Review Vacancy
TitleEarly Intervention Specialist 1 - 24710
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $57949 to $73519 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Current NYS employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as an Early Intervention Specialist 1 (G20) OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G18 and deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law by also possessing Bachelor's or higher degree in education, early childhood education, special education, psychology, social work, sociology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech or language pathology, audiology, nursing, dietetics, nutrition, or one of the following social or behavioral sciences: public policy, communications, economics, legal studies, political science, health policy, behavioral science, history, ethnic studies, child development, or applied behavioral analysis; AND three years of full-time experience providing early intervention services to children under five years of age with, or at risk for, disabilities as well as services to their families. To qualify, experience must have been in an approved Early Intervention Program under Article 25 of the New York State Public Health Law, Part 69, Article 10 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations, or in an approved Preschool Special Education Program under Section 4410 or 4406 of the New York State Education Law where the primary focus is on providing early intervention services to children under age five; or in a professional position in a governmental setting developing, administering, and evaluating certified early intervention programs. Substitution: A master's degree in one of the educational fields listed above may be substituted for one year of the general experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent oral and written communication skills; one year of experience in direct delivery of services to children under age three and their families; one year of experience in administrative supervision; knowledge and familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to young children with disabilities; administrative skills and experience in development of policy documents, requests for proposals; training materials; technical assistance experience; experience in monitoring of program(s); familiarity with current best practice trends in early intervention and generic early childhood services.
Duties Description The incumbent will serve in the Technical Assistance and Training Unit within BEI’s Information Systems and Quality Improvement Section. The position is essential to provide responses to numerous questions received from early intervention stakeholders (staff from 58 municipalities, 2000 providers, parents) via email and phone each day regarding State and federal law and regulations and program policy for the Early Intervention Program. Additionally, duties will include writing RFP for statewide training, which is required by OSEP for each state to have a Comprehensive System of Professional Development (CSPD) program which provides training for all EI providers, municipal staff, and parents on requirements for the EIP. Duties will also include oversight of the training contract, and development of training curricula that is provided. Also, the incumbent will work on revision of Early Intervention Program guidance documents, which are very outdated and require updates based on new regulations and law.
Additional Comments Contingent-permanent, full-time appointment. Periodic in-state travel may be required, including travel to some areas that may not be served by public transportation. 70.4 transfer candidates will be required to take and pass a qualifying examination scheduled by Civil Service.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, EGB/EI1/24710
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/EI1/24710 Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by fax (518) 473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code EGB/EI1/24710 included in the subject line. *Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes accepted until October 12, 2015.