Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

🍎 Head Start ERSEA Coordinator

Location: Bryan Texas

Job Overview: As a Head Start ERSEA Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing the program's eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance processes. Your expertise in program compliance and your dedication to equitable access to quality early childhood education will ensure that eligible children and families receive the support they need.

Key Responsibilities:

ERSEA Compliance: Ensure adherence to Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state, and local regulations related to ERSEA.

Eligibility Determination: Oversee the process of determining eligibility for Head Start and Early Head Start services for children and families, including income verification.

Recruitment and Outreach: Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to identify and engage eligible families within the community.

Selection and Enrollment: Manage the selection and enrollment process, including maintaining accurate waitlists and conducting enrollment interviews.

Attendance Monitoring: Implement systems for tracking and monitoring children's attendance and develop strategies to address chronic absenteeism.

Data Management: Maintain accurate and confidential records related to ERSEA processes and generate reports as required.

Family Engagement: Build positive relationships with families and support their understanding of program requirements and benefits.

Staff Training: Provide training and guidance to program staff regarding ERSEA policies, procedures, and best practices.

Continuous Improvement: Analyze data and identify opportunities for program improvements related to ERSEA processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.

Previous experience in ERSEA coordination or related roles, preferably in a Head Start program.

Preferred: Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and regulations related to ERSEA.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with families and staff.

Attention to detail, data management, and reporting skills.

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of program operation.

Passion for promoting the well-being and equitable access to early childhood education for children and families.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employer-paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance, Long and short-term disability coverage

Paid holidays

Competitive PTO to include 3 weeks of paid time off in line with ISD school closure dates and 56 hours of additional flexible PTO.

Opportunities for professional and academic development

Potential eligibility for Government Offered Tuition Forgiveness Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.