HS/EHS/EHSCC Assistant ERSEA Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:  The Early Head Start-Child care (EHS-CC) Assistant ERSEA(Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) Specialist will work assisting the ERSEA Specialist with the performance standards. This is a safety sensitive position.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REOUIREMENTS: Strong desire to succeed, patient, able to resolve conflicts, kind, creative, resourceful, detail and multi-task oriented; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills as well as diplomacy and human relations skills; must be able to cope well with stress. Must have the ability to work as a part of a team, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and receive and provide feedback.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, stoop, bend, walk, talk, hear, use hands to grip, type, reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces, and may spend 6 to 8 hours per month in strenuous physical activity, lifting up to 40 pounds.  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Enclosed facility, classroom and office environment; floors may be vinyl tile or carpeted; may come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion; regular on-site visits in child care facilities, and occasional home visits are conducted in family homes.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work cooperatively with HS/EHS/EHS-CC and other agency staff and maintain positive communication while promoting a consistent exchange of information.  
2. Assist in preparing and assembling materials for children's and teacher's folders annually. 
3. Assist in input of family data into Child Plus system. 
4. Assist in correspondence between families on application status via letters. 
5. Assist in maintaining accurate waiting list. 
6. Assist with and develop a strong understanding of the child tracking system including enrollment and attendance. 
7. Assist with completion of recruitment activities. Order and maintain recruitment supplies.
8. Assist with reviewing and processing EHS-CC applications and correspondence with parents. 
9. Assist in implementation of policies established by federal and state law and agency policy and ensure compliance with the Early Head Start performance standards. 
10. Assist in preparation for monthly Policy Council Meetings. 
11. Assist Non-English-speaking families. 
12. Show flexibility to assist with other tasks when necessary. 
13. Act as a community liaison between EHS-CC and the public. 
14. Provide all information requested for program documentation in a timely manner. 
15. Assist other staff with projects as requested.
16. Perform other duties as assigned and reasonably within scope of duties listed above. 
17. Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities. 
18. Keep all assigned records accurate and current as appropriate. Keep all records and family information confidential. 
19. Become knowledgeable and maintain an understanding and support the philosophies, theories and the mission of EHS-CC and LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. 
20. The listed job functions, duties and responsibilities do not necessarily include all activities that the incumbent may perform. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
21. Continue professional growth by participating in classes, training programs, workshops and conferences as the budget allows.  
22. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, parent meetings and any other trainings, meetings or workshops as deemed necessary by the ERSEA Specialist, HS/EHS/EHS-CC Program Director or Executive Directo

 SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:The Assistant ERSEA Specialist reports directly to the ERSEA Specialist. Performs no staff supervision.EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER OUALIFICATIONS  Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Relations or related field; Master's Degree preferred. 

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Obtain and maintain first aide and infant/toddler CPR certification within 90