Eligibility Coordinator - Porterville - Full-time, Employee Benefits, Competitive Salaries - Family F.O.C.U.S. : Job Details

About the EmployerFamily F.O.C.U.S. is a local non-profit, state-funded, Early Childhood Education program that strives to offer quality care to children and families in Tulare and Kings County. The FOCUS in Family F.O.C.U.S. is an acronym. The F stands for Fundamental, O for Opportunities, C for Children's, U for Unlimited, and S for Success. We believe that with equal opportunity for education, students gain equal opportunity for success. At each of our centers, Family F.O.C.U.S. offers subsidized (free or reduced cost) child care to families who meet the requirements set forth by the state of California. Children are among the most vulnerable of any community, and families often must find employment outside of the home, thus requiring them to seek childcare. Family F.O.C.U.S. aims to fill that gap in the lives of qualified families by offering them quality care for their children. Job SummaryEligibility Coordinator Under the direction of the Site Supervisor and Administration, provides Coordination of Eligibility for state-funded child development programs. The Eligibility Coordinator is a key member of an administrative team that works together to support the mission and values of Family F.O.C.U.S. The Eligibility Coordinator is responsible for maintaining optimum enrollment for the CCTR & CSPP programs. The Eligibility Coordinator is often the first point of contact for many families. General Office work ~ Serve as a receptionist; answer the phone, wait on the general public, provide information on the program, policies, and procedures as required, and refer calls to appropriate personnel. ~ Performs a wide variety of routine clerical work, including filing, checking, and maintaining alphabetical child files (one for enrollment and one for Food Program). ~ Prepares information and data for a variety of reports; maintains a variety of records , including; children's, attendance reports, meal counts (Point of Service) ~ Operate office equipment. ~Assist with preparation for and attends meetings and center functions as required. ~Do necessary cleaning and maintenance in the office and other duties as assigned. Please see the job description for more information. Requirements / QualificationsCopy of Diploma Applicants selected will need to satisfy the following pre-employment requirements: Background Check (LiveScan/Fingerprinting) TB Clearance Successful Completion of Pre-employment PhysicalComments and Other InformationResume and Cover Letter recommended.