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divh2Early Intervention Program Manager/h2pThe 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 childs 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 DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:/pulliAssist with the oversight of the Regional Office practices and work to ensure that they are consistent with other EI Regional offices/liliSupervise Regional Office staff, including office managers, Early Intervention Official Designees/liliAdvise the Director of all matters relating to the Regional Office performance/liliWork with staff to ensure delivery of high quality services to NYCs children and families, including implementing NYC Policy and Procedures and promoting regulatory compliance/liliOversee 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 the program goals and initiatives, by working closely with all levels of staff/liliAssist with staff hiring, performance evaluations and staff development/liliAssist with developing reports and presentations/liliDevelop and implement procedures, databases and indicators to maintain information and monitor office performance and efficiency/li/ulpPREFERRED SKILLS:/pulliKnowledge of early childhood development, ages birth to three years/liliFamiliarity with best practices in working with infants and toddlers and their families, particularly infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities/liliKnowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program, its policies and procedures, and of the NYC EI service landscape/liliOutstanding verbal communication skills, in person and on the phone/liliExperience with meeting facilitation, mediation, or similar tasks that involve moderation and bringing a group to consensus/liliExcellent written communication skills/liliStrong organizational and multitasking skills, and experience working with strict process requirements and deadlines/liliAbility to work both independently and as a team/liliExperience with case management or similar software/applications a plus/li/ulpWhy you should work for us:/pulliBenefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:/lilia premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment./liliadditional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund./lilia public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement./lilia tax-deferred savings program and/lilia robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers./liliWork From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home./liliJob 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./liliEstablished in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC./liliOur mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health./liliWe provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives./liliAs the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise./liliCome join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!/liliThe 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./li/ulpSR HEALTHCARE PROG PLAN ANLYST - 83052/p/div

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