Early Intervention Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 24613

The Early Intervention Specialist 1 (EIS 1) will work in the Provider Approval, Due Process, and Monitoring Unit (PAU) in the Bureau of Early Intervention (BEI), within the Division of Family Health (DFH). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing support for provider monitoring activities including participating in developing and updating monitoring protocols and other documents and evaluating Provider/Municipality Corrective Action Plans (CAPS), and reviewing and processing individual and/or agency provider applications, re-approvals and amendments. Additional responsibilities of professional staff include supervision of administrative support staff, provision of technical assistance to municipal EI officials and providers (related to monitoring activities and applications), drafting documents to communicate EI program policies and procedures to various groups, reviewing and evaluating the work of contractors to ensure that EIP training is appropriate and effective, reviewing data from the New York State Early Intervention Program data system, and following up with providers and municipal officials as needed to ensure the effective operation of the Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Reassignment: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Early Intervention Specialist 1 (G-20).

NY HELPS: A bachelor's degree or higher; AND three years of experience in the provision of Early Intervention services to children under age five, with or at risk for disabilities, as well as services to their families. Examples of services include, but are not limited to, occupational or physical therapy, speech language pathology, and Early Intervention service coordination.

Experience must have been in an approved Early Intervention program under Article 25, Part 69, of the New York State Public Health Law, and Title 10 of the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations; or in an approved Preschool Special Education program under Section 4410, of the New York State Education Law, where the primary focus is providing Early Intervention services to children under age 5. Experience may also have been in a professional position in a public or private setting, developing, administering, and evaluating approved Early Intervention programs. An example of a professional position includes, but is not limited to, a county Early Intervention official.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge and familiarity with the Early Intervention Program, including federal and State statute and regulations pertaining to providing services to young children with disabilities. Strong organizational and collaborative skills include the ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines. Supervision. Administrative skills and experience developing policy documents and providing technical assistance.

Additional Comments

Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive appointment. Transfer Candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility.

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
  
  

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.