ERSEA Coordinator at The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc – Buffalo, New York

Job Title: Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility & Attendance (ERSEA) Coordinator

Department: Early Childhood Reports To: ERSEA Manager

Prepared By: Chelsea F. White, MOL

Prepared Date: November 2021

JOB SUMMARY: Assist with the coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility & Attendance (ERSEA) content area as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards. Assist the ERSEA Manager with the implementation of training, technical assistance, maintenance and monitoring of effective record keeping systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with the ERSEA Manager to provide training and technical assistance to the content area and monitor all ERSEA related documentation and reports. Carry out assignments, duties, requests, processes and goals of the ERSEA content area as assigned by immediate supervisor and the Early Childhood Administrator.

The ERSEA coordinator will demonstrate competency to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to:

1. Assist with planning, development and implementation of ERSEA content areas
2. Provide training and /or technical assistance regarding ERSEA topics to staff and families as needed.
3. Meeting the needs of Head Start eligible families by effectively managing Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance.
4. Ensure that sites maintain funded enrollment levels and wait lists. Assist to fill vacancies.
5. Analyze causes of absenteeism when average daily attendance drops below 85%
6. Assist ERSEA manager with planning for workshops and trainings and conducts training as required by supervisor
7. Process applications accurately and in a timely fashion
8. Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely reports and ERSEA updates
9. Assist in the ERSEA self-assessment process
10. Assists with the completion of the Program Information Report
11. Models positive work ethic for parents and staff

Yearly Salary Information: $42.000.00

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Human Development, Sociology, or Community Organization, plus one (1) year experience in social service community work; OR

Associate’s Degree in the area of Human Development, Sociology, Community Organization or related fields, plus two (2) years experience in working with adults and children.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to instruct and guide parents and staff. Ability to speak clearly, write legibly, and discuss problems and disagreements in a professional manner. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.

REASONING ABILITY: Appropriate conduct and behavior shown in all contacts with supervisor, staff, parents and community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk/hear and write/type and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Noise level in the workplace is moderate.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of the CAO of Erie County, Inc. application form and release(s) for reference checks. Submission of official college transcripts required.

All persons hired for positions in CAO Head Start/Early Head Start programs must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician (paid for by CAO), receive acceptable SCR clearance and be free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor and felony).

Finger printing required.

The Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.