ERSEA Associate - Bilingual English/Spanish

Get to know us:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

Culture:

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Mission:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Role Overview:     

The ERSEA Associate-Vista Village conducts parent outreach, enrollment, planning and coordination of family activities/events, and liaison to community partners and other members of the community recertification, and disenrollment of children in the Early Head Start and childcare programs and acts as the liaison between families and childcare providers. The associate also works closely with other team members to provide case management and transition services, and support children’s progress towards school readiness. Supports the Vista Village vision of nurturing, equitable beginnings and the implementation within the scope of the role

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned)

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion by continuously developing and modeling inclusive behaviors while proactively managing bias
• Determine eligibility and need for services, and manage intakes, re-certifications, enrollments, and disenrollments in ChildPlus, CareConnect, Teaching Strategies, and ASQ, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Lead and participate in community outreach efforts and family events, including workshops, celebrations, and field trips, as part of the ERSEA team.
• Act as the liaison between childcare providers and families during the intake and enrollment process and thereafter.
• Ensures that all documentation in the family file, CareConnect, and ChildPlus is complete, correct, and up to date.
• Monitor the collection of parent fees in coordination with the Childcare Manager and front office.
• Support the ERSEA team in planning, coordinating, and facilitating Parent Advisory Committees and other family engagement groups.
• Assist families, childcare providers, and program staff in supporting transitions to Head Start, preschool, and kindergarten.
• Update EHS/childcare waiting list in coordination with front office including calling families on the wait list to collect initial information and provide updates on service availability.
• Create and distribute monthly community resources, program letters, calendars, flyers, and a triannual newsletter to program families, ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Coordinate transportation for children and parents in ride share app to designated program Activities
• Coordination of Socialization Group activities – maintain RSVP list, update staff on RSVP list status, create a running list of car seats to ensure children are transported safely; share the list with appropriate staff to maintain inventory and purchases needed car seats.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, ERSEA systems and program’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in annual audits for state and federal programs.
• Participate in all required meetings.

Pay Range: $28.84 - $30.00 / hour

What You Bring to VDM:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing/communication, social work, or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with the community.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and be comfortable using online platforms and digital tools.

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
• 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.