Early Intervention Specialist 3 (NY HELPS) - 24629

NYS Department of Health - Early Intervention Specialist 3 (NY HELPS) - 24629

The NYS Department of Health is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist 3 (EIS 3) to 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: Direct and secondary supervision of staff who conduct approval, monitoring, and due process activities for PAU; ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements related to provider approval, quality improvement, and due process including developing reports to the federal oversight agency and others as appropriate; develop and help implement internal policies and procedures related to applications, monitoring, and due process activities; overseeing updates needed to the online application and approval systems to ensure compliance; develop and oversee the development of written documents and reports (including memoranda, guidance documents, communications) related to Early Intervention Program policy; and contract oversite for programmatic monitoring activities and Due Process activities. The EIS 3 will be responsible for interpretation and communication of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the provider approval, due process, and monitoring as they apply to the EIP to local government officials, providers, and other stakeholders as appropriate, as well as data collection, tracking and analysis related to provider approval, due process, and monitoring. The EIS 3 will also serve as a secondary liaison to other DOH programs, local, State, and federal agencies, external organizations, healthcare facilities and key stakeholders, and the public as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS:

• Bachelor’s degree and five 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 facilities. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

• Experience must have included 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 Law.

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.

• Non-qualifying experience includes services provided to children age five or older.

• Information on approved Early Intervention programs under Article 25, Part 69, of the New York State Public Health Law, and Title 10 of the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations can be found at: https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/service_providers/.

• Information on approved Preschool Special Education programs under Section 4410 of the New York State

Education

• Law can be found at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/preschool/approved-preschool-special-education-program-sites.html.

• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the experience; doctoral degree may substitute for two years of the experience.

• Transfer Opportunity: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Early Intervention Specialist 3 (G-25).

• 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 and the ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines; Supervision and contract management experience; Ability to engage program staff, stakeholders, and facilitate group discussions.

• Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, competitive position. Transfer candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility.

• When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

• 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

• Reasonable accommodations in the hiring process are available. The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

• For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.

• Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

• Name Human Resources Management Group, MR/EIS3/24629/DFH