Kidango · 1 day ago
Family Eligibility & Needs Specialist
Fremont
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expKidango is an early learning nonprofit dedicated to supporting children's development and education. The Family Eligibility & Needs Specialist ensures compliance for program enrollments and partners with various stakeholders to assess and meet families' needs for child care services.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Comprehensive experience and a thorough knowledge of the State and Federal programs, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to subsidized and Head Start child care services
Assess full day and part day needs of families in areas of responsibility
Analyze data to certify families as eligible for state and federal subsidy programs as applicable
Schedule and complete enrollment documentation with private pay and subsidy families
Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff information
Maintain continuing eligibility of subsidy families through recertification
Implement plan with families for current and future eligibility & need
Project and plan child movement due to aging up for continuity of services
Monitor and evaluate family eligibility & need on a daily basis to assist families with continuing services
Monitor intake of children based on all variables
Refer families to internal and external resources based on family need and observation
Recognizes potential issues in areas of responsibility and resolves proactively
Completes special projects as assigned within designated time frames
Member of strike team to lead mass enrollments
Certify families for the federal meal program
Assist in preparation of Contract Monitor Reviews and other audits
Attend training as necessary including, but not limited to contact with state consultants, conferences and seminars
Work as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization
Interact with a diverse group of clients and present yourself in a professional image as a representative of Kidango
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive experience and a thorough knowledge of the State and Federal programs, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to subsidized and Head Start child care services
Assess full day and part day needs of families in areas of responsibility
Analyze data to certify families as eligible for state and federal subsidy programs as applicable
Schedule and complete enrollment documentation with private pay and subsidy families
Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff information
Maintain continuing eligibility of subsidy families through recertification
Implement plan with families for current and future eligibility & need
Project and plan child movement due to aging up for continuity of services
Monitor and evaluate family eligibility & need on a daily basis to assist families with continuing services
Monitor intake of children based on all variables
Refer families to internal and external resources based on family need and observation
Recognizes potential issues in areas of responsibility and resolves proactively
Completes special projects as assigned within designated time frames
Member of strike team to lead mass enrollments
Certify families for the federal meal program
Assist in preparation of Contract Monitor Reviews and other audits
Attend training as necessary including, but not limited to contact with state consultants, conferences and seminars
Work as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization
Interact with a diverse group of clients and present yourself in a professional image as a representative of Kidango
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment
Required possession of a valid California Driver's License
Clear driving record and use of insured personal vehicle throughout course of employment
Must pass a health screening and TB test
Must pass background fingerprint clearance
Must be 18 years or older
The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
Preferred
AA required or 2 year's equivalent experience
Solid organizational and time management skills. Detail oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be self-directed and have the ability to work autonomously
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Five years of experience providing customer service and detailed administrative duties
Previous experience with computerized data bases; web based preferred
Must possess organizational agility - Knowledgeable about how organizations work. Knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network. Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations
Able to travel efficiently throughout the assigned area
Benefits
A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
Company
Kidango
Kidango’s commitment is to ensure all children have access to the best opportunities for growth, focused on education and health.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Nereyra Houle
Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Garcia
Chief People Officer
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