Head of Ancillary Services jobs in Raleigh, NC

Families and Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization that has provided early education and resources to families for over 50 years! FCR Head Start/Early Head Start programs are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated early childhood educators to join our team in locations throughout the Durham and Orange Counties.

The ERSEA Specialist will process eligibility applications per systems, procedures and policies established by the agency. We are looking for someone who can make eligibility decisions that meet the requirement of Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies. The ERSEA Specialist will coordinate recruitment efforts to help ensure ample wait list selection for all sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement timely application processing as outlined in the “Initial Eligibility Application Process Policy."
• 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.
• 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.