Director of Policy and Quality Assurance, Bureau of Early Intervention

Bureau Of Early Intervention

The Bureau of Early Intervention 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 Bureau oversees the provision of therapeutic services to 30,000 children ages birth to 3 years each year.

Duties will include but not be limited to :

• Research issues of policy, regulation, and law, evaluate and integrate findings, and summarize in writing for a range of audiences.
• Analyze and summarize legislation and make recommendations regarding programmatic implications.
• Collaborate with the Director of Research & Analysis to design research studies and analyses that support policy positions and initiatives and draft policies and procedures.
• Actively engage stakeholders such as the Local EI Coordinating Council and the provider community to obtain feedback on policy development.
• Supervise the Bureau's Consumer Affairs Unit, including representing the Bureau in due process (fair hearing) activities.
• Supervise the Bureau's Technical Assistance Unit, ensuring the accuracy and quality of guidance provided to EI service providers and maintain the Bureau's Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Conduct qualitative research and data analysis.
• Assess fidelity and consistency of programmatic implementation of policies and procedures.
• Assess Regional Office procedures and implementation of policies for efficacy and efficiency, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with preparation for due process proceedings and liaise with the NYS Department of Health to coordinate response to system complaints and Corrective Action Plans.
• Attend meetings with internal and external government, policy, health, and education partners.
• Lead or assist with new initiatives as needed and collaborate on quality improvement and related projects.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills :

Why you should work for us :

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!

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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.