Special Investigator

State of Indiana•Seymour, IN

1d•$47,320•Onsite

About The Position

Your role as a Special Investigator serves in the Office of General Counsel / Compliance Division to investigate allegations of employee, client, and provider fraud within the FSSA. Our goal is to pursue administrative, civil, and criminal actions against those individuals who violate the program rules listed for specific agencies within the FSSA and those individuals who commit criminal offenses against the agencies within FSSA. This pursuit of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against those individuals violating program rules or committing criminal offenses establishes deterrents against other individuals who may attempt such, allows the agencies to develop guidelines to help deter individuals from committing such actions, allows for the recouping of funds taken from the FSSA by such actions, and allows for the disqualification of individuals from violated programs and possible criminal prosecution of such individuals, in this way, saving the state taxpayers’ monies, and securing the integrity of the programs. This role will be based in Seymour, IN and will cover the southern Indiana area as well as assist with cases in Marion County and south-central Indiana. Travel is required.

Requirements

Working knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
Basic knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
Ability to implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
Ability to communicate effectively.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of the food stamp, Medicaid, TANF, and childcare development programs.
Extensive knowledge of investigative principles.
A working knowledge of Indiana Criminal Codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor key performance indicators to ensure program effectiveness.
Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring all policies and procedures related to the program area.
Answer customer questions about program policies and procedures.
Act as technical consultant to stakeholders to clarify and interpret policies and procedures.
Prepare and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
Review the budget and program assets are allocated appropriately.
Monitor compliance and make recommendations to the program to increase efficiencies.
Prepare training materials and train agency employees on program requirements and usage.
Deliver communication plans and communications.
Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave, Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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