Deputy Director of Intervention Quality Initiatives Unit, Bureau of Early Intervention

About the role

The Intervention Quality Initiatives (IQI) Unit works in advancing health equity, improving service quality, and strengthening workforce capacity through professional development, technical assistance, and partnerships with academic institutions. Additional initiatives include innovative parent and EI provider text messaging programs designed to enhance communication, engagement, and access to services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Intervention Quality Initiatives (IQI) Team
• Create and deliver professional development materials and trainings
• Review and summarize research and literature
• Create and deliver professional development materials and trainings
• Create, edit, and review content for reports, presentations, text messages and related materials
• Write reports, summaries, policies and procedures and review data and summarize findings
• Develop and write scopes for consultant and academic contracts, and manage procurement process in collaboration with EI Administration

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified professional in early childhood special education, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, psychology, or physical therapy
• Minimally have a Masters-level education
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of typical and typical early childhood development, ages birth to three years
• Knowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program, its regulations, policies, and procedures and of the NYS DOHBEI Competency Areas for Evidence-Based Evaluations and Services
• Outstanding verbal communication skills and excellent written communication skills
• Knowledge and utilization of adult learning principles
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to meet both short and long-term deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and facilitate, coordinate, and participate in teamwork
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Preferred Skills

• Licensed or certified professional in early childhood special education, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, psychology, or physical therapy
• Minimally have a Masters-level education
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of typical and typical early childhood development, ages birth to three years
• Knowledge of the NYC Early Intervention Program, its regulations, policies, and procedures and of the NYS DOHBEI Competency Areas for Evidence-Based Evaluations and Services
• Outstanding verbal communication skills and excellent written communication skills
• Knowledge and utilization of adult learning principles
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to meet both short and long-term deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and facilitate, coordinate, and participate in teamwork
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.

Benefits

City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, 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.

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 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.

Additional Information

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. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.