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Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS: Four years of the experience described below, one year of which must have been at a supervisory level.
Substitution: a master’s degree may substitute for one year of the general experience, and a doctoral degree may substitute for an additional year of the general experience.
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 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 .
General information about New York State’s Early Intervention Program can be found at: https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/index.htm .
Transfer Opportunity: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Early Intervention Specialist 2 (G-23).
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 including the ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines; supervision; administrative skills and experience developing policy documents and providing technical assistance.
Duties Description
The Early Intervention Specialist 2 (EIS 2) will 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). The EIS 2 will have a significant role in the oversight of and participation in procedural safeguard activities, acting as the primary liaison with the dispute resolution contractor team and ensuring that investigations of system complaints occur, to guarantee that families in the EIP receive their due process rights under the EIP are completed within State and federal timeframes. This position will also provide support for provider approval/reapproval activities including the review of applications and in the oversight and monitoring of providers and counties to ensure EI services are provided consistently statewide. The EIS 2 position will directly supervise DOH staff and provide technical assistance to early intervention providers and counties. This position will also be responsible for other duties as assigned to meet programmatic needs.
Additional Comments
Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive position. Transfer candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
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…
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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.
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
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