Migrant Recruiter Job Description
Send Resume to: Stefan.Lyons@wscstarfish.com
Description:
The recruiter is responsible for assisting with the Identification and Recruitment (ID & R) of migrant students and families in Arkansas. Additionally, this position will work with school districts, agribusiness owners and operators, and community resources to fully identify migrant students as part of a statewide team of recruiters. Accurate eligibility information is gathered through interviews and follow-up communications with families and individuals. Technology is utilized to complete necessary data entry into the State databases. Regular attendance at local and state assigned professional development is essential.
Required:
Experience working with migrant families, students, or speakers of other languages
Minimum of high school diploma or certificate of equivalency
Ability to perform data entry using a computer along with strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate and work well with diverse populations, and willingness and
ability to adhere to the statewide procedures and standards.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other language high in need)
Preferred:
Associated degree or experience in the Arkansas Migrant Education Program
Essential Functions:
Identify and recruit migrant students through schools, home interviews, businesses, churches, and communities in the assigned region
Work in collaboration with school personnel, (counselors, secretaries, etc.) to screen enrollment of new students and follow up with parents to assess family eligibility and family needs
Obtain training and information to remain current on all Federal and State COE requirements and standards
Become familiar with Arkansas school districts, communities, processing plants, and agribusinesses in order to continually survey the area for migrant families on an ongoing basis
Establish working relationship with other community resources, agencies, and agribusiness personnel
Work with other State Migrant Recruiters to ensure all new students in the area are being interviewed and assessed for program eligibility
Attend State and National ID & R training events as required by the State Director
Provide OSY instructional supports in Reading, GED & Life Skills
Work in collaboration with non-project schools to leave and retrieve surveys as needed
Must support the Migrant Education continuous Improvement Cycle
Respond to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction relative to Migrant recruitment. Serve as liaison with a variety of outside and community individuals/agencies for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information and coordinating Migrant recruitment activities
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
The job requires flexible working hours which may include early morning hours, evening hours, and occasional weekend hours. Also involves extensive driving
Establish contacts and regular visits with agencies and business sites serving migrant families for the purpose of having them identify potentially eligible families. Examples of agencies are health clinics, day-care centers, adult education sites, ESL classes, governmental agencies, farm worker unions, legal aid agencies, and churches. Examples of businesses are Laundromats, stores, movie theaters, restaurants, and shopping malls.
Perform other duties as assigned in keeping with federal rules, and regulations of the federal programs managed by the department.
Analyze and evaluate a variety of program related data for the purpose of ensuring that program initiatives and activities meet Federal, State and District objectives relative to Migrant recruitment.
Other duties as assigned
Interpret and translate as needed
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Must maintain strict confidentiality
Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to produce excellent work as requested by the State Director
Must assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices
Must have reliable transportation
Physical Requirements:
Manages all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity
Daily travel with significant time in a vehicle. Occasional overnight travel, both in and out of state will also be required
Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
Work in a noisy environment with many interruptions
Requires ability to read and evaluate information on the printed, State’s COE form and procedures
Send Resume to: Stefan.Lyons@wscstarfish.com