Akin (formerly Childhaven)·Seattle, Washington
Lead recruitment and enrollment activities to ensure continuous full enrollment for Early Learning programs. Manage eligibility verification, maintain confidential records, and build partnerships with community agencies.
Akin partners with children, families, and communities to build relationships and support well-being so everyone can thrive. Through our early learning programs, we create inclusive, nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
The Early Learning Enrollment Specialist leads recruitment and enrollment activities designed to inform families and community partners of the availability of Akin Early Learning program services and ensure continuous full enrollment. Will implement services to meet or exceed Head Start and ECEAP Program Performance Standards and Akin policies and procedures. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.
This job is performed in families’ homes, an Akin office environment, and personal vehicle.
Home environments may include pets, residual smoke, pests, and other typical household hazards like dirt and other spills. (Note: we do not allow smoking during visits)
Office environment includes moderate noise and typical office lighting and temperatures
Travel for visits occurs daily; work is often done off-site between home visits
Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Ability to sit on the floor, crouch, or kneel regularly during home visits.
Ability to sit in car frequently.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds.
• Bilingual in English and Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Oromo, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Urdu
Salary Range: And benefits:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.
The target starting pay for this position is $23.69 - $27.84 per hour, typically within the first half of this range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.
The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.
Akin is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who bring lived experience and diverse perspectives to apply.
Requires an associate degree or certificate in social work or human services and at least three years of experience with low-income families. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and pass specific health and background screenings.
Market context
In Washington, Early Learning Enrollment Specialist roles are typically tied to programs that help families access early learning services, so employers often look for candidates who can work directly with low-income households and navigate eligibility steps. This role is competitive because it combines human services experience, screening requirements, and reliable transportation, and the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your associate degree or certificate, driving access, and readiness for the required health and background screenings.