NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Help Desk Consultant, Bureau of Early Intervention
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Help Desk Consultant, Bureau of Early Intervention
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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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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 be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Commitment To Equity 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full‑time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full‑time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full‑time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
Preferred Skills
Excellent telephone, computer and writing skills. Additionally, possess good communication, organizational skills the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is a plus. -Accurately type 45 wpm. -Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
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/.
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.
Additional Information 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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 be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Commitment To Equity 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full‑time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full‑time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full‑time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
Preferred Skills
Excellent telephone, computer and writing skills. Additionally, possess good communication, organizational skills the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is a plus. -Accurately type 45 wpm. -Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
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/.
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.
Additional Information 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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