Pre-IFSP Specialist

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

130d • Remote

About The Position

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) 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. EIP is legally mandated under Title II-A, 2552, of Article 25 of the NYS PHL to ensure that eligible children receive therapeutic services as soon as possible. The process of getting children to services includes processing referrals to the EIP, scheduling evaluations and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, and authorizing services. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Pre-IFSP Specialist will develop expertise in the NYS EI Hub case management system, Tableau and the Health Commerce System Secure File Transfer Protocol in order to process children's case actions.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty.
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with the requirement of one year of administrative or supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a range of computer systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and attentive to deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, in person and on the phone.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a Tableau dashboard, approve actions in the EI Hub, and follow up with the initial service coordinator regarding assignments and submissions.
• Review multidisciplinary evaluations for completeness, enter them into the ESU application, reject or accept the evaluation in the EI Hub, and assign a scheduler to eligible children.
• Upload evaluations into the child's electronic case file.
• Process case closures, issues written notice to parent, and escalate parent issues to the Assistant Director.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees