What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bureau of Public Assistance Fraud/ Western Michigan Investigation Unit position at State of Michigan?
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Intern Responsibilities / Projects:
- Conduct comprehensive and multifaceted criminal and civil investigations involving the fraudulent acquisition and use of MDHHS program benefits.
- Ascertain and identify the existence of sophisticated criminal conspiratorial schemes by employees, contractors, businesses, vendors and recipients through community investigations, social media, and advanced data analysis. Establish the nature of offenses committed and initiate appropriate criminal, civil and administrative action to resolve the most intricate criminal and civil allegations and recover program funds.
- Develop recommendations to address fraud vulnerability and organizational control and accountability relating to program law, regulation and policy and procedure.
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with at least 48 semester credits completed (completing sophomore, junior, or senior year) program in the following: Criminal Justice criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field.
Hours:
20 hours a week
Materials: The intern will be provided necessary resources, materials, and access to ensure acclimation to the role. A computer with VPN access will be provided to the employee upon assignment.
Timeline: Ongoing.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
Employee must demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills and have established a pattern of high professional performance as an agent or lead agent. Must be computer literate. Must also have a thorough knowledge of criminal and civil laws, rules and regulations as well as a record of maintaining the highest standard and discretion while conducting investigations. Employee must demonstrate a history of independent judgement and decision making, self-management, personal discipline and integrity, professional knowledge and skill development, and an ability to identify and fulfil organizational objectives. Valid Michigan Driver’s License Preferred
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or disability.
