What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERSEA Coordinator position at MID COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S COUNCIL INC?
- Establish systems for program eligibility of Head Start program participants (e. g., determination, verification, documentation) in accordance with agency and federal policy, protocols, and regulations.
- Guide recruitment efforts designed to actively inform families with eligible children in the service area specifically children with disabilities and other vulnerable or disproportionately impacted children of available Head Start services and assist them with the application process.
- Establish selection criteria (annually) and ensure program compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Ensure assigned program maintains its funded enrollment level, including filling slots within 30 days of vacancy.
- Monitor systems for tracking child attendance and consult on mitigating absenteeism (e. g., Attendance Action Plan).
- Collaborate with program staff to develop and implement family engagement strategies, specifically fatherhood engagement initiatives, including individual activities and special events.
- Collaborate with program staff on strategies for family service planning, including the identification and development of community partnerships.
- Support completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards through the development and delivery of training and technical assistance.
- Monitor, evaluate, and revise policy, protocol, and systems for eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA) tracking and reporting.
- Support development of community and self-assessments, grant applications, and required reports.
- Performing other duties as assigned.