ERSEA Specialist

Children’s Home & Aid; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3+ weeks paid time off in first year

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint in Bloomington, IL seeks an Early Childhood ERSEA Specialist to monitor enrollment, recruitment, selection, eligibility, and attendance for our Scott Early Learning Center programs. You will determine eligibility and provide training and technical assistance to staff and families on regulations and procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred; ERSEA certification or the ability to certify within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in early childhood education (ECE) or related field.
• An associate degree with at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• ERSEA Certification, or ability to become certified within 12 months, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with documentation, data-entry, and record keeping.
• A valid driver’s license, insurance and a reliable vehicle required.
• The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enrollment, recruitment, selection, eligibility, and attendance (ERSEA) services for early childhood programs.
• Provide training, monitoring, and technical assistance to staff and parents on regulations and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Documentation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

ERSEA certification or ability to certify within 12 months

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The Early Childhood ERSEA Specialist (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance Specialist) monitors enrollment, recruitment, selection, eligibility, and attendance (ERSEA) services for our early childhood programs in McLean County. As the ERSEA Specialist, you will determine eligibility and provide training, monitoring, and technical assistance to staff and parents on regulations and procedures for all early childhood programs at the Scott Early Learning Center.

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in early childhood education (ECE) or a related field required.
• An associate degree with at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience implementing Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) standards preferred.
• ERSEA Certification, or ability to become certified within 12 months, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with documentation, data-entry, and record keeping.
• A valid driver’s license, insurance and a reliable vehicle required.
• The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Job Details

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $20.19-$23.24 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
• Schedule: Full-time, hourly; general business hours with some flexibility for special projects.
• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.

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