Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator - OSSE Specialist

National Children's Center•Washington, DC

55d•$54,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator serves as a vital resource for families seeking child care assistance. In this role, you will guide families through the OSSE voucher application and enrollment process, ensuring they understand requirements and access available resources. This position demands strong organizational skills to manage case files and documentation accurately. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a genuine dedication to supporting families in need of quality child care services.

Requirements

Associates Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred
Working knowledge of OSSE voucher subsidy program; current OSSE Intake Certification (or successfully obtain certification upon hire)
Minimum of five (5) years progressive administrative experience preferably in a childcare center
COVID-19:You are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to your first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct eligibility Interviews with applicants to ensure complete and correct information on the Eligibility Application.
Obtain confidential and pertinent information from families for data entry into applicant record.
Provide frequent in person, phone and written contact with staff and families, often involving sensitive and or confidential information.
Provide appropriate information and referrals to wait listed families, with a focus on resources for currently homeless families awaiting placement.
Process EHS to HS/PreK eligibility verifications and placements.
Document all communications regarding application in the applicant record.
Maintain wait lists for accurate selection of the families. Families with the highest need shall be identified during the eligibility process via interview or written correspondence and priority points shall be awarded as outlined in the “Selection Policy.”
Maintain filing systems and eligibility files for all enrolled, previously enrolled and wait listed applicants. Ensure files are accurate and accessible for both processing and annual audits.
Process requests for educational records made by parents or other agencies ensuring Permission to Exchange has been granted or checking ID as necessary.
Form and maintain working relationships with outside agencies to facilitate both recruitment and services to enrolled and wait listed families.
Attend recruitment events.
Assist with enrollment and conduct enrollments as needed.