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