Innovative Network of Knowledge · 2 weeks ago
Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) Coordinator
Fredericksburg, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelInnovative Network of Knowledge is a company dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. They are seeking a Head Start ERSEA Coordinator to establish eligibility systems, guide recruitment efforts, and ensure compliance with federal regulations while supporting family engagement and community partnerships.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
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. (HSPPS • 1302.12)
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. (HSPPS • 1302.13)
Establish selection criteria (annually) and ensure program compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (HSPPS • 1302.14)
Ensure assigned program maintains its funded enrollment level, including filling slots within 30 days of vacancy. (HSPPS • 1302.15)
Monitor systems for tracking child attendance and consult on mitigating absenteeism (e.g., Attendance Action Plan). (HSPPS • 1302.16)
Collaborate with program staff to develop and implement family engagement strategies, specifically fatherhood engagement initiatives, including individual activities and special events. (HSPPS • 1302.50, 1302.51)
Collaborate with program staff on strategies for family service planning, including the identification and development of community partnerships. (HSPPS • 1302.52, 1302.53)
Support completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards through the development and delivery of training and technical assistance. (HSPPS • 1302.92)
Complete initial training on eligibility determinations within 90 days hire and subsequent professional development training as indicated by program management
Monitor program enrollment to ensure it reaches 100%, complies with eligibility criteria, and adheres to agency, state, and federal standards
Provide oversight of physical and electronic child records to make certain the files are complete, current, organized, and compliant with Head Start Program Performance Standards
Prepare and submit required reports (e.g., weekly enrollment status and attendance reports, monthly waitlist reports, annual audit report) prior to deadlines
Collaborate with program staff to develop and implement family engagement strategies, specifically fatherhood engagement initiatives, including individual activities and special events. (HSPPS • 1302.50, 1302.51)
Develop innovative two-generation approaches that address prevalent needs of families across the program that leverage community partnerships or other funding sources. (HSPPS • 1302.50)
Collaborate with program staff on strategies for family service planning. (HSPPS • 1302.52, 1302.53)
Implement intake and family assessment procedures to identify family strengths and needs related to the family engagement outcomes as described in the Head Start Parent Family and Community Engagement Framework, including family well-being, parent-child relationships, families as lifelong educators, families as learners, family engagement in transitions, family connections to peers and the local community, and families as advocates and leaders. (HSPPS • 1302.52)
Support completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards through the development and delivery of training and technical assistance. (HSPPS • 1302.92)
Schedule, attend, and document monthly parent committee meetings
Ensure physical and electronic child records are complete, current, organized, and compliant with Head Start Program Performance Standards
Prepare and submit required reports (e.g., weekly enrollment status and attendance reports, monthly waitlist reports, annual audit report) prior to deadlines
Assist with policy council meetings as requested
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, budgets, and required reports in accordance with INK and Office of Head Start timelines and criteria for composition
Supervise Family Specialists as appropriate
Promote opportunities for parents to participate in parenting and professional skills development, including opportunities to participate in the Head Start program as volunteers or employees
Perform other job duties as assigned
Establish and implement a family partnership agreement process that is jointly developed and shared with parents in which staff and families review individual progress, revise goals, evaluate and track whether identified needs and goals are met, and adjust strategies on an ongoing basis, as necessary
Conduct family engagement services in the family’s preferred language, or through an interpreter, to the extent possible, and ensure families have an opportunity to share personal information in an environment in which they feel safe
Implement procedures for education and family support staff to share information with each other to ensure coordinated family engagement strategies with children and families in the classroom, home, and community
Promote opportunities for parents to participate in parenting and professional skills development, including opportunities to participate in the Head Start program as volunteers or employees
Support development of community and self-assessments, grant applications, budgets, and required reports in accordance with INK and Office of Head Start timelines and criteria for composition
Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field
Experience working with diverse families in low-income communities
Demonstrated leadership skills through professional presence and reinforcement of agency mission, vision, and culture to encourage passion, engagement, and accountability among staff
Strong “people acumen” and knowledge of human resources policy requirements and personnel management strategies
Knowledge of applicable state and federal Head Start regulations, performance standards and guidelines
Strong written communication skills to compose and disseminate policy, protocol, training, reports, and other program documentation
Strong oral communication skills to communicate with team members in a manner that encourages trust and respectful, ongoing two-way communication
Ability to incorporate the unique cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds of families in the program and community
Sound judgment in the protection of confidential information
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
Ability to work independently
Possess a valid driver's license
Complete and pass health examination
Confirm work eligibility status
Successfully pass driving history check
Clear criminal background check
Required to lift up to 60 pounds
Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children
Exposure to communicable diseases, and other hazards such as cigarette smoke, pets, at risk neighborhoods, etc
Travel up to 50% by car, bus, airplane, or train may also be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some cases where some overnight travel may be required
Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, community, and social events such as field trips
Required to hold and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Prefer case management experience and bilingual (Spanish)
Company
Innovative Network of Knowledge
Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) is an educational nonprofit that specializes in finding and developing solutions to problems faced by teachers, administrators, parents and students in the educational community.
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase