ERSEA Specialist

Alta Care Group is currently seeking an ERSEA Specialist for our Head Start Program. The ERSEA Specialist is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of the eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance programs in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies and procedures. Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and provide feedback concerning content systems, information and budget items. Develop and implement appropriate training and technical assistance. Establish and maintain effective recordkeeping systems. Participate as a team member and in Community Networking. Conduct self in a professional manner. Develop and manage content contracts, collaborations, and memorandums of understanding as needed.

Benefit Information:

· Automatic pay increase after 1 year and 5 year anniversaries and every 5 years after that.

· Annual Cost of Living pay increase as authorized by the Office of Head Start.

· Generous paid leave time including vacation, sick, and personal time.

· Paid Holidays (11 per calendar year).

· Non-profit loan forgiveness (for eligible applicants).

· High quality and affordable healthcare plan including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, a company paid life insurance benefit, and additional voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.

· Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account available.

· 401k retirement plan with employer contribution (employee contribution optional through payroll deduction).

· Career and skill development through extensive professional development opportunities.

Essential Functions:

· Helps families with all aspects of the Head Start enrollment and re-enrollment process; completing applications manually or online, calculating income, and obtaining or copying documentation in accordance with ERSEA guidelines.

· Assists in managing eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance, meeting the needs of Head Start-eligible families.

· Helps ensure sites maintain funded enrollment level and waiting list, assist to fill vacancies as needed at the individual sites and analyze enrollment data to inform the planning process.

· Analyze community assessment information and help facilitate planning efforts to determine design options, recruitment efforts and enrollment guidelines for Head Start.

· Provide input and solutions to develop and/or revise the agency’s ERSEA systems and agency policies and procedures.

· Evaluate, design and monitor systems to process enrollment applications, including determination of eligibility and selection criteria.

· Assist in the classroom placement process using the priority check list.

· Pull and distribute classroom transportation files based on the effective dates of corresponding change of status forms.

· Complete and process change of status forms; distribute copies and monitor receipt of forms by designated staff or Head Start departments.

· Record and track survey card information to maintain and outreach and recruitment process that systematically ensures the enrollment of eligible children.

· Review re-enrollment applications and prepare them to be input into the Child Plus software system.

· Establish an effective and efficient system for providing services and follow-up to walk in customers and phone inquiries.

· Oversee processing applications for accuracy and timeliness.

· Prepare and distribute timely reports and tracking regarding ERSEA updates.

· Promote consistent exchange of information in all directions by communicating in a professional manner through verbal/written means while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Must be able to pass BCI/FBI background check in accordance with ODJFS Licensing regulations.

· Must be able to pass a medical exam in accordance with ODJFS licensing Regulations.

· Must be able to provide documentation of being free from communicable tuberculosis in accordance with Head Start Standards.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s in Business, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field, or related training in ERSEA specialization preferred.

View the full job description at https://www.altaheadstart.org/en/about/employment/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.21 - $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18