ENROLLMENT ASSISTANT

ENROLLMENT ASSISTANT

Recruitment Type: Open until filled.
Period of Employment: 12 months/year.

Hours: 32hrs/week

Benefits: Medical, dental, 401K, paid time off, training, and a fun, creative, and supportive work environment.

Program: Head Start/EHS/CCP.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Enrollment Assistant is responsible for assisting and supporting the enrollment of children and families into all of the Head Start and Early Head Start program options, along with the State-funded programs. The Enrollment Assistant participates in various outreach and recruitment events, communicates with families regarding all steps of the application and enrollment process, completes enrollment intakes with families and assists to maintain all levels of record keeping requirements of electronic and physical files.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities are described in major areas listed below.  Additional duties may be assigned.

• Recruitment – Participates in the implementation of the Head Start and Early Head Start recruitment and outreach plan: focusing on low-income target areas in Napa and Solano Counties, including participating and/or leading outreach events and various recruitment efforts for all of Child Start’s program options.
• Communication – communicates with families regarding all steps of the application and enrollment process, including contacting families who have expressed interest in services, assisting families through the application and enrollment process, completing eligibility and intake sessions with families, and answering questions about the application and enrollment process.
• Enrollment Process – completes the pre-intake and intake process with prospective families, including but not limited to verifying eligibility, completing a health and developmental history, collecting health requirements, and appropriate releases to exchange information

Recordkeeping and reporting – Comply with record keeping requirements to ensure all files, both digital and physical files are kept up to date.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required
Education and Experience

• An Associate of Arts degree in social services a related field and one year of full-time experience working with low income, multi-ethnic families, including tasks that involve recruitment, enrollment or accessing education or social services OR
• At least 3 years of experience working with low income, multi-ethnic families accessing social service or educational services for their family.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass criminal record clearance
• Clear TB test and statement of good health from a doctor are required as a condition of employment
• Ability to provide proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, influenza, COVID-19.
• Willingness to report any suspected child abuse as required by state law.

To read the complete job description, click the link: Enrollment Assistant

Send resume to Esmeralda Salinas at esalinas@childstartinc.org