What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERSEA Specialist position at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership?
ERSEA Specialist
Location: 127 South Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420
Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM OR 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week
Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time
Pay Rate: $23.47 - $29.81 per hour, based on education and experience
Position Overview:
Coordinate and oversee Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) processes to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and program requirements. Support enrollment, eligibility determination, staff training, community outreach, and data management to ensure eligible children and families receive timely services.
Why Work for GLCAP?
When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.
Benefits and Perks:
- Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
- Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
- Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
- Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
- Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
- Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
- Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities
Education:
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Social Work, or a related field. Ability to obtain Microsoft Excel and Word certifications within six months of hire.
Experience:
At least three years of experience completing applications for services to low-income families and with word excel and using internet-based software programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation, compliance and monitoring of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) according to Head Start Performance Standards.
- Oversee and process applications for accuracy and timeliness including determining eligibility and selection criteria for new and participating families in Child Plus.
- Maintain knowledge of the program's selection criteria system for eligibility and ensure correct documentation is used to determine eligibility. Monitors all information prior to enrolling a child.
- Follow the HSPS Guidelines to ensure all requirements are met regarding serving children with disabilities and families who exceed the federal poverty level.
- Maintain knowledge of childcare subsidy, TANF, SSI, Foster Care and McKinney Vento eligibility requirements and monitor enrollment.
- Ensure all eligibility documentation, attendance data, and end of month reports are completed timely and accurately.
- Design and deliver training to staff, community partners and parents on eligibility and topics related to ERSEA regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in community outreach and implement recruitment strategies to ensure families most in need are served.
- Work in partnership with the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Coordinators to ensure follow up with staff on any ERSEA related concerns identified through monitoring.
- Assist with analyzing community assessment information and participate in planning efforts to determine program design options, recruitment efforts, and enrollment guidelines.
- Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
Additional Requirements:
- Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
- Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
- Initial and periodic physical exams required.
- Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
- Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
Join us in Helping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.
Salary : $23 - $30