Coordinator, Enrollment Temp 3/16-9/11/26

Illinois Action For Children•Chicago, IL

17h•$22•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Project Development Manager, the CEL Enrollment Coordinator establishes referral relationships and service-delivery agreements between early learning programs, social service & health providers, faith-based and other organizations. Promotes the importance of enrolling in quality Chicago Early Learning programs by making meaningful connections with community partners and families. Provides education and information on Head Start Programs, Chicago Early Learning Programs, IDHS Child Care Assistance Program and other early learning program options. Serve as a point person for internal and external programs and providers. All work to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with organizational standards. This incumbent will be expected to promote and adhere to the workplace core capabilities of: accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement (CQI), communication, competent people and clear priorities. All work to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 18 credit hours of child development and two years work experience with direct childcare OR Associates degree or two years of college classes with a minimum of 60 credit hours in Social Services with at least 18 credit hours in child development with two years’ work experience with direct childcare in which at least one year is in a child care resource and referral program.
Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule, which includes nights and/ weekends
Able to present information effectively and respond to questions
Ability to work well independently and as a team member
Effective written and spoken communication
Ability to relate to a variety of personalities and cultures
Accurate record keeping skills
Ability to travel locally
Ability to attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings
Available to attend outreach and community events

Responsibilities

Build and develop relationships with key community organizations and families, with a focus on promoting early learning opportunities.
Provide training and technical assistance internal and external stakeholders based on current Chicago Early Learning enrollment policies and procedures.
Connect providers and families to appropriate early learning services and IAFC programs and services.
Understand and be able to communicate to others the complexities of the early care and education systems in Chicago.
Collaborate with various IAFC teams that are focused on community systems development.
Remain knowledgeable of IAFC menu of services, including CCAP policies and procedures.
Participate in team meetings and in-service trainings.
Conduct outreach activities and presentations to provide parents that qualify for the Head Start program information to community organizations and groups.
Update monthly calendar of program activities and outreach events
Collect data and prepare reports for internal/DFSS/CPS use and written consumer education materials.
Maintain information in Salesforce and Smartsheet project management databases.
Execute our workplace core capabilities of: accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement (CQI), communication, competent people and clear priorities.
Other Functions: The Organization may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.