NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleEarly Intervention Specialist 2 - 24666

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 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

StateNY

Zip Code12237

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 federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to young children with disabilities. Experience with programmatic oversight of technical assistance and policy development activities; experience working directly with stakeholders such as municipalities, providers and parents for a public health program; development of program policy documents, training materials, and other guidance. Familiarity with current best practices in early intervention. Experience using Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Duties Description Early Intervention Specialists (EIS) administer and oversee the Statewide Early Intervention Program (EIP) for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families, established under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and NYS Public Health Law. This EIS 2 will work in the Information Systems, Training, Quality Improvement and SSIP/Outcomes Unit. This unit is responsible for the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), which is in fulfillment of a federal requirement under the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and requires significant engagement with families, other EI stakeholders, and contractors. This unit is also responsible for answering technical assistance and training questions for all Early Intervention (EI) stakeholders- parents, providers, and municipal officials/managers. The EIS 2 will be responsible for coordinating technical assistance activities, providing technical assistance to local governments, providers, and parents, and supervision of staff that provide technical assistance. The EIS 2 will also provide oversight of policy development activities, review and develop public education and public awareness materials, and provide training and supervision to other unit staff on various projects.

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.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, MR/EIS2/24666/DFH

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

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 resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MR/EIS2/24666/DFH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/EIS2/24666/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.