Welfare Fraud Investigator (Recovery Technician II)

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for researching and analyzing overpayments of public assistance program benefits; negotiating repayment plans for recovery of outstanding overpayments and fraud recoveries owed to Delta County Department of Human Services; investigating fraud referrals received by the department to determine validity and course of action; and determining and establishing Intentional Program Violations (IPV) for public assistance programs when warranted.

To Apply:

External candidates, please apply using the Employment Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

Current Delta County employees, please apply using the Internal Transfer and Promotion Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and investigate public assistance cases to determine if fraud and/or overpayments have occurred based on information collected, provided, and/or referred.
• Collect benefit overpayments and fraud recoveries by all means available to a county human services agency.
• Comply with all overpayment/recovery rules and file maintenance requirements as outlined in: Volume 4B (SNAP), Volume 3 (Income Maintenance), and Volume 8 (Medicaid).
• Initiate Intentional Program Violation (IPV) processes and represent the Department in all actions and hearings.
• Assess economically vulnerable clients; evaluate clients’ needs, provide comprehensive eligibility determinations to families or cases in accordance with agency, state and federal program requirements.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of complex programs, processes, or specialized systems through participation in ongoing training.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of Eligibility Technician experience with demonstrated competency in Volume 4B, (SNAP), Volume 3 (Income Maintenance-Cash Programs), and Volume 8 (Medicaid)

Qualities:

• Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical thinking, effective professional communication and sound judgment skills.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Certified in processing SNAP, TANF-Colorado Works, Adult Financial and Medicaid programs.

Hiring Salary Range:

$23.15 to $25.47 hourly depending upon qualifications

General Benefits:

Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available.

To Apply:

External candidates, please apply using the Employment Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

Current Delta County employees, please apply using the Internal Transfer and Promotion Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

Delta County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair traits), color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment with Delta County is contingent upon successful completion and approval of a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.15 - $25.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Eligibility Technician: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• SNAP, TANF-Colorado Works, Adult Financial, Medicaid (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25