Head Start Intake and Enrollment Specialist

A vacancy exists for a Head Start Intake & Enrollment Specialist within the CCIU's Division of Student Services. This position will be providing supporting Head Start programming across Chester County, and will be located at the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville, PA. 

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait � apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Summary:
The Head Start Enrollment & Intake Specialist is responsible for conducting in-person interviews and intakes for all applicants to the Head Start program. This role ensures full compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), maintains accurate records, and upholds integrity and confidentiality throughout the intake process. The Head Start Enrollment and Intake Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring equitable and efficient access to services for eligible families. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-person interviews with all prospective Head Start families in a timely, culturally responsive, and professional manner with the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Ensure all intakes are conducted in compliance with applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), including documentation, timelines, and eligibility verification.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and confidential virtual records for each applicant, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Use GoEngage and other approved systems to input and track applicant data with fidelity.
• Provide clear communication to families regarding the next steps in the enrollment process and available program supports.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure smooth coordination of services following intake, including data verification and eligibility determination.
• Participate in training, supervision, and professional development related to family engagement, compliance, and HSPPS updates.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and reporting trends, barriers, and opportunities for process enhancement in the intake system.
• Ensure all assigned responsibilities contribute to program compliance and quality as outlined in the HSPPS and CCIU Head Start policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Willingness to obtain the Strength Based Family Services Certificate, or similar, within one year required
• Bilingual (Spanish)/Bicultural strongly preferred

Professional or Other Required Clearances

• Valid Driver's License required
• Current police, child abuse, FBI fingerprint, and NSOR clearances within 1 year required

Schedule:
260 day position, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

Anticipated Salary Range:
Project, Level 13, $62,046 - $77,557/yr. 
*Placement on scale commensurate to years of experience in similar positions*

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.