What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Specialist position at Birch Agency?
Job Position: Credentialing Specialist
About Birch Agency
Birch Agency is a staffing company that provides special education services to schools. We assist school districts and charter schools nationwide with a variety of services. Birch Agency connects schools and talented professionals who make a difference in students’ lives. We specialize in placing licensed educators, therapists, healthcare providers, and classroom support staff who bring skill, heart, and dedication to every role. We believe that when schools are fully staffed and professionals feel valued, students thrive, and communities grow stronger.
About The Job
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual to assist with credentialing contracted staff members. Onboarding is an integral part of the hiring process, which requires knowledge of federal, state, and client requirements and communication skills to support staff members throughout their journey with Birch Agency.
This position is remote, but you must be located in or near the greater Des Moines area to commute to occasional staff meetings. This is a full-time position with 30 guaranteed hours/week and may require up to 40 hours during busier weeks. Working hours are between 8AM and 5PM central time. A cover letter is required for this position.
Job Responsibilities
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About Birch Agency
Birch Agency is a staffing company that provides special education services to schools. We assist school districts and charter schools nationwide with a variety of services. Birch Agency connects schools and talented professionals who make a difference in students’ lives. We specialize in placing licensed educators, therapists, healthcare providers, and classroom support staff who bring skill, heart, and dedication to every role. We believe that when schools are fully staffed and professionals feel valued, students thrive, and communities grow stronger.
About The Job
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual to assist with credentialing contracted staff members. Onboarding is an integral part of the hiring process, which requires knowledge of federal, state, and client requirements and communication skills to support staff members throughout their journey with Birch Agency.
This position is remote, but you must be located in or near the greater Des Moines area to commute to occasional staff meetings. This is a full-time position with 30 guaranteed hours/week and may require up to 40 hours during busier weeks. Working hours are between 8AM and 5PM central time. A cover letter is required for this position.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines regarding employees who work directly with children or in a school environment
- Track client credentialing requirements including expiration of licenses and certifications
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date employee records
- Assist employees through onboarding and track progress daily
- Utilize Excel to monitor employee onboarding and payroll functions
- Utilize drug screen, background, and E-signing platforms as necessary to credential onboarding employees
- Communicate daily with account managers and recruiters to provide updates on onboarding employees’ progress
- Organize and prioritize workload to meet clients’ needs, avoiding delays in start dates for new hires
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Attention to detail
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
- Ability to communicate and discuss information in a professional manner with internal and external employees as well as other outside contacts
- Ability to work independently with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of staffing and recruiting preferred
- Strong written communication skills
- $25/hour, paid weekly and in arrears
- PTO
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages (health, dental, disability and life insurance)
- 401k with matching up to 4%
- 9 paid holidays
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