APS INVESTIGATOR SENIOR
About The Position
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an APS Investigator Senior with the Financial Exploitation Unit. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans. You will investigate allegations of financial fraud and exploitation of vulnerable or incapacitated adults, 18 years of age or older. You interview victims, alleged perpetrators, witnesses, and collateral third parties to gather evidence and establish the chain of events leading to the alleged fraud/exploitation. You write detailed investigative reports. You may work with law enforcement and/or prosecutors to discuss findings as required. Please review the video to learn more about the APS Investigator's role and responsibilities - APS Video [https://vimeo.com/408184827]
Requirements
- Accounting principles, practices, and procedures and auditing financial records.
- State statutes governing investigation of financial exploitation (Title 46-Welfare) and financial investigation techniques and methods.
- Administrative hearing process
- General banking procedures and different forms of financial exploitation
- Oral and written communication including writing reports.
- Interviewing to extract pertinent information.
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Using a variety of computer software packages (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Suite, etc.)
- Make appropriate decisions in high stress situations and exercise proper judgment and behavior.
- De-escalate volatile situations.
- Prepare documents for and testify at court or administrative venues.
- Enter, retrieve and correct data from automated case management systems.
- In-state travel is required.
- Driver’s License Requirements: Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
- Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
- Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
- A.R.S. 41-1968 Each employee of the department who has contact with children or vulnerable adults shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section A.R.S. 41-1758.07.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Rehabilitation, Healthcare, or closely related field OR
- Three (3) years as an APS Specialist.
- Experience in forensic accounting or criminal investigation of financial exploitation can substitute for APS Investigator experience.
- Flexibility in willingness to work longer shift hours or after-hours coverage, if necessary.
Responsibilities
- Conducts financial investigations and data analysis of complex fraud and financial exploitation cases perpetrated against vulnerable adults.
- Provides financial expertise in the investigation and aids in the prosecution of financial fraud cases.
- Examines and audits public and third-party records for accuracy.
- Uncovers, analyzes, and quantifies financial data and testifies concerning financial misrepresentation, omissions, and/or fraud in Adult Protective Service (APS) cases.
- Gathers, compiles, and prepares a variety of investigative and financial reports.
- Confers with the Arizona Attorney General's Office making recommendations, preparing exhibits, and attending court proceedings.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
- Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
- Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
