ERSEA Specialist

Brightpoint • Bloomington, IL

15h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in early childhood education (ECE) or a related field required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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 in McLean County.
• Determine eligibility for early childhood programs.
• 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.

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
• Leadership development opportunities
• One-on-one mentorship
• Approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED