate and track allegations of suspected fraud.
• Conduct an inquiry and investigation into the allegation to determine intent or no intent on the part of the client in all program areas.
• Determine an Administrative Disqualification or refer to the Commonwealth's Attorney Office.
• Calculate over payments when the over payment is discovered through a fraud investigation.
• Train other staff in fraud prevention and detection and may provide guidance.
• Work with law enforcement to prepare cases for trial;
  Testify in court, as needed.
• Prepare reports.
• Review all new policy and procedures.
• Maintain Fraud Free database tracking system.
• Initiate collection actions to recover over payments.

Working knowledge of investigative techniques; public assistance programs; legal proceedings; collection methods; self-defense; public assistance program policies and regulations; terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertains to work responsibilities; applicable laws, codes and procedures, including civil and court procedures; basic human behavior; and social problems and resources.

Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate over payments and track payments; testify in court proceedings; train others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, law enforcement, other agencies and others; work independently; analyze data, recognize gaps and collect information; draw legal and supportable conclusions; prepare reports; apply principles of persuasion and/or influence;

document data from interviews, forms, and documents; and organize own work schedule.

High School diploma supplemented with work experience and/or training involving human services program eligibility or case management work and some legal work, which includes court involvement, researching criminal citations and investigative techniques and testimony OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience testifying in court, gathering and preparing evidence for court and investigation, and calculating over payments and determining/recovering loss.

All applicants are subject to DMV/driving record check, Central Registry (CPS) check and/or criminal history search.

The investigation may include fingerprint checks (state Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

The employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.

Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

Name:
Valerie Pierce

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