NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION:  Children and Family Services                                                      
JOB TITLE:  ERSEA Specialist (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment & Attendance)
POSITION STATUS:  Regular Full Time
EXEMPT STATUS:  Non-exempt
PAY SCALE GRADE:  12-13-14
REPORTS TO:  Early Head Start/Head Start Director

This position is responsible for monitoring eligibility, recruitment selection, enrollment and attendance system implementation according to performance standards and program policies and procedures, as well as maintains a data information management system; to include developing reports to support timely and accurate information for the Early Head Start and Head Start Program. 

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives and performance standards of the Head Start Program.
  2. Track all Program Information Report in regards to service area and quarterly data and write required reports.
  3. Advocate for services on behalf of children and families at state, regional and local levels.
  4. Provide parent education on enrollment process to complete their application. 
  5. Coordinate the year round recruitment process including updating posted recruiting materials in the local communities; direct recruiting of families through community canvassing, scheduling and conducting continuing enrollment, and informational booths and community outreach. 
  6. Maintain computerized record keeping system to document delivery of services related to ERSEA using ChildPlus data tracking software.
  7. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that ERSEA performance standard and federal and state rules and regulations are being followed. 
  8. Provide training and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start staff on enrollment, recruitment and child file documentation requirements. 
  9. Participate in team planning with other specialists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless system of program delivery.
  10. Implement and maintain a monitoring system and develop procedures to determine eligibility of all Early Head Start and Head Start Children and ensure that sites will meet their overall ERSEA service goals and requirements. 
  11. Participate in the Kawerak Head Start Health and Nutrition Advisory Committee.
  12. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect Standards of Conduct.
  13. Maintain strict confidentiality. 
  14. Other duties as assigned by the Head Start Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Associate Degree Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be willing to work towards a degree in ECE. 
  2. Knowledge and experience in rural Alaska lifestyles or other relevant cross-cultural work experience preferred.
  3. Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards preferred. 
  4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated writing ability required.
  5. Able to travel in region and out of region as needed. 
  6. No prior conviction of child abuse or family violence in any form.
  7. Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills in Windows, Internet usage, Excel, and Word.

Native Preference Per Public Law 93-638                                                                  Approved (7-22-10)

Contact Human Resources for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org