Fraud Investigator 1-2

State of Louisiana•Houma, LA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Protect program integrity and help ensure SNAP benefits reach eligible households! As a Fraud Investigator, you’ll investigate allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse, analyze case information, conduct interviews and field visits, and help recover ineligible payments. Your work will promote accountability, strengthen public trust, and support compliance with state and federal SNAP requirements. If you’re analytical, investigative, and motivated by making a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply! An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Following Policies and Procedures : The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Making Accurate Judgments : The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions. Accepting Direction : The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Acting Decisively : The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Acting with Ethics and Integrity : The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit. Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results. Solving Problems : The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Requirements

Four years of experience in social services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in social services; OR A bachelor’s degree in social work or a master's degree in a social services field or education.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

Receives and reviews allegations of potential SNAP fraud, trafficking, misuse, waste, or abuse.
Conducts investigations to determine whether SNAP benefits were improperly issued or overpaid.
Gathers, verifies, and analyzes employment, household, financial, and other relevant information to identify potential program violations.
Conducts interviews, field visits, and other investigative activities with SNAP participants, employers, and community members.
Prepares and processes administrative claims or criminal referrals based on investigation findings.
Appears in court and provides testimony or investigative documentation as required.
Documents investigation findings and identifies trends or issues to support program integrity, recover ineligible payments, and prevent future SNAP fraud.