Childcare Eligibility Specialist

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Head Start - ERSEA Specialist

(Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, Attendance)

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for an ERSEA Specialist who is responsible for monitoring recruiting, eligibility, selection, enrollment and attendance system implementation according to Performance Standards and program policies and procedures, as well as maintaining a data information management system in developing reports to support timely and accurate information for the program. The ideal candidate is situated in the Planning and ERSEA Services component of the Head Start program in the following areas:

1. Maintains a monitoring system and procedures, determining the eligibility of children of the assigned sites
2. Ensures that no more than 10 percent come from families that exceed the low-income guidelines, and that at least 10 percent of those served are children with disabilities within the assigned sites service area
3. Maintains a system to assure that the funded enrollment levels are continuously monitored and maintained in the assigned sites of the program
4. Ensures that recruitment involves those families that are most in need of Head Start services, including previously underserved populations in the assigned service area
5. Ensures that the selection of children and families is based on current enrollment criteria
6. Maintains a waiting list for the assigned sites to facilitate the filling of vacancies as they occur
7. Analyzes and reports on enrollment data that can/will be utilized for future ERSEA planning within the service area
8. Analyzes the causes of absenteeism, and when average daily attendance falls below 85 percent, activates an action/improvement plan in concert with center services staff
9. Implements a monitoring methodology that will ensure that the assigned sites will meet their overall enrollment, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance services goals and requirements
10. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of Business Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a preschool program. Must have a working knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Excellent computer skills required. Experience in statistical analysis and working with social services or related community activities preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative basics.

Special Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required; current liability insurance
• Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and immunization clearances.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Agency Paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org

All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.