Outreach and Training Specialist

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Early Intervention (EI) 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 child's and their own needs, and entitles children, regardless of race, ethnicity or income, to services through the program. The EI Outreach Unit conducts outreach and educational activities Citywide to raise awareness of early childhood development and the Early Intervention Program. A key tool for identifying children in need of EI Services is developmental screening conducted by professionals of all disciplines, caretakers and parents, using a validated instrument such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).

Reporting to the Director of Outreach & Staff Development, with a focus on neighborhoods served by the 2Care initiative, the Outreach and Training Specialist will initiate and foster connections with childcare providers, community and faith-based organizations, medical and health care providers, government agencies and others.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in: (a) developing public health education programs, including identifying target populations, conducting needs assessments, designing educational materials, planning educational presentations or workshops, and evaluating health education programs; (b) presenting public health education programs; and/or (c) counseling in areas such as communicable diseases, substance abuse, assault, sexual abuse, and/or family planning; or
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: public health education, education, public/community health administration, public administration or business administration and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.
• For Assignment Level II In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have two additional years of full-time satisfactory experience, for a total of four years of experience for candidates with a baccalaureate degree, and two years for candidates with a master's degree.
• For Assignment Level III In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, candidates must have three additional years of full-time satisfactory experience as described above, for a total of five years of experience for candidates with a baccalaureate degree, and three years for candidates with a master's degree; at least one year of which, in either case, must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trainings, virtual or in-person to parents, medical providers, community-based, faith-based, and city-agency partners about the EI Program.
• Create trainings, resources, and materials as directed using PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office programs, Articulate and other programs to adapt to the needs of outreach partners and the NYC EI Program.
• Responsible for timely completion of forms, preparation of outreach materials, and data collection and generating monthly reports.
• Perform outreach in the evening or on weekends across the five boroughs as needed.
• Demonstrate an accurate understanding of the EI Program.
• Work and collaborate as a team member with other Outreach and BEI staff.

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level