Job Description
Job ID: 31932
Agency: Department of Social Services - Division of Finance
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $22.98 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 07/25/25
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .
The Department of Social Services - Office of Recoveries and Fraud Investigations (ORFI) is seeking an articulate professional who is organized, energetic, motivated, and dependable. This individual must be driven by our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. ORFI is looking to fill the role of Recoveries Investigator. ORFI identifies situations where social services benefit programs were obtained inappropriately and seeks recovery when the state is owed money if benefits were overpaid due to error, fraud or if other resources were responsible to pay first. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating cases to ensure that recipients utilize benefits appropriately according to federal and state regulations.
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.
Skills to:
- organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up with minimal direction;
- attention to detail;
- formerly request relevant documentation and review information obtained;
- establish and maintain case files.
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;
- obtain information from 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
- utilize computerized data systems;
- work independently with minimal supervision.
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 $0 premium employee health insurance option 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.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1XD
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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