Administrative Program Specialist 2 - Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter

Summary

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is seeking a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter for the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program. This full-time permanent role identifies and recruits eligible migratory children, supports eligibility verification and quality control, and provides technical assistance and training to local recruiters across the region and statewide.

Responsibilities

• Identify and determine the eligibility of migratory children as outlined in federal regulations
• Identify and recruit children in non-migrant-funded local educational agencies
• Research non-migrant-funded districts and create a strategic recruitment plan
• Assist with quality control activities regarding program eligibility verification, such as randomly re-interviewing families to ensure quality assurance
• Develop and maintain a regional resource directory that may be used as a resource for migratory families as they migrate across the region
• Provide technical assistance and participate in training regarding eligibility and effective recruitment practices
• Participate in regional, state, and national professional development opportunities

Skills

• A bachelor's degree involving a major study in Ethnic Studies, Social Science, Social Work, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field
• Bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish
• Currently located or willing to locate to Yakima County
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the state, including up to three times per month and for multiple days at a time, as required by this position
• Must have a valid Driver's license
• Experience working with migratory families
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to initiate and perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Willing to maintain flexible working hours

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A bachelor's degree involving a major study in Ethnic Studies, Social Science, Social Work, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field
• Bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish
• Currently located or willing to locate to Yakima County
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the state, including up to three times per month and for multiple days at a time, as required by this position
• Must have a valid Driver's license

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with migratory families
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to initiate and perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Willing to maintain flexible working hours

Benefits

• Remote work eligibility
• Flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options (depending on job duties and work location)
• An Infant at Work Program for eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians
• Health, dental and life insurance
• Medical (including vision) insurance with multiple medical plans and affordable monthly premiums
• Medical flexible spending account
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance available through payroll deduction
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-contributed retirement programs through the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Paid holidays
• One paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Eight hours of sick leave per month for full-time employees
• Vacation leave accrual
• 21 days paid military leave per year
• Five days of paid bereavement leave
• Leave sharing
• Parental leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave
• Leave without pay