Early Intervention Official Designee, Bureau of Early Intervention

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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 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.

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 the NYS EI IT system) for data entry case processing and other activities
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. 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. Report concerns and submit requests for technical assistance to supervisor and other units within the Bureau as appropriate.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Preference will be given to individuals who understand child development delays and disabilities in addition to having knowledge of services for young children and of family-centered services. The candidate must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines. Knowledge of EI regulations is also an asset.

SR HEALTHCARE PROG PLAN ANLYST - 83052

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. 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

2. A Masters 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

3. A satisfactory equivalent combination or training education and experience; and
4. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

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.

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