Early Intervention (EI) Data System Technical Assistance Coordinator

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans transitioning the state to renewable energy sources ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education and building an economy that works for everyone.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• Medical dental and vision plans

• State paid life insurance policy

• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

• State paid short-term disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union membership

• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace).**Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person in our downtown Denver office on the first day of employment.**

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

What youll be doing:

This position related to the EI Data System which provides data that is used by management and external stakeholders to: meet Federal reporting requirements that are used to rate the EI program; identify support needed by EI Brokers; ensure families know their rights related to early intervention and can convey their level of satisfaction through the collection of data; and work with EI Unit staff to provide data and information that guides the overall program work. Management has delegated this position as the staff authority over data entry billing data and invoicing end-user training and system debugging.

Responsible for training direct service providers on billing and providing expertise in the data system invoicing process and trains and provides technical assistance to EI Brokers Evaluation Entities and direct service providers who are responsible for entering invoice data which ensures payments each month.

This positionadministers training support and technical assistance for the EI Unit in the areas of data compliance local EI staff competencies and other quality assurance initiatives. The positionfacilitates monthly follow-up on data corrections and serves as the first-level contact for EI Brokers to provide technical assistance andguidance regarding access data entry training access to training materials interpreting error messages and addressing billing questions.

Additional position duties include but are not limited to:

• The position uses knowledge of the EI program to ensure that data entered into the system is accurate reflecting the programs performance.
• Provides directions to EI Broker staff on the use of the EI Data System in entering Part C Indicator data to ensure accurate data is available for program monitoring activities.
• Provides directions to EI Broker staff and direct service providers on the use of the EI Data System related to entering invoicing.
• Meets regularly with the Intake Supervisor and Evaluations Administrator to review program data entry and workflow and identify areas for programmatic technical assistance
• Responsible for teaching EI Broker staff how to access and use reports and dashboards for case management of children enrolled in the EI program.
• Collaborates with EI Unit staff and EI Brokers to determine needed reports and works with the Data Reporting Analyst to create additional reports available to end users and from the user interface perspective to ensure accurate data entry and trains staff on how to run available reports.
• Provides expert knowledge for EI Brokers entering child information into the data system in accordance with Part C of IDEA requirements.
• Collaborates with the EI Part C Program Administrator as the primary point of contact for Federal Part C Indicators ensuring 100% timely and accurate data entry.
• Ensures program data accuracy for federal reporting monitoring and external partners for compliance with the Data Sharing Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding requirements.
• Ensures data is shared with the CO Department of Education as outlined in the CDEC/CDE Transition Memorandum of Understanding.
• Delivers initial training and technical assistance to EI Brokers Evaluation Entities and internal EI Care Navigation staff as needed.
• Through conference calls webinars on-site targeted training and technical assistance activities works with EI Broker staff and Evaluation Entities to ensure timely accurate and reliable data.
• Responsible for teaching EI Broker staff how to access and use reports and dashboards for case management of children enrolled in the EI program.
• Through conference calls webinars on-site targeted training and technical assistance activities works with EI Broker staff and Evaluation Entities to ensure timely accurate and reliable data.
• Other duties as assigned

Residency Requirement:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• State of Colorado experience related to the duties of this position
• Experience with entering data into Salesforce or similar data system
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience with the Early Intervention Part C program a.k.a. Early Intervention Colorado.
• Proven editing abilities in composing editing and reviewing documents
• Ability to take initiative and make independent decisions

• Experience with Google Meet Zoom Teams or other web-based platforms for meetings
• Proven editing abilities in composing editing and reviewing memos and documents
• Experience with Google Suite specifically Google Sheets
• Experience working in a team environment

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
• Employees who have been disciplined terminated resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

• Occasional travel (up to 10%) is required. This may include overnight stays and the ability to travel in various weather or environmental conditions.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.

How to Apply(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked SEE RESUME will not be considered.

1. A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.