Early Intervention Official Designee, Bureau of Early Intervention
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in their efforts to realize their full potential. It reduces the likelihood of delays among at‑risk children, assists and empowers families to meet their child’s and their own needs, and entitles children, regardless of race, ethnicity or income, to services through the program.
The EIP is legally mandated under Title II‑A, 2552, of Article 25 of the NYS PHL to ensure that eligible children receive therapeutic services as soon as possible, and it has been recognized as an essential service during COVID‑19 by NYS.
The process of getting children to services includes processing referrals to the EIP, scheduling evaluations and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, convening IFSP meetings, and authorizing services.
Children continue to receive IFSP meetings every six (6) months for as long as they are in the Program.
The Bureau of Early Intervention oversees provision of therapeutic services to 30,000 children ages birth to 3 years each year.
At the borough level, contracted service agencies are monitored by the Regional Office. Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Facilitate IFSP meetings with families, interventionists and service coordinators in a manner consistent with SDOH regulations and NYC EIP policies and procedures, within mandated timelines, using Microsoft Outlook and NYEIS (New York Early Intervention System) Ensure the accurate completion of other procedures as delineated in the NYC Policy and Procedure Manual and NYS Regulations Ensure the completion of all necessary documentation relating to the evaluation and IFSP process, including service and billing paperwork to ensure continued services for EI children Respond to, prepare for and attend/participate in mediations/fair hearings as assigned and attend regularly scheduled meetings inside and outside of the Regional Office as directed Communicate with EI providers, families, service coordinators and other colleagues in a professional manner and report concerns and submit requests for technical assistance to supervisor and other units within the Bureau as appropriate Preferred Skills
Understanding of early childhood development, delays and disabilities Knowledge of NYC services for young children Good communication and organizational skills Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Knowledge of EI regulations is an asset Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: A premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement A tax‑deferred savings program A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home Job Security – you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work Commitment To Equity
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549. Minimum Qualifications
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related programs; and A minimum of four years of progressive, responsible experience related to Health Care Program Planning, Research, Design, Operation, Evaluation and Analysis; or A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care Specialization, Business Administration or related disciplines; and A minimum of three years progressive, responsible experience directly related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation and analysis; or A satisfactory equivalent combination or training, education and experience; and Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication Public Service Loan Forgiveness – As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement – New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Minimum qualifications and pay range: $65,803.00 – $65,803.00.
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The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in their efforts to realize their full potential. It reduces the likelihood of delays among at‑risk children, assists and empowers families to meet their child’s and their own needs, and entitles children, regardless of race, ethnicity or income, to services through the program.
The EIP is legally mandated under Title II‑A, 2552, of Article 25 of the NYS PHL to ensure that eligible children receive therapeutic services as soon as possible, and it has been recognized as an essential service during COVID‑19 by NYS.
The process of getting children to services includes processing referrals to the EIP, scheduling evaluations and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, convening IFSP meetings, and authorizing services.
Children continue to receive IFSP meetings every six (6) months for as long as they are in the Program.
The Bureau of Early Intervention oversees provision of therapeutic services to 30,000 children ages birth to 3 years each year.
At the borough level, contracted service agencies are monitored by the Regional Office. Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Facilitate IFSP meetings with families, interventionists and service coordinators in a manner consistent with SDOH regulations and NYC EIP policies and procedures, within mandated timelines, using Microsoft Outlook and NYEIS (New York Early Intervention System) Ensure the accurate completion of other procedures as delineated in the NYC Policy and Procedure Manual and NYS Regulations Ensure the completion of all necessary documentation relating to the evaluation and IFSP process, including service and billing paperwork to ensure continued services for EI children Respond to, prepare for and attend/participate in mediations/fair hearings as assigned and attend regularly scheduled meetings inside and outside of the Regional Office as directed Communicate with EI providers, families, service coordinators and other colleagues in a professional manner and report concerns and submit requests for technical assistance to supervisor and other units within the Bureau as appropriate Preferred Skills
Understanding of early childhood development, delays and disabilities Knowledge of NYC services for young children Good communication and organizational skills Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Knowledge of EI regulations is an asset Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: A premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement A tax‑deferred savings program A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home Job Security – you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work Commitment To Equity
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549. Minimum Qualifications
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related programs; and A minimum of four years of progressive, responsible experience related to Health Care Program Planning, Research, Design, Operation, Evaluation and Analysis; or A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care Specialization, Business Administration or related disciplines; and A minimum of three years progressive, responsible experience directly related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation and analysis; or A satisfactory equivalent combination or training, education and experience; and Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication Public Service Loan Forgiveness – As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement – New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Minimum qualifications and pay range: $65,803.00 – $65,803.00.
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