Identification & Recruitment Regional Recruiter

• Must have a valid Nebraska driver’s license
• Successful experience working with diverse populations
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish
• Organizational Skills 
• Essential Computer Skills 
• Experience implementing and maintaining filing systems
• Ability to travel and be away from home on occasion
• Ongoing Learner 

• High School Diploma; Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience Title IC -Education of Migratory Children Program 
• Understanding of the U.S. school system, and other school systems outside of the US that eligible migrant students attended
• Experience in working with youth, children, and families

• Maintain current knowledge of Migrant Education Program (MEP) federal regulatory guidance in the area of identification and recruitment (ID&R)
• Apply regulatory guidance on a case by case basis in state ID&R activities 
• Participate in training to remain current on all federal and state Certificate of Eligibility COE requirements and standards 
• Demonstrate knowledge of compliance with the MEP state ID&R process and timelines
• Demonstrate understanding of all forms pertaining to the job and how each form is to be correctly completed and submitted
• Identify, assess and evaluate information received from a variety of sources in determining prospective migrant students and their families for program services
• Establish and maintain a recruitment network: contact potential employers of migrant laborers in order to provide leads regarding locations of migrant children and families; contact public and private community agencies associated with serving rural/urban populations; work with district liaisons to effectively recruit Migrant qualifying students to maximize recruitment efforts; meet with and interview prospective migrant students and their families to determine eligibility for program services 
• Distribute educational materials to Out of School Youth
• Maintain capacity to utilize the state and federal migrant student database systems
• Inform students and parents/guardians of available services and act as a liaison with other social service agencies to facilitate          assistance
• Communicate effectively with school district and community personnel on a regular basis regarding the Migrant Education Program, its services, and recruitment information and needs 
• Adapt and be flexible to a constantly changing environment. 
• Flexible schedule. Possible evenings, weekends, late summer hours. 
• Ability to work independently
• Exhibit cultural sensitivity
• Good time management skills
• Follow timelines, ethical standards, and confidentiality laws 
• Create positive working relationships and maintain appropriate relationship boundaries
• Participate in training and professional development activities 

Prolonged driving

Occasional lifting

Year-round