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1. Employee will possess a high school diploma. Associate or bachelor degree preferred. 2. Must pass a criminal background check and is subject to the agency’s drug and alcohol testing program. 3. Bilingual preferred. 4. Extensive travel is required in the area; must be able to travel outside the project area as assigned. 5. May come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion. 6. Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as approved by the agency’s vehicle insurance carrier. 7. Employee must have an account with a financial institution that can process financial transactions through MET’s electronic payroll system. 8. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and essential computer functions. 9. Maintain a monitoring system and procedures, determining the eligibility of children of the assigned areas. 10. Maintain a system to assure that the funded enrollment levels are continuously monitored and maintained in the assigned sites of the program. 11. Ensure that recruitment involves those families that are most in need of home visiting services, including underserved populations in the service area. 12. Ensure that the selection of children and families is based on current enrollment criteria. 13. Maintain a waiting list for the assigned service areas to facilitate the filling of vacancies as they occur. 14. Assist with the establishment and updating of MOUs with community organizations along with the Resource Network Directory. 15. Analyze and report on enrollment data that can / will be utilized for future recruitment planning within the service area. 16. Implement a monitoring methodology that will ensure that the assigned service areas will meet their eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance goals. 17. Assist with monitoring of service documentation, data collection, and reporting. Assist in gathering data to complete the Affiliate Performance Report to the PAT National Center. 18. Monitor transition planning as needed. 19. Prepare reports to agencies requesting information. 20. Report to work at the scheduled time and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities. 21. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility. 22. Perform all other duties as outlined by the supervisor
Salary estimate
$111,000 – $150,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Payroll
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