ERSEA Specialist

Crystal Stairs, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision – 95% paid by employer

401(k) Matching Options

Generous Sick and Vacation Time

Opportunity for Growth and Development

Job summary

Crystal Stairs, Inc. in Los Angeles is looking for an ERSEA Specialist to oversee recruitment, eligibility, and attendance within the Head Start program. The ideal candidate will analyze enrollment data and ensure compliance with performance standards.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Two+ years in a preschool program.
• Experience with computer programs like Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain eligibility monitoring for assigned sites.
• Ensure compliance with low-income guidelines.
• Analyze enrollment data for future planning.
• Implement strategies to improve attendance.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of administrative basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

Position: ERSEA Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056 (100% onsite)

We are looking for an ERSEA Specialist who is responsible for monitoring recruiting, eligibility, selection, enrollment and attendance system implementation according to Performance Standards and program policies and procedures, as well as maintaining a data information management system in developing reports to support timely and accurate information for the program. The ideal candidate is situated in the Planning and ERSEA Services component of the Head Start program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a monitoring system and procedures, determining the eligibility of children of the assigned sites
• Ensures that no more than 10 percent come from families that exceed the low‑income guidelines, and that at least 10 percent of those served are children with disabilities within the assigned sites service area
• Maintains a system to assure that the funded enrollment levels are continuously monitored and maintained in the assigned sites of the program
• Ensures that recruitment involves those families that are most in need of Head Start services, including previously underserved populations in the assigned service area
• Ensures that the selection of children and families is based on current enrollment criteria
• Maintains a waiting list for the assigned sites to facilitate the filling of vacancies as they occur
• Analyzes and reports on enrollment data that can or will be utilized for future ERSEA planning within the service area
• Analyzes the causes of absenteeism, and when average daily attendance falls below 85 percent, activates an action or improvement plan in concert with center services staff
• Implements a monitoring methodology that will ensure that the assigned sites will meet their overall enrollment, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance services goals and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities You Should Possess

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of Business Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a preschool program. Must have a working knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent computer skills required. Experience in statistical analysis and working with social services or related community activities preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative basics

Special Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV; current liability insurance
• Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and immunization clearances

Total Package Of Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision – 95% paid by employer
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 401(k) Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 – 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.