Early Intervention Official Designee, Bureau of Early Intervention

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking qualified applicants for a role in the Division of Family and Child Health. This position involves facilitating meetings, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting families in health-related services. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant educational backgrounds. The role emphasizes social justice and equity, aiming to enhance the health and well-being of families and children in New York City.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in health care program planning.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating IFSP meetings with families and service coordinators.
• Completing documentation related to evaluations and the IFSP process.
• Communicating professionally with EI providers and families.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Master's Degree in Public Health

Job description

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with creating and overseeing programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety, and well-being for New York City families and children. The division includes the Bureau of Maternal Infant Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. The DFCH's vision is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and developmental potential. We encourage qualified applicants with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity, to apply.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To:

1. Facilitating IFSP meetings with families, interventionists, and service coordinators in accordance with SDOH regulations and NYC EIP policies and procedures, within mandated timelines, using Microsoft Outlook and NYEIS for data entry, case processing, and other activities.
2. Ensuring the accurate completion of procedures as outlined in the NYC Policy and Procedure Manual and NYS Regulations.
3. Completing all necessary documentation related to evaluations and the IFSP process, including service and billing paperwork to ensure continued services for EI children.
4. Responding to, preparing for, and participating in mediations and fair hearings as assigned.
5. Attending regularly scheduled meetings inside and outside the Regional Office as directed.
6. Communicating professionally with EI providers, families, service coordinators, and colleagues.
7. Reporting concerns and requesting technical assistance from supervisors and other units within the Bureau as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, Social Sciences, Health Care, Physical Sciences, or related fields; and a minimum of four years of progressive experience related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation, and analysis; or
2. A Master's Degree in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care, Business Administration, or related disciplines; and a minimum of three years of relevant experience; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education, and experience; and
4. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

Preferred Skills

Understanding of child development and handicapping conditions, knowledge of services for young children, and family-centered services are preferred. Candidates should have good communication and organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of EI regulations is an asset.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees with certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss residency requirements with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.