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The purpose of this position is to investigate and/or audit the various programs for which the department is responsible for includes: Social Assistance, AccessAbility Supports, Assured Income, Seniors Independence Initiative, Child Care Subsidy, the Prosper Program, and the Targeted Basic Income Guarantee Program clients. In addition, this position conducts audits of the internal expense streams of the Department itself. Overall, this position provides for the accountability of department programs and clients by ensuring programs are delivered within legislative and policy guidelines.

The Auditor/investigator for the Department gathers information from various sources, analyses the evidence, and pieces together the circumstances of the client in order to prove or disprove the allegations raised. The Auditor/ Investigator apply departmental policies to the investigation findings to make a determination of the client's eligibility for social assistance, or any other programs requiring an audit. The auditor then provides the management with a recommended course of action based on the investigations conclusions. The auditor conducts both random and requested case audits that include both Financial Case Audit and Administrative Case Audits.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Interview department staff and management to gather appropriate background information concerning the referred Social Assistance, Child Care Subsidy, AccessAbility Supports, Assured Income and Seniors Independence Initiative clients.
• Review the client's file to gain insight and information on client's previous departmental relations.
• Organize and lead client interviews to gather information.
• Obtain information from the various provincial, federal, and municipal bodies.
• Generate a random selection of department client files using various sampling tools.
• Review program files to ensure compliance with departmental policy.
• Verify income and expenses reported by clients.
• Complete reports with a recommended course of action for Department management.
• Provide audit services as required by Departmental management for the various programs.
• Attend Appeal Board hearings when required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a University Degree or College Diploma in Corrections, Law/Security Enforcement, Investigative Services, with an extensive amount of experience.
• Experience and ability to interpret complex Acts, Regulations and Policies while dealing with various programs and groups of internal and external clients.
• Ability to act with discretion and tact in matter relating to program clients, community contacts, and departmental issues.
• Experience working with the public in a community service type setting.
• Knowledge of provincial law, enforcement and court procedures.
• Good working knowledge of computers i.e. GroupWise, Excel, Word, and Word perfect and ISM. * Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal, time management, problem solving and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the Freedoms of Information Protection of Privacy Act.
• Possess good leadership and analytical skills to support proper decision making.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of community, provincial and federal resources.
• The successful applicant is required as a condition of employment to provide a motor vehicle for the purpose of carrying out employment functions as well as a valid driver's license.
• Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with the Social Assistance Act and Regulations, the Social Assistance program, Child Care Subsidy Program, AccessAbiIity program, Assured Income, and all applicable Policies is preferred.
• Knowledge of court services and documents.
• Previous investigative experience is preferred.
• ISM experience is preferred.
• Experience using Geolinc, Trans Union, and Electronic Income Verification system (CRA) is preferred.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

This position may be filled to fill future vacancies

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca**. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.**

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