Head Start - ERSEA Specialist

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

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.

(Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, Attendance)

100% Onsite
- Location:

Los Angeles, CA 90056

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 to develop 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.

• Maintains a monitoring system and procedures, determining the eligibility of children of the assigned sites
• Ensures that no more than 10 percent of families 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 funded enrollment levels are continuously monitored and maintained in the assigned sites of the program
• Ensures that recruitment involves families who 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 be used 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 meet their overall enrollment, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance services goals and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in 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 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

• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California driver license in good standing with the DMV; current liability insurance
• Must meet state health requirements, including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment and obtaining immunization clearances

• Medical/Dental/Vision – 95% paid by employer
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee, spouse, and children
• 401k matching options
• Flexible 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 continuing education units: 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.

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

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