Outreach Assistant Director, Bureau of Early Intervention

The New York City Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) connects, mobilizes, and empowers New York City's Veteran community in order to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service Members – past and present – in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families. Outreach Assistant Director, Bureau of Early Intervention 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 empowers families to meet their own needs, and entitles eligible 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. Outreach is a critical component of New York State Early Intervention (EI) regulations primarily implemented through a mandated Child Find system. Municipalities are responsible for conducting awareness and outreach activities to identify, locate, and refer children at risk of developmental delays or a disability with a high probability of a delay, to ensure families have access to services. A key tool for identifying children in need of EI Services is develop mental screening conducted by professionals of all disciplines, caretakers and parents, using a validated instrument such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Assist with oversight of the outreach unit including the supervision of three Outreach Associates focused on providers in 2 Care communities. Develop relationships and outreach strategies with childcare providers, health care and medical providers, community organizations, early childhood and disability organizations, other City agencies and others to identify outreach opportunities and disseminate information about developmental screening, 2 Care and EI. Attend monthly meetings organized by community partnerships and networks to foster a sustained presence in the community. Produce reports on outreach activities as requested by leadership. Coordinate Outreach Events including BEI volunteers for evening/weekend events and for specific language requests. Assist with the collection and reporting of data for Outreach Events.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Knowledge of early childhood development, ages birth to three years Knowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program, its policies and procedures and of the NYC EI service landscape Outstanding verbal communication skills Excellent written communication skills Strong organizational and multitasking skills Ability to work both independently and with a team Experienced with PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel Why you should work for us: Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website ( Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: 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 positions 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. Preferred Skills: Experience managing competitive procurements for a government agency Experience writing specifications or scopes of work (SOWs) for competitive procurements or contracts Experience using the PASS Port system Superior writing skills. Ability to manage a wide range of projects in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related programs; and a minimum of four years of progressive, responsible experience related to Health Care Program Planning, Research, Design, Operation, Evaluation and Analysis. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care Specialization, Business Administration or related disciplines; and a minimum of three years progressive, responsible experience directly related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation and analysis. A satisfactory equivalent combination or training, education and experience. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication. Experienced (non-manager). 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Empowered Cities