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Responsible for implementation, documentation and monitoring of the content area of ERSEA and ensuring high quality programming and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and funder regulations of the Child Development program. Extensive travel. Must be willing to travel to multiple sites in diverse communities.
- Associate Degree in Social Work or related field required, BS/BA in related field (preferred)
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with others.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to read and write English proficiently, ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
- Must have excellent, effective, and professional communication and customer service skills.
- Must be able to work with a diverse clientele.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to share ideas and information effectively.
- Must have the ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with all staff members, consultants, and regulatory/funding representatives.
- Must be able to serve as an advocate for children and families.
- Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
- Ensure centers meet full enrollment in all programs
- Ensure centers have active recruitment plans that support full Enrollment and a viable waiting list
- Complete at least one community outreach activity per month
- Complete timely Enrollment and Attendance reporting to funders
These include but are not limited to the following. The company reserves the right to add to, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.
- Responsible for ongoing monitoring of computerized tracking system(s) to ensure effective record keeping in determining eligibility according to Head Start Performance Standards.
- Responsible for ongoing monitoring of computerized tracking system(s) to ensure effective record keeping in recruitment and outreach program services according to Head Start Performance Standards.
- Responsible for development and annual updates of agency Community Assessment.
- Responsible for monitoring sites to evaluate compliance with program regulations in ERSEA Program Services.
- Responsible for monitoring, reviewing and developing weekly enrollment report on all programs
- Responsible for enrollment reporting to funders.
- Responsible for updating ERSEA policies & procedures.
- Responsible for updating agency and site recruitment plans and training staff.
- Participate in community outreach for program Enrollment and development of viable waiting lists.
- Provide on-going support and training to assigned staff on ERSEA program regulations.
- Represent Chicago Commons at applicable meetings and maintain a liaison with community, neighborhood institutions.
- Support Child Care Coordinator and sites in ensuring child care eligibility, compliance with funder regulations.
- Collaborate with the External Partnerships teams in ensuring compliance in ERSEA program Services.
- Collaborate with Family Hub Team in recruitment activities and community events.
- Participate in annual PIR review.
- Participate in annual Program Self-Assessment.
- Participate in annual Management/Program Plans review.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Employment Conditions:
This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Chicago Commons reserves the right to change this job description and /or assign tasks deemed appropriate.
Working Conditions:
The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses and mental demands. None known.
Chicago Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. In addition, Chicago Commons provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process).
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Social Work
- Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education
Skills
Required- Microsoft Office
- Analytical Reasoning
- Excel - Spreadsheets
- Presentations
- Childcare
- Outlook
- Performance Tracking
- Project Management
