Early Intervention Official Designee, Bureau of Early Intervention

Job Overview

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.

The 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, and it has been recognized as an essential service during COVID‑19 by NYS.

The process of getting children to services includes processing referrals to the EIP, scheduling evaluations and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, convening IFSP meetings, and authorizing services. Children continue to receive IFSP meetings every six (6) months for as long as they are in the Program. The Bureau of Early Intervention oversees provision of therapeutic services to 30,000 children ages birth to 3 years each year.

At the borough level, contracted service agencies are monitored by the Regional Office.

• Conduct IFSP meetings in a manner consistent with the EI regulations and municipal policies, including applying regulations, rate methodology and billing rules, ensuring family rights, chairing meetings conducive to discussion, and interpreting State procedures.
• Ensure the completion of all necessary documentation related to the evaluation and IFSP process, including reviewing evaluations for completeness and accuracy, ensuring six‑month and annual updates, responding to amendments, and submitting all required paperwork timely.
• Ensure accurate completion of other procedures as delineated in the NYC Policy and Procedure Manual and New York State Regulations.
• Use the EI Hub case management system for data entry, case processing and monitoring, and other activities as defined in policy.
• Communicate with providers, families, service coordinators and colleagues, returning messages promptly, maintaining an open exchange of information, and reporting concerns to supervisors.
• Attend regulatory scheduled meetings, including meetings with office and field staff and meetings outside the regional office.

• Understanding of early childhood development, delays and disabilities.
• Knowledge of NYC services for young children.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of EI regulations is an asset.

• Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness and financial benefits 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 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.

Qualification Requirements
1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related programs; and
A minimum of four years of progressive, responsible experience related to Health Care Program Planning, Research, Design, Operation, Evaluation and Analysis; or

2. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care Specialization, Business Administration or related disciplines; and
A minimum of three years progressive, responsible experience directly related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation and analysis; or

3. A satisfactory equivalent combination or training, education and experience; and
4. Demonstrated skills in…