Outreach and Training Specialist

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Summary:

Early Intervention (EI) 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 EI Outreach Unit conducts outreach and educational activities Citywide to raise awareness of early childhood development and the Early Intervention Program.

A key tool for identifying children in need of EI Services is developmental screening conducted by professionals of all disciplines, caretakers and parents, using a validated instrument such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Outreach & Staff Development, with a focus on neighborhoods served by the 2

Care initiative, the Outreach and Training Specialist will initiate and foster connections with childcare providers, community and faith-based organizations, medical and health care providers, government agencies and others.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct trainings, virtual or in-person to parents, medical providers, community-based, faith-based, and city-agency partners about the EI Program.
• Create trainings, resources, and materials as directed using PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office programs, Articulate and other programs to adapt to the needs of outreach partners and the NYC EI Program.
• Responsible for timely completion of forms, preparation of outreach materials, and data collection and generating monthly reports.
• Perform outreach in the evening or on weekends across the five boroughs as needed.
• Demonstrate an accurate understanding of the EI Program.
• Work and collaborate as a team member with other Outreach and BEI staff.

Why you should work for us:

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K 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 and
• 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.

Established 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. Our 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.

We 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. As 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.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an…