Temporary Bilingual ERSEA Specialist

NeighborImpactRedmond, Oregon, United StatesOnsite

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TemporaryDescriptionLooking for a short-term opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join us as a Temporary Bilingual ERSEA Specialist and help ensure full enrollment in our Head Start/Early Head Start programs. You'll help support recruitment efforts while collaborating with a dedicated team and engaging with the community. Make a difference in the lives of children and families and come to work for one of Oregon’s 100 Best Nonprofits!

Planned duration:

September 1st, 2025 through March 1st, 2026

Location: RedmondCompensation: $27.41/hour

Hours:

Temporary on-call position planned for 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p

Benefits:

Accrued sick time, Employee Assistance Program, self-funded retirement options

NeighborImpact’s Head Start and Early Head Start program Overview

NeighborImpact's Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to economically disadvantaged families in Central Oregon. These programs serve children from prenatal stages through age five, integrating high-quality early education with essential services such as health screenings, nutrition, and family advocacy.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a temporary, limited duration position.The Temporary Bilingual ERSEA (Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility and Attendance) assists the ERSEA Coordinator in maintaining full enrollment in the Head Start/Early Head Start programs by processing applications, conducting in-person interviews, and determining income eligibility. This role will also assist in maintaining the data system (ChildPlus) while ensuring compliance with policies, correspond with parents regarding application status, and maintain accurate records.

Additionally, they support recruitment efforts, collaborate with the ERSEA team, and communicate effectively with community partners, and attend relevant meetings and trainings as assigned.Requirements

Required

Associate degree required

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 2 years of experience of full-time equivalent office, administrative, social services, or customer service work required,

And/or professional certifications in family services or ERSEA

Bilingual in Spanish and English required
Must be detail oriented and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy
Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

Valid driver’s license

Proof of current auto insurance

Current enrollment in the Child Care Licensing Division’s Central Background Registry (CBR)

Access to reliable transportation

Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed
Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider)so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Preferred

Head Start experience preferred
Head Start parent or past parent preferred

Salary Description$27.41/hour

Life at NeighborImpact

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Valuing respect and dignity for all individuals | 3. Creating a physically and emotionally safe space for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation | 4. Prioritizing applications based on need rather than firstcome, first-served basis | 5. Providing crucial support to individuals and families in need.</s> | Oregon’s 100 Best Nonprofits | Dedicated team and community engagement | Comprehensive early childhood education and family support services for economically disadvantaged families in Central Oregon | High-quality early education with essential services such as health screenings, nutrition, and family advocacy.</s> | 1. Emphasis on Equity in Housing | 2. Physical and Emotional Safety for All | 3. Prioritizing Applications Based on Need Rather than FirstCome, First-Served Basis | 4. Providing ShortTerm Resource Navigation Support to Clients | 5. Promoting Cultural Responsiveness and Equity</s> | 100% Premium Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance | Agency Paid Retirement Plan (up to 6%) | Almost 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Accrued within First Year | 14 Paid Holidays Annually and a Separate Sick Leave Accrual | One of Oregon's 100 Best Non-Profits | Bilingual Applicants Encouraged to Apply | Flexible Schedule to Accommodate Family Needs | Head Start Program Overview | Comprehensive Early Education Program Serving Children and Families in Central Oregon | Integrates High-Quality Pre-kindergarten Education with Essential Services such as Health, Nutrition, and Family Advocacy. | Respect and dignity for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. | Creating a physically and emotionally safe space for all shelter guests. | Valuing social justice and community service.</s> | 1. 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