Social Services Lead Investigator - Fraud and Resources(Hybrid)

Connecticut Department Of Administrative Services

Manages state resources, operations, and services, streamlining efficiency for Connecticut government.

Lead investigator supervising fraud investigations of PCAs, agencies, and resources.

14 days ago ago

$70,026 - $87,145

Junior (1-3 years)

Full Time

Hartford, CT

Hybrid

Company Size

1,700 Employees

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Role

What you would be doing

document analysis

report development

software utilization

complaint investigation

workflow planning

stakeholder liaison

summarize and articulate findings;
analyze financial and legal documents for cases supporting fraud;
Develop detailed fraud referral reports
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;
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;
Acts as liaison with Social Services Investigations Supervisor concerning unit training needs, practical program implementation problems and effectiveness of unit workflow procedures;
utilize computer software and systems;
Investigate complaints made to DSS and evaluate possible agency action using various resources
Provide ongoing support to the investigating agencies
Makes recommendations on policies or standards;
Testifies in court on cases involving support or claims for reimbursement and determines appropriate actions to enforce compliance with court orders;
Provides staff training and assistance including monitoring and assessing current and projected needs;
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Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;
Prepares reports and correspondence;
Work closely with the Office of the Attorney General, The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Investigations.
Acts as unit policy specialist in difficult, unusual and/or complex case resolution;
Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
May be assigned to represent Commissioner in cases requiring a high degree of tact and diplomacy;

What you bring

investigative skills

legal knowledge

communication

problem solving

supervisory

master's degree

investigatory methods and techniques;
and ability to interpret and apply relevant agency policies and procedures;
Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology and related legal instruments;
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
Considerable knowledge of
oral and written communication skills;
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and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
interpersonal skills;
Supervisory ability.
A Master's degree in a closely related area may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
problem solving skills;
Considerable ability to
Considerable skill in conducting investigations;
For state employees one (1) year of experience as a Social Services Investigator (Fraud and Resources) may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

Benefits

public assistance programs;
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
This full time position (40 hours per week) has a Hybrid work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
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. Click here for more information.
property ownership and personal finances;
Professional growth and development opportunities.

Training + Development

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