Head Start ERSEA Coordinator chez Kidango
Kidango · Fremont, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Fremont
A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.
About The Role
The Head Start ERSEA Coordinator, coordinates enrollment, recruitment, selection, eligibility, and attendance related services for the Agency Grantee as well as its partnerships. The Head Start ERSEA Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and tracking ERSEA services and other content areas in the head start program, when needed. The ERSEA Coordinator supports the Director of Head Start Services in ensuring that Head Start Performance Standards are being met.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinates all Head Start related comprehensive services in the area of ERSEA to ensure that Head Start Program Mandates are being met.
- Ensures and tracks that all nutrition parent questionnaires are completed by families and staff, then assessed by Registered Dietician within the program mandated timeline.
- Oversees and designs monitoring, tracking, and compliance of all contracts’ ERSEA files and data.
- In collaboration with the Director of HS develops and designs ERSEA strategic day for the HS and Enrollment department.
- Supports Director of Head Start with Enrollment Recruitment Selection Eligibility Attendance (ERSEA) and assures maintenance of organized files on each enrolled child.
- Works closely with Kidango’s Enrollment & Compliance Manager to develop and implement Enrollment Standards of Practice for Head Start FENS.
- Supports delegation of ERSEA responsibilities within HS department Administration.
- Works closely with the Director of HS and Operations Manager Head Start Manager to ensure data collection of ERSEA is up to date.
- Responsible for data entry into ChildPlus for all Head Start Content Areas within all HS Contracts.
- Participates, supports, and assists in handling all head start special projects.
- Supports Head Start billing and collection of enrolled Early Head Start/Head Start sign in and out sheets and ensures all children enrolled in Early Head Start/Head Start Programs have supporting documentation.
- Maintains effective and appropriate communication with the Head Start Department and all Early Head Start/Head Start Centers.
- Attends all staff training and supports classroom staff with relative head start mandates.
- Supports the planning and implementation of the Annual Self-Assessment.
- Participates in agency and partner agencies self assessments.
- All other job duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in Head Start eligibility or related experience is desired.
- Knowledge about Head Start/ Early Head Start mandates.
- Skilled at social-emotional relationships with staff, families, children, and the community.
- Strong oral, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Able to operate all computers and software used by the agency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in data and data-based computer programs.
- CPR and First Aid Certificate and Infectious Disease Prevention training or completion within three months of hire. (As required by Licensing).
- Able to be flexible in work schedule including evenings and weekends.
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a health screening and TB test
- Must pass background fingerprint clearance
- Valid Driver License
- Must be 18 years or older
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Perks
- An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
- Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
- A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
Drug-Free Workplace
We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
EEO
A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!
