ERSEA Assistant

Were Hiring: ERSEA Assistant $20.89/hourly Amazing Benefits!

Location: Salt Lake City Area Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Type: Full-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt

Are you passionate about helping families access life-changing early childhood programs Do you enjoy organization data community connections and making a real impact Join our team as an ERSEA Specialist and play a key role in connecting children and families with the opportunities they deserve through Head Start!

About the Role

As an ERSEA Assistant youll support the success of our Head Start program by helping ensure the right families are enrolled supported and ready to thrive. Working under the guidance of the ERSEA Coordinator and ERSEA Manager youll oversee and monitor program-wide activities related to Eligibility Recruitment Selection Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA)-all essential parts of ensuring children receive high-quality early education and family services.

What Youll Do

• Implement and monitor ERSEA processes in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies.
• Ensure funded enrollment levels are maintained year-round through careful tracking and reporting.
• Review and process applications determine eligibility and verify selection criteria for new and returning families.
• Maintain accurate records in the programs information system (ChildPlus) and generate reports for program leadership.
• Monitor documentation and ensure compliance with Federal Poverty Guidelines and requirements related to children with disabilities and over-income families.
• Work with programs such as Child Care Subsidy TANF SSI SNAP Foster Care and McKinney-Vento when determining eligibility.
• Participate in community outreach and recruitment building strong relationships with partner agencies to reach families most in need.
• Help train staff community partners and parents on ERSEA policies and procedures.
• Stay current with professional development trainings and program updates.

You may also specialize in areas such as Attendance Eligibility Recruitment or Monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Family Services Social Services or a related field
• Bilingual skills common to Head Start families
• Previous Head Start experience

Additional Requirements

Candidates must pass a background check drug/alcohol screening and required registry checks and meet all Head Start health requirements. Some travel may be required for training outreach and home visits.

Pay & Perks

• $20.89/hourly
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA with up to $2500 match Telehealth access
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 11 Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break (Christmas-New Years)
• 192 PTO hours annually Weekly Paid Self-Care Hour
• Life & Disability Insurance EAP and more!

Why Utah Community Action

We serve over 60000 individuals annually through programs like Head Start Nutrition Housing HEAT Weatherization and more.

If youre ready to combine data community impact and meaningful work wed love to hear from you. Join us in helping children and families build a brighter future!

Apply now! It only takes 3 minutes to join a team thats changing lives every day.

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a persons protected status such as race color national origin religion age (40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information veteran military service gender sex (including conditions of pregnancy) marital status familial status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected- group status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC