Migrant Recruiter

Job Title: Migrant Recruiter
Department: Special Programs Compliance and Monitoring

Job Goal
The role of the recruiter is to carry out identification and recruitment activities throughout all 15 counties Region 6 to identify and recruit families with students that may be eligible for Migrant Education Program (MEP) services. This includes canvassing communities and businesses and interviewing families that work in agriculture or fishing using state MEP protocols. This is a federal grant funded position that is contingent upon appropriation of migrant funds.

Education

• High School Diploma
• Post-secondary education preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills
Must possess oral fluency in English and Spanish
Experience working with families
Strong interpersonal communication skills and a professional customer service attitude
Friendly and courteous demeanor and the ability to establish rapport when working with clients and ESC staff
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse personalities
Ability to complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Utilize current technology platforms and software
Must have a valid drivers license be willing to travel throughout the region and be able to use a map for navigation
Experience
Experience working with diverse groups of people
Work experience in customer service
Work experience in social services outreach and/advocacy preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties
Complete all required training for the position of recruiter
Work closely with Region 6 MEP staff to support and expand the Identification and Recruitment (ID&R) network by coordinating with local and regional organizations and agencies that provide services to migrant workers and their families.
Conduct identification and recruitment activities to identify migrant families and Out-of-School Youth (OSY) in Region 6 which may include: canvassing the region and posting materials interviewing families cross-referencing data bases and accurately recording necessary facts to be shared with ESC MEP staff
Serve as a representative of the ESC 6 Migrant Education Program with professionalism in all interactions
Conduct themselves with a positive friendly approachable manner when working with families and clients
Maintain all internal and external required program paperwork and program documentation and submit by requested deadlines
Maintain confidentiality with all personally identifiable information according to FERPA and all ESC policies and procedures
Follow all local state and federal guidelines and policies
Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Working Conditions
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Frequent regional travel and occasional statewide travel