Riverside Community Care·Somerville, Massachusetts
The ERSEA Specialist manages the day-to-day implementation of eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance processes. They focus on moving families through the enrollment pipeline and conducting community outreach to engage prospective families.
Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as Early Head Start's Eligibility and Recruitment (ERSEA) Specialist!
The ERSEA Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance processes, with a primary focus on intake completion, application processing, ChildPlus data entry, and waitlist management.
This role plays a key function in supporting the program’s enrollment pipeline by ensuring families move efficiently from referral → intake → enrollment. The position also actively participates in community outreach and recruitment efforts, engaging directly with prospective families and community partners.
The ERSEA Specialist ensures that all data is accurate, timely, and compliant with Head Start Program Performance Standards while identifying and communicating barriers impacting enrollment.
Full Time Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends
Why You'll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
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Candidates should possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, with higher pay offered for bilingual skills. Proficiency in data entry and knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards is essential.
Market context
Eligibility and Recruitment (ERSEA) Specialist roles in Massachusetts are typically driven by ongoing Head Start and early childhood enrollment needs, so openings can appear regularly across community-based programs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for strong data entry skills, familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards, and bilingual ability, which can improve pay. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience with eligibility documentation and enrollment workflows before applying.