Assistant Director, Bureau of Early Intervention

The 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 child’s 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.

• Assist with the oversight of the Regional Office practices and work to ensure that they are consistent with other EI Regional offices
• Supervise Regional Office staff, including office managers, Early Intervention Official Designees
• Advise the Director of all matters relating to the Regional Office performance
• Work with staff to ensure delivery of high quality services to NYC’s children and families, including implementing NYC Policy and Procedures and promoting regulatory compliance
• Oversee 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
• Assist with staff hiring, performance evaluations and staff development
• Assist with developing reports and presentations
• Develop and implement procedures, databases and indicators to maintain information and monitor office performance and efficiency

• Knowledge of early childhood development, ages birth to three years
• Familiarity with best practices in working with infants and toddlers and their families, particularly infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities
• Knowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program, its policies and procedures, and of the NYC EI service landscape
• Outstanding verbal communication skills, in person and on the phone
• Experience with meeting facilitation, mediation, or similar tasks that involve moderation and bringing a group to consensus
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, and experience working with strict process requirements and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Experience with case management or similar software/applications a plus

• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• A premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10 K annually, per a 2024 assessment
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement
• A tax‑deferred savings program
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers
• Work From Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home
• Job 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

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