Duties/Responsibilities:
  Recruitment & Health Specialist

Represent Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA) in a professional, friendly, and
caring manner, supporting the mission and vision of the organization.

Ensure full enrollment for NMCAA Child and Family Development programs by recruiting families,
offering in-person or phone intake and maintaining program waitlists.

Perform health screenings (hearing, vision, hematocrit, blood pressure) and ensure timely distribution
of results to appropriate personnel and families.

Communicate with appropriate staff regarding health and licensing requirements.

Manage waitlists and collaborate with program staff to achieve full enrollment. Ensure applications,
documentations, and follow up on incomplete applications meet Head Start Program Performance
Standards (HSPPS) and GSRP and Strong Beginnings Implementation Manual.

Request Individualized
Education Programs (IEP), Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and medical follow-up information as
needed. Collaborate with Child and Family Development staff to recruit families, following the
program's recruitment plan and Community Needs.

Collaborate with local GSRP and Intermediate School Districts to promote program goals, attend joint
recruitment meetings, and follow recruitment procedures through utilizing the MiECC or COOR
database systems.

Participate in professional development opportunities, income and eligibility training, recruitment and
health meetings, recaps with Coordinator, and other activities as directed by the ERSEA and Health
Manager to keep up to date on health and enrollment trends.

Promote all NMCAA prenatal-5 programs by attending local community and health meetings to
maintain professional relationships with referring agencies and community partners.

Build and maintain relationships with local health departments, medical practices, and dental offices
to ensure families receive the appropriate screenings and follow-ups.

Work with the Health/Data Management Team to ensure accurate data in ChildPlus. Scan
documentation into ChildPlus, ensuring eligibility, recruitment data, and health records are accurate.

Adhere to a flexible work schedule that may include evening and weekend hours to meet recruitment
needs and ensure all work hours are met.

Utilize the payroll system for employment requirements, Podio for expenses and manage an
accessible Outlook calendar, communicate intake availability to Program Support to keep Booking
App current.

Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the successful operation of the program and
support community partnerships.