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Job Postings

Telamon Corporation NC Head Start

ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST

POSITION TITLE: Enrollment Specialist
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: State Head Start Director or State Family Service Coordinator  
TITLES OF POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
MAJOR OBJECTIVES: Manages the technical and record-keeping duties relating to the enrollment of children into the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Creates an action plan for ensuring the data entry and reporting is accurate and complete, and within a prescribed timeframe. Provides support to Head Start/Early Head Start staff to ensure coordination and communication between different programs. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manages the technical and record-keeping duties relating to the enrollment of children into the Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
* Manages the enrollment of the Head Start/Early Head Start programs in a professional and timely manner, adhering to the Head Start Performance Standards at all times and maintaining appropriate records.
* Establishes and maintains an enrollment tracking process in accordance with Performance Standards.
* Processes applications, verifies eligibility information, assigns selection criteria score and documents status.
* Prepares intake/enrollment applications, documents eligibility information, and determines eligibility for the Program and USDA programs.
* Participates in selection committee meetings to identify children accepted into the program and ensures that proper documentation of selection is recorded.
* Identifies children who will be accepted into the program and coordinates with program staff to provide listing of these children and their supporting documentation.
* Creates and maintains initial enrollment files for each Head Start/Early Head Start application and categorizes them appropriately.
* Monitors the enrollment process to ensure that the spaces created by non responses from families can be offered to other children.
* Creates an action plan for ensuring the data entry and reporting is accurate and complete, and within a prescribed timeframe.
* Prepares routine and specialized reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) relating to eligibility, enrollment and program services.
* Creates and distributes enrollment reports, waiting lists, class lists and other related documents as needed.
* Inputs, edits, verifies, and maintains eligibility and enrollment records, using both computerized and manual record-keeping systems.
* Ensures quality control data samplings are maintained and recorded in accordance with program requirements.
* Provides support to Head Start staff to ensure coordination and communication between different programs.
* Works with Disability Services staff to ensure 10% enrollment of children with disabilities.
* Provides information about other Head Start/Early Head Start programs and services available to families who have moved from the Telamon service area to ensure awareness of all available resources.
* Works with Family Services and Home Base staff to maintain 100% enrollment, and maintains a waiting list equal to 10% of enrollment.
* Assists with monitoring of attendance records to ensure maintenance of 85% average daily attendance.
* Works with the Head Start/Early Head Start staff to ensure the timely transition planning between Head Start and Early Head Start.
* Assists the State Family Services Coordinator with the annual review and updates to the universal application.
* Assists the State Family Services Coordinator in participating in the development and delivery of pre-service and in-service training activities for staff in the area of eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA).
* Assists the State Family Services Coordinator in working with the Policy Council on the annual revision of the selection criteria.
* Conducts outreach activities (door to door, recruitment booths) to recruit program eligible children.
* Effectively presents information and diplomatically responds to questions, common inquiries or complaints from staff, families, partner agencies, and the general public regarding program enrollment.
* Attends workshops, seminars and classes to maintain knowledge of current trends in information and enrollment policies pertaining to Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
* Related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or four year’s combination of training/experience in social work or related field. Demonstrates proficiency with respect to personal computer based applications, data input, and a working knowledge of filing systems. Must have strong oral/written communication skills and have the ability to maintain confidentiality. Bilingual ability in Spanish/English preferred.  No citations for child abuse or neglect.  Outreach experience desirable.
  1. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  First Aid and CPR. Valid drivers license in State of employment.
  2. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are   representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Must pass physical and TB test. Ability to: Sit for extended periods, use office machines including personal computer, communicate effectively, carry out complicated instructions, analyze and solve problems.  Perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Light lifting.
  1. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment.  Dress according to policy.
  2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Telamon Corporation is committed to the highest safety standards. The responsibilities of the position include compliance with all company and government safety regulations and procedures.
  3. DISCLAIMER: The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by this position at this time.  However, it is not an all-inclusive list.  It does list all responsibilities, duties and skills required at this time.  Employees assigned to these positions should know that the Corporation retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

TO APPLY: Visit www.telamon.org and click on employment – select the state NC and a list of job openings should pop-up. Choose Enrollment specialist and follow the directions. If you have any questions, contact: Diana Urieta, MSW, State Family Services Coordinator, 5560 Munford Rd Ste. 201, Raleigh, NC 27612. Office: 919-747-7851, email: durieta@telamon.org.

Benson Medical

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – CERTIFIED & BILINGUAL
Busy family practice group looking for sharp, flexible team player, must have excellent bilingual skills, English/Spanish. Full time, 40 hours, varied schedule including 8-5 Mon-Fri, some evenings until 10 pm, some Saturdays 8-12.  Competitive salary & benefits.
APPLY NOW!  Immediate need.  Fax or email resume ASAP to 919-894-7645 or jhudson@bensonmedical.org.  No phone calls please. 

Nuestros Niños

Bilingual Teacher Consultant
The Nuestros Niños Program is seeking an experienced bilingual and biliterate (Spanish-English) educator to work as teacher consultant in an exciting research project to promote school readiness in young dual language learners. The Nuestros Niños Program is a professional development intervention for preschool teachers designed to promote effective teaching strategies for young dual language learners.  If interested contact Dr. Dina Castro, Principal Investigator, at 919-962-7363 or email at dina.castro@unc.edu.

EDUCATION:  M.A. (preferred) in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education, Child Development, Curriculum & Instruction; or related field.

EXPERIENCE:  Candidates must have knowledge of and experience in early childhood classrooms. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a practitioner in early childhood education or related experience. Experience working with young dual language learners and facilitating teachers’ professional development is preferred.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS: Primary function is to provide one to one consultations and to facilitate professional learning communities of teachers participating in the Nuestros Niños program. Successful candidates will receive training on the Nuestros Niños program, on conducting effective consultations, and on facilitating professional learning communities. In-state travel is required.

TIME COMMITMENT:  The contract for the teacher consultant will begin on May 15, 2010 and end May 30th 2013.  In Years 1 and 2 of the project, the teacher consultant will be required to work 20 hours a week from May 2010 until May 2011; in Year 3, 40 hours a week from August 2011 until May 2012; and in Year 4, 30 hours a week from August 2012 until May 2013. This is a temporary position that will be paid $22 per hour.

If interested contact Dr. Dina Castro, Principal Investigator, at 919-962-7363 or email at dina.castro@unc.edu.

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Associate Regional Director of Development

Guilford College is seeking a Regional Director of Development responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual prospects for gifts of $25,000 and more.  Guilford is an undergraduate, liberal arts college that is home to over 2,700 traditional-aged, adult and Early-College students.  Guided by seven core values, the college is committed to preparing men and women for a lifetime of learning, work and constructive action dedicated to the betterment of the world.  The 340-acre campus in northwest Greensboro is part of a metro area with a population of more than 1.4 million. 

Specific responsibilities for the Associate Regional Director of Development position include the following:

1. Staffing an assigned portfolio of 150 primary and 100+ secondary major gift prospects.
2. Identifying and qualifying new prospects for cultivation and solicitation.
3. Creating individual cultivation and solicitation strategies for major donor prospects.
4. Following through with solicitations of gifts as planned including preparing written proposals.
5. Achieving activity and dollar goals established with the Regional Director of Development and the Vice President for Advancement.
6. Staffing assigned fundraising projects and developing project-specific goals.
7. Preparing written contact reports immediately after the contact is completed.
8. Representing Guilford at key on-campus and off-campus events.
9. Performing other duties as assigned.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with three to five years of successful experience in development or a related field are required.  Candidates must also have strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently with an openness to work within a dynamic, collaborative team model.  Extensive travel is also required.  This position reports directly to the Regional Director of Development. 

Guilford College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Please contact Danny Gatling, Regional Director of Development at 336-316-2389 or gatlingl@guilford.edu

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TOWNSENDS, INC.

Bilingual Skills preferred (English/Spanish)

Supervisor Processing Plant

For more information and to apply please contact:
Jorge Laboy, Human Resources Supervisor
Townsends, Inc.
jlaboy@townsends.com
P.O. Box 730
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-8104
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State Farm Insurance Company
Claim Service Assistant
A Claim Service Assistant provides administrative support to claim
personnel. Main duties include data entry, processing claim
payments, switchboard, filing and responding to customer inquiries.
A CSA must have:
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills
Ideal candidates will have computer and some significant customer
service background. Candidates must also be willing to work
additional hours as needed.
This position is located at: 4140 Parklake Avenue, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC  27612

If you seek a challenging and interesting position with the industry
leader, a career in claims may be for you. For more information
call our job hotline at 1-888-886-3923, send your resume to the
address below, and/or for other locations and positions,
please visit www.statefarm.com.

Erica Lowery
Human Resources Assistant
State Farm Insurance Company
(919)789-3747 phone
(919)789-3748 fax
erica.lowery.ilfe@statefarm.com

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Food Lion

Within the retail and supermarket industry. Food Lion, LLC is well known for supporting Diversity and Inclusion while paving the way for great Customer Experiences through our historically great prices.

In our efforts to provide our shoppers with great experiences, we are always looking for ways to mirror the communities in which we serve. That is why:

-We are making great efforts this year to bring typical Hispanic products that originally come from Latin America into our stores and of course offering these at great price.

In addition, because we know our Hipanic community likes to see familiar faces while shopping in their friendly neigborhood Food Lion:

-We would like to recruit more bilingual talent for our stores.

Here are the areas where we are concentrating our recruiting efforts:

-Sales Associate (Cashiers)
-Customer Service
-Meat Market and Meat Cutters
-Produce Associates
-Deli/Bakery
-Store Managers and Assistant Managers
-District Managers

Click Here for more information or Visit Food Lion

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Caring Alternative

A Caring Alternative, LLC is a nationally accredited service provider located in Morganton, NC.  We provide the following services to Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, and McDowell Counties: Community Support, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Intensive In-Home, Out Patient Therapy, and Targeted Case Management.

Bilingual Spanish Professional

We are currently seeking a part-time Bilingual Spanish Professional to work in Morganton area to provide services to individuals with mental illness.  Candidate must me available to work afterschool OR on weekends.  Responsibilities would include skill building and supportive counseling, assisting the consumer to develop critical daily living and coping skills.

Job Requirements:

  • 4 year degree required; experience within the mental health field is preferred.
  • Position requires travel on a daily basis in the local community.
  • Must have clean driving record, current drivers license, auto insurance & car for use at work. 
  • Must have successful criminal background check and 2 satisfactory references. 

Qualified candidates able to meet the requirements above need only apply.  Please fax detailed resume to Angelene Fortune at (828) 430-4384.

Qualified Professional

We are currently seeking a full-time Qualified Professional to provide services to adults with mental illness.  Position requires travel on a daily basis in the local community in order to provide skill building and supportive counseling and to assist the consumer to develop critical daily living and coping skills.   

Job Requirements:

  • a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served

OR A
a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field other  than human services and has four years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served

  • Must have clean driving record, current drivers license, auto insurance and car for use at work. 
  • Must have successful criminal background check and 2 satisfactory references. 
  • Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training within the first 90 days of employment.

Qualified candidates able to meet the requirements above need only apply.  Please fax detailed resume to Angelene Fortune at (828) 430-4384.

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The Charlotte Regional Census Center is seeking qualified applicants to fill about 15,000 jobs throughout Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. We are turning to our census partners to help find qualifieed applicants for these important jobs.

Positions include address listers, office clerks, recruiting assistans, crew leaders and field operation supervisors. These census employees will help develop an address list in spring 2009. The confidential address list will be used to deliver census questionnaires in 2010. The jobs are temporary: some are full time and others part-time. These jobs offer attractive pay, allow flexibility and permit people to work in their communities, for their communities.

Those interested in applying for census positions should go to www.2010censusjobs.gov for job descriptions, qualifications and applications. Potential aapplicants also can call toll-free 1-866-861-2010.

Job Seekers

Please contact the employers directly for more information, as NCSHP does not have information about the jobs beyond what is posted.

Employers

Job postings will be posted for 30 days unless otherwise noted.

Posting should contain link to employer’s website or application for position.  Headline, description, link and contact information can be sent to NCSHP at mailbox@thencshp.org.  Call (919) 467-8424 with questions.

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