Head Start Enrollment and Attendance Specialist

NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION

HEAD START ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE SPECIALIST - HEAD START – FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Closing Date:  Open until filled
Employment Type:  Full-time/Non - Exempt

Some nights and weekends may be required

OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Head Start Enrollment and Attendance Specialist, also known as an ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) Specialist, is responsible for managing and implementing the full enrollment cycle for children and families in the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Office of Head Start ERSEA Head Start Performance Standards and state regulations while coordinating with families and other program staff.

 

A minimum of an associate's or bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a related field is often required

 

Experience: Prior experience working in a social services or early childhood setting, preferably with Head Start programs, is highly valued. Experience working with low-income families is essential.

 

 

It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and keep current all certifications, licenses, physicals, etc., at all times. 

 

Licensed in Clinical counseling, preferred.

 

The employee must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

 

The employee must be in good health as evidenced by an annual physical and TB test with negative results.

 

The employee is encouraged to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications.

 

 

 Demonstrates productivity and efficiency. 

 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for the position. 

 

Good organizational and time management skills.

 

Fluency in Spanish as a second language is a plus.

 

Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agencies required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.  Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.

Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.

Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract.

 

The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development. 

 

 

All child care providers and household members who have incurred any pending charges, indictments or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the DHHS Criminal Background Check Unit must notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator must notify the Criminal Background Check Unit within one business day of being notified. 10A NCAC 09 .2703. 

Any new charges or convictions could result in disqualification. In addition, if the individual has been placed on the Responsible Individual List (RIL), Child Maltreatment Registry (CMR), or the Sex Offender Registry (SOR), this will result in disqualification.

 

Applicants must apply online at www.actionpathways.ngo