Recruitment and Health Specialist

Purpose:

The candidate will promote and recruit for Head Start and GSRP preschool families with the purpose of ensuring full enrollment. As well as assisting & documenting NMCAA Head Start and NMCAA GSRP families in meeting all required health screenings and follow up.

Essential functions:

• Ensure that applications, documentation, and eligibility meet all local and federal guidelines.
• Create and maintain waitlist and connect with teachers & coaches to ensure full enrollment. Track and follow- up on all incomplete applications. Request IEP information and Medical Follow up information as needed.
• Promote NMCAA Head Start and NMCAA GSRP programs, as well as Collaborative Partners through conducting agency mailings, development of media efforts, attending collaborative meetings and conducting other personal contact with referring agencies as needed. R&H staff is a lead public relation person for NMCAA Head Start and NMCAA GSRP programs as well as joint recruitment community partners.
• Team with NMCAA Child Development staff, local GSRPs, and the local Intermediate School District to promote program goals. Attend local joint recruitment GSRP meetings and follow joint recruitment procedures and timelines as directed.
• Develop and maintain working relationships and ongoing communications with local health departments, medical practices, and dental offices.
• Secure completed NMCAA Head Start and NMCAA GSRP health requirements, health follow up and documentation within required time frames. Communicate with families through phone calls and/or mailings as needed.
• Conduct hearing, vision, hematocrit, and blood pressure screenings as needed. Ensure that families receive screening results in a timely manner.
• Communicate with teachers and coaches regarding Head Start/GSRP health and licensing requirements.
• Work closely with the Health / Data Management Coordinator to ensure that ChildPlus effectively reflects health and recruitment results. Use the health and recruitment reports to guide and track daily work. Scan and store screening and documentation electronically as directed in ChildPlus.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social services, health field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Minimum Experience:

2 years’ prior experience working with low income/at-risk families.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Ability to partner cooperatively with other agencies, GSRP partners, the Intermediate School District and health entities.
• Effective written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Willingness to adhere to the NMCAA Child & Family Development Program Guidance Policy.

Recruitment and Health Specialist – Traverse City Office

The candidate will promote and recruit for Head Start and GSRP preschool families with the purpose of ensuring full enrollment. This position also includes performing & documenting required health for enrolled Head Start children. The chosen candidate will have skills in organization, communication, teamwork, and technology skills. The candidate will have their own office space in Traverse City. All equipment needed for the position will be supplied. High school diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to follow Childcare Licensing guidelines and training. 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $18.11 per hour.

Proof of COVID vaccination is required unless approved or a medical or religious exemption.

EOE. Open until filled. For details visit www.nmcaa.net