This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.

The Office of Recoveries & Fraud Investigations identifies situations where Social Services benefit programs were obtained inappropriately and identifies and seeks recovery when the state is owed money if Social services program benefits were overpaid due to error, fraud, or if other resources are responsible to pay first. This position investigates suspected cases of fraud on new applications and ongoing cases to ensure welfare benefits are not obtained illegally; conducts other special investigations as directed; gathers, analyzes, and presents sufficient evidence for departmental administrative actions and/or criminal prosecution.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• programs within the department of social services; including Temporary assistance to needy families, SNAP (Supplemental assistance nutrition program) , Child Care, Energy Assistance and Child Support.
• investigative techniques and principles (preferred, but not required)
• preparing formal case action plans and reports
• information management

Ability to:

• establish, build and maintain cooperative and productive relationships internally and externally;
• gather and analyze data, reason logically and accurately, draw valid conclusions based on facts or evidence; and solve problems using common sense, reasoning, and resourcefulness;
• actively listen, elicit needed information, and provide concise information both verbally and in writing;
• conduct interviews with individuals who are reluctant to give information or who are not communicative;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
• effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work activities to meet schedules and deadlines;
• read, interpret, and apply pertinent regulations and laws (preferred, but not required);
• utilize computerized data systems;
• work independently with minimal supervision and deal tactfully with others.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.