Help Desk Consultant, Bureau of Early Intervention

overview

only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the principal administrative associate civil service list are eligible to apply.

division/program summary: early intervention 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.

position summary: the bureau of early intervention is seeking a help desk consultant in its ny ei system unit. Reporting to the help desk supervisor, the help desk consultant will facilitate system resolution of issues that prevent children’s cases from progressing or providers from billing for services rendered in the early intervention.

• respond to requests for technical assistance “live”, via phone, electronically related to the program database. Advise users of the appropriate action/s to follow.
• complete data entry activities for the timely submission of case information into appropriate program databases.
• provide community outreach to obtain information pertinent to service authorizations to complete required data entry activities.
• research and resolve billing issues using the program database and other available resources.
• analyze the program database using standard resolution procedures (includes tracking calls and monitoring cases) to determine outcomes.
• liaise and collaborate with state entities, as well as interdepartmental units to resolve billing and systemic issues in the program database.
• complete special projects as assigned.

benefits: city employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• 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 and
• a robust worksite wellness program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving new yorkers.

work from home policy: depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

job security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making nyc a healthy place to live and work.

established in 1805, the new york city department of health and mental hygiene (nyc health department) is the oldest and largest health department in the u.s., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of nyc. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, hiv/aids treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for nyc, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the covid-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all new yorkers!

the city of new york is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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