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NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Early Intervention Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 24656

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade 20

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $74193 to $94121 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Family Health, Bureau of Early Intervention

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Duties Description The Early Intervention Specialist 1 (EIS 1) 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). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing technical assistance to BEI staff, providers and municipalities related to provider misconduct issues/complaints; providing support for systems complaints to ensure parents of children in the Program receive their due process rights by processing impartial hearing requests and investigating parent complaints, responding to phone calls and emails from parents, providers and municipalities pertaining to complaints and to provide information regarding due process rights; overseeing the process of the monthly review of certification and license expirations; and processing disapprovals. Additional responsibilities of professional staff include supervision of administrative support staff, drafting documents to communicate EI program policies and procedures to various groups, assisting in activities related to the transition to the new New York State Early Intervention Program data system, and following up with providers and municipal officials as needed to ensure the effective operation of the Program.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Early Intervention Specialist 1 (G-20).NY HELPS: A bachelor's degree or higher; AND three 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 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.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.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, competitive appointment. Transfer Candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility. Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.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...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.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.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 (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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference MR/EIS1/24656/DFH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/EIS1/24656/DFH, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.