NY HELP No

Agency Insurance Fund, State

Title Division of Confidential Investigations Intern

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $23.26 to $27.38 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 0%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Westchester

Street Address 44 South Broadway

City White Plains

State NY

Zip Code 10601

Duties Description Description: DCI is looking for student interns to assist with collecting information and documentation associated with investigations, performing research related to NYS and the Workers Compensation Board rules and policies, performing on-line research, including social media sites, to aide in the investigative process, analyzing financial records and calculating fraud amount, drafting correspondence and memorandum, data analysis and experience with calculating of various parameters with formula, table formatting and graphical data reporting, cogent data points report summarization, develop an equipment inventory database and provide other direct assistance to the Investigative, Data Analytics and Administrative Teams with any helpful functions to include answering, phones, photocopying, and other tasks, as needed. DCI is NYSIF’s special investigations unit for the detection, investigation, and prevention of fraud, as required by New York State Insurance law an includes the following areas of function:• Investigates suspicious activity and can work on the Claims, Premium Audit, Provider Fraud, and/or Data Analytics team on a variety of projects.• Assists in the development of training programs and risk controls to prevent instances of fraud and abuse of the workers’ compensation system.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • Be a permanent New York State (NYS) resident and/or actively enrolled in a NYS college, university, or graduate program.• Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program) or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate program.• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent.• Able to work part-time (10-15 hours per week with opportunity to work more hours depending on availability). Potential for fall and spring part-time hours based on availability and performance. Preferred Qualifications:• Knowledge in use of IBM i2 Analyst Notebook • Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft software (Excel/PowerPoint)• Desire to work in public service.• Preferred major(s): Data Analytics, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Business, Law, Psychology, and AccountingPlease be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

Additional Comments Fringe Benefits: - Competitive Compensation.- Future Career Growth Potential. - Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.- Full Medical, Vision, and Dental. - Retirement Options. - Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.Please note, the official Civil Service title for this position is Student Assistant.The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) was established in 1914 as part of the original enactment of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law. NYSIF's mission is to guarantee the availability of workers’ compensation insurance at the lowest possible cost to New York employers and to provide timely, appropriate indemnity and medical payments to injured workers, while maintaining a solvent fund. Since inception, NYSIF has fulfilled the dual roles for which it was created: to compete with other carriers to ensure a fair marketplace and to be a guaranteed source of coverage for employers who cannot secure coverage elsewhere.NYSIF is the largest workers' compensation carrier in New York State and among the nation’s top ten largest workers' compensation carriers. As of November 30, 2023, NYSIF insures approximately 140,000 workers’ compensation insurance policyholders and provides disability benefits coverage for off-the-job injuries to approximately 57,400 New York employers, with more than $1.4 billion in annual earned premiums and over $20 billion in assets. In addition to workers’ compensation insurance, NYSIF provides disability benefits coverage for off-the-job injuries to more than 56,000 New York employers. In 2018, NYSIF added paid family leave as a component of its disability benefits product, providing New Yorkers with job-protected, paid time away from work to care for their families. NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have. Executive Order 31Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.#li-dni

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Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hrexec@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

Notes on Applying Please email resume, cover letter, and school transcript (please provide to determine eligibility) to hrexec@nysif.com. Please reference the Vacancy ID number and position title in the subject of the email.