Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside the box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement, and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting-edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future. If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth. 

Role Overview : 

A Claims Investigator (“CI”) is part of the Adjudication Division within the Department of Workforce Development. A CI will investigate Unemployment Insurance issues to determine if someone qualifies for benefits. The investigation includes reviewing documentation and speaking to parties such as employers and claimants. Once the information is collected, the CI will issue a Determination of Eligibility (“DOE”), which will provide the decision. Once the DOE is issued, the party who is affected can appeal to the Appeals Division. CIs can be expected to participate in these appeal hearings in front of an Administrative Law Judge via telephone.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Coordinate with claimants, employers, and agency staff to make basic eligibility determinations. 
• Explain laws, procedures and various unemployment programs to claimants and employers including benefit rights and eligibility requirements. 
• Investigate eligibility issues, which includes in-depth interviews of claimants and employers to determine employment history and/or separation information. 
• Make and compiles final written determinations of entitlement to, or denial of benefits and forward to Central Office for monetary determinations. 
• Receive, investigate, and reply to all correspondence from all claimants and employers involving claims in local office. 
• Investigate stolen, lost, destroyed, or forged benefits warrants. 
• Assist both claimant and employers in filing appeal forms for protested claims. 
• Determine exhibits to be offered during appeals hears and defend determinations.
• Receive, investigate, and correct system error list related to wage reporting, claim computation, and payment of benefits. 

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) or three (3) years of comparable experience.
• Successfully completed the Claims Investigator Trainee Program. 
• The ability to quickly acquire general knowledge of, state and federal statutes and administrative rules, case law and procedures regarding unemployment insurance. 
• Recognize and detect potential instances of claimant and employer fraud. 
• A broad knowledge of the UI system, laws, and policies necessary to discover. 
• Knowledge of how to conduct interviews that display good communication skills under unfavorable and adverse conditions. 
• Recognize eligibility issues and applies proper state and federal statutes, administrative rules, case law, policies and written guidelines to make an eligibility determination. 
• The ability to work well under pressure and able to always maintain a professional disposition.
• The ability to make quick and efficient decisions. 
• The ability to be organized and have attention to detail. 
• The ability to navigate multiple computer systems efficiently and effectively and stay abreast of regular changes and updates. 
• The ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

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