Early Intervention Official Designee, Bureau of Early Intervention

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $62,868 - $65,803 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• A baccalaureate 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 related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities as described in the qualifications.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of early childhood development, delays, and disabilities.
• Knowledge of NYC services for young children.
• Knowledge of EI regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IFSP meetings in accordance with EI regulations and municipal policies, applying relevant regulations, rate methodology, and billing rules; uphold family rights; chair meetings to support discussion among families, evaluators, and service coordinators; and interpret and apply State Department of Health and DMH procedures.
• Ensure completion of documentation for the evaluation and IFSP process, including reviewing evaluations for completeness and accuracy, reviewing six-month updates and annual reviews, processing IFSP amendment requests, and submitting required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Ensure other procedures are completed accurately in accordance with 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; return communications promptly, foster open information exchange, and raise concerns or request technical assistance when appropriate.
• Attend scheduled regulatory 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 student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time