Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 09/12/2023
Closing Date/Time: 09/28/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,331 – $6,221 per month. ($51,972 – $74,652 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-97-29278
Position Overview
The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a position that functions as a trainee performing investigations relating to fraud and/or abuse of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance (SNAP) program. After successful completion of the trainee program, to last no longer than 12 months, the trainee will progress to a Public Aid Investigator position.
Job Responsibilities
- Participates in an on-the-job training program designed to provide thorough working knowledge of investigative procedures utilized by senior investigative staff of the agency.
- Receives instruction in the successful conduct of thorough field investigations of reported or suspected situations of malfeasance or fraudulent activity involving the eligibility of applicants, clients and former clients, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) trafficking, vendor irregularities, etc.
- Receives instruction and personal experience in interviewing and obtaining statements and evidence from neighbors, relatives, employers, and others familiar with the situation under investigation.
- Learns to represent the agency in liaison with federal and state prosecutors, as well as law enforcement agencies and local office staff.
- Testifies in court proceedings and hearings as to facts and evidence obtained in cases investigated.
- Develops and maintains working knowledge of agency policy and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice or related fields OR requires an associate degree with major coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
- Requires four (4) years of experience in investigative work such as detective, administrative, civil, or criminal investigations, licensing/certification investigations, worker’s compensation investigations, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with policies, procedures and state and federal laws pertaining to public assistance.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with investigative methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Two (2) years of professional experience compiling and summarizing data and preparing records and reports in a clear and concise format.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in developing and maintaining collaborative and cooperative working relationship with private and public organizations.
- One (1) year of professional experience working with court procedures, practices, and rules of evidence.
- One (1) year of professional experience applying and interpreting laws and regulations relating to public assistance.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to travel statewide.
2. Requires ability to pass the Federal Tax Information Access background check.
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Work Location: 1925 Madison Ave Granite City, IL 62040-4616
Family & Community Services
Statewide Program Initiatives
SNAP Fraud Unit
Madison County
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
- * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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