DCF Quality Control Specialist

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Child Development Division (CDD)'s Child Care Financial Assistance Program seeks an individual with knowledge of program integrity practices as applied to public assistance programs. This position is responsible for resolving data match information, reviewing fraud referrals, and auditing vendor documents to determine if sufficient grounds exist for payment recovery. Duties include secondary payroll approval, fraud investigations, analysis of provider attendance and preparing written reports on findings. Previous experience in the methods and techniques of investigation and the ability to train others is preferred. This position requires conducting in-person investigations and travel throughout Vermont. Successful candidates will have strong data analysis, computer, and writing skills. Someone who is self-motivated and can work both independently and collaboratively with other program integrity staff would be a great fit for this position. CDD is housed in the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC). This is a hybrid position allowing for some remote work. The Child Care Financial Assistance Program team and CDD also hold additional in-person meetings and team events in Waterbury. A successful candidate should have a reliable way to get to Waterbury as needed for these activities.

Requirements

• Two (2) years or more of experience with enrollment or eligibility determination, case management, program compliance, or administration.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a human services field AND one (1) year or more of experience with enrollment or eligibility determination, case management, program compliance, or administration.
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the methods and techniques of investigation
• Ability to train others

Responsibilities

• Resolving data match information
• Reviewing fraud referrals
• Auditing vendor documents to determine if sufficient grounds exist for payment recovery
• Secondary payroll approval
• Fraud investigations
• Analysis of provider attendance
• Preparing written reports on findings

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level