Assistant Director Bureau of Early Intervention

ONLY Open for permanent DOHMH employees in the title of Associate Staff Analyst.

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 atrisk children assists and empowers families to meet their childs 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 IIA 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 COVID19 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 30000 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:
Assist with the oversight of the Regional Office practices and work to ensure that they are consistent with other EI Regional offices
Supervise Regional Office staff including office managers Early Intervention Official Designees
Advise the Director of all matters relating to the Regional Office performance
Work with staff to ensure delivery of high quality services to NYCs children and families including implementing NYC Policy and Procedures and promoting regulatory compliance
Oversee staff work in the EI Hub the NYS EI case management and billing system and work in a dynamic team environment to build commitment to the program goals and initiatives by working closely with all levels of staff
Assist with staff hiring performance evaluations and staff development
Assist with developing reports and presentations
Develop and implement procedures databases and indicators to maintain information and monitor office performance and efficiency.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of early childhood development ages birth to three years
Familiarity with best practices in working with infants and toddlers and their families particularly infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities
Knowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program its policies and procedures and of the NYC EI service landscape
Outstanding verbal communication skills in person and on the phone
Experience with meeting facilitation mediation or similar tasks that involve moderation and bringing a group to consensus
Excellent written communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills and experience working with strict process requirements and deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as a team
Experience with case management or similar software/applications a plus.

Why you should work for us:

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website (https://studentaid/pslf/
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a taxdeferred savings program and
o 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.

Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition antitobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV/AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

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 SyeEun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or.

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Qualifications :

1. A masters degree from an accredited college in economics finance accounting business or public administration public health human resources management management science operations research organizational behavior industrial psychology statistics personnel administration labor relations psychology sociology human resources development political science urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and one year of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration accounting economic or financial administration or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis operations research organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration recruitment position classification personnel relations labor relations employee benefits staff development employment program planning/administration labor market research economic planning social services program planning/evaluation or fiscal management or in a related area; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in the areas described in 1 above.

3.An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience as described in 1 above.

4. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience as described in 1 above.

5.A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1 2 3 or 4 above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime