Early Intervention Official Designee, Bureau of Early Intervention

City of New York • Staten Island, NY

15h

About The Position

The Early Intervention Official Designee conducts Individualized Family Service Planning (IFSP) meetings with families of children eligible for Early Intervention (EI) services and facilitates development of service plans. The role reports to the Assistant Director and requires familiarity with New York State EI regulations, New York City policies and procedures, family rights, and early childhood developmental concerns and services.

The EI program supports infants and children with developmental delays and their families. The designee helps ensure eligible children receive services by carrying out IFSP-related processes in accordance with applicable regulations and policies, maintaining accurate documentation and case records, and communicating with families, providers, service coordinators, and colleagues. The position also involves attending scheduled meetings and assigned mediations or fair hearings.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Candidates qualifying through equivalent education and/or experience must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of early childhood development, delays, and disabilities.
• Knowledge of New York City services for young children.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of EI regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IFSP meetings in accordance with EI regulations and municipal policies, applying applicable regulations, rate methodology, and billing rules; upholding family rights; chairing meetings to facilitate discussion; and interpreting and applying relevant State Department of Health and DMH procedures.
• Ensure completion of documentation related to evaluations and the IFSP process, including reviewing evaluations for completeness and accuracy, reviewing six-month updates and annual reviews, processing IFSP amendment requests, and submitting paperwork accurately and on time.
• Ensure accurate completion of other procedures outlined in the NYC Policy and Procedure Manual and New York State Regulations.
• Use the EI Hub case management system for data entry, case processing, monitoring, and other required activities.
• Communicate with providers, families, service coordinators, and colleagues; respond to messages promptly; support open information exchange; and report concerns or request technical assistance when appropriate.
• Attend regulatory scheduled meetings with office and field staff, including meetings outside the regional office.
• Respond to, prepare for, and attend assigned mediations and fair hearings.
• Complete other assignments as necessary.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position's associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Potential to work from home up to two days per week, depending on the position.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time