NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Assistant Director, Bureau of Early Intervention
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Assistant Director, Bureau of Early Intervention
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in realizing their full potential. It reduces the likelihood of delays among at‑risk children, assists 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 has been recognized as an essential service during COVID‑19 by NYS.
Duties
Assist with the oversight of the Regional Office practices and work to ensure consistency with other EI Regional offices.
Supervise Regional Office staff, including office managers and Early Intervention Official Designees.
Advise the Director on all matters relating to Regional Office performance.
Work with staff to ensure delivery of high‑quality services to NYC’s children and families, including implementing NYC policy and procedures and promoting regulatory compliance.
Oversee staff work in the EI Hub, the NYS EI case‑management and billing system, and work in a dynamic team environment to build commitment to program goals and initiatives while working closely with all staff levels.
Assist with staff hiring, performance evaluations, and staff development.
Assist with developing reports and presentations.
Develop and implement procedures, databases, and indicators to maintain information and monitor office performance and efficiency.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of early childhood development, ages birth to three years.
Familiarity with best practices in working with infants and toddlers and their families, particularly infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities.
Knowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program, its policies and procedures, and of the NYC EI service landscape.
Outstanding verbal communication skills, in person and on the phone.
Experience with meeting facilitation, mediation, or similar tasks that involve moderation and bringing a group to consensus.
Excellent written communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, and experience working with strict process requirements and deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and as a team.
Experience with case‑management or similar software/applications is a plus.
Why You Should Work For Us
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 contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, 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.
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.
A satisfactory equivalent combination or training, education and experience.
Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Equal Opportunity Employer The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
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Assistant Director, Bureau of Early Intervention
role at
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in realizing their full potential. It reduces the likelihood of delays among at‑risk children, assists 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 has been recognized as an essential service during COVID‑19 by NYS.
Duties
Assist with the oversight of the Regional Office practices and work to ensure consistency with other EI Regional offices.
Supervise Regional Office staff, including office managers and Early Intervention Official Designees.
Advise the Director on all matters relating to Regional Office performance.
Work with staff to ensure delivery of high‑quality services to NYC’s children and families, including implementing NYC policy and procedures and promoting regulatory compliance.
Oversee staff work in the EI Hub, the NYS EI case‑management and billing system, and work in a dynamic team environment to build commitment to program goals and initiatives while working closely with all staff levels.
Assist with staff hiring, performance evaluations, and staff development.
Assist with developing reports and presentations.
Develop and implement procedures, databases, and indicators to maintain information and monitor office performance and efficiency.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of early childhood development, ages birth to three years.
Familiarity with best practices in working with infants and toddlers and their families, particularly infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities.
Knowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program, its policies and procedures, and of the NYC EI service landscape.
Outstanding verbal communication skills, in person and on the phone.
Experience with meeting facilitation, mediation, or similar tasks that involve moderation and bringing a group to consensus.
Excellent written communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, and experience working with strict process requirements and deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and as a team.
Experience with case‑management or similar software/applications is a plus.
Why You Should Work For Us
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 contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, 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.
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.
A satisfactory equivalent combination or training, education and experience.
Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Equal Opportunity Employer The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
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