The ERSEA Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, organization, monitoring, and reporting of the ERSEA (Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility and Attendance) areas of Mid-Columbia Children’s Council program attendance. The ERSEA Coordinator strives to ensure quality and integrated program systems as well as coordinated approaches to service delivery. This position attends and organizes recruitment efforts to maintain the program's waitlist and works with staff, community organizations, and contracted Child Care Partners to ensure that the program meets the needs of eligible children and families in the funded service areas. 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. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Development, Public Health, Social Work or a related field preferred or combination of equivalent experience and formal education. Bilingual in English/Spanish. At least 3 years' experience working with diverse families in low-income communities preferred Background and experience executing evidence-based strategies to strengthen outcomes for children and families Demonstrated ability to establish community relationships. Knowledge of diverse formal and informal community resources is preferred. Work flexible hours to meet the program and community needs.
