Enrollment Specialist Jobs in California
Enrollment Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in healthcare systems, higher education, and insurance, with openings at every level from entry-level benefits coordinator to senior enrollment manager. The largest hiring hubs are Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, the University of California system, and Covered California maintain consistent, year-round demand. The most sought-after specialties in California are health plan enrollment, student financial aid enrollment, and Medi-Cal managed care coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary
Join the YMCA of the East Bay and make a meaningful impact on families and children in our community! Under the supervision of the ERSEA Manager, the ERSEA Specialist manages Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Attendance (ERSEA) for Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI). You’ll ensure compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education funding requirements, and all applicable childcare regulations, helping us deliver high-quality, equitable programs for the families we serve. The position is based in Berkeley and supports ECI sites across Areas 1 and 2, including Hayward, Oakland, Emeryville, and Berkeley.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full-time employees are eligible for heavily subsidized coverage with several plan options.
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance for added financial protection.
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs to support mental health and work-life balance.
- Commuter Benefits available for eligible employees.
- 12 Designated Holidays.
- Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
- Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing training to support your career growth.
- YMCA Membership Benefits and discounts on programs for you and your family.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of State and Federal programs - CDE Title V regulations, Head Start performance standards, and eligibility determination.
- 2+ years administrative or customer service management experience, ideally in programs serving low-income, diverse populations.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) desired.
- BA/BS in Administration, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Services, or related field preferred.
- Advanced computer skills (databases, spreadsheets, word processing).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and training abilities.
- Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, criminal background clearance, and TB/immunization compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen ERSEA systems, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Review, audit, and process applications for accuracy and eligibility.
- Maintain attendance tracking systems, generate reports, and recommend solutions to improve performance.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to staff, partners, and community members.
- Represent the YMCA at community outreach events to recruit and engage families.
- Assist in internal and external audits, self-assessments, and special projects.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of ERSEA data.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Primarily office-based with regular use of computer and phone.
- Occasional lifting/moving of up to 10 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.
Specific Essential Function from the Job Description for this role
- Provide input, recommendations and solutions to develop and strengthen the agency’s ERSEA systems, policies and procedures. Evaluate, update and monitor related systems and selection criteria, per national, state and regional statutory criteria.
- Maintain current knowledge and interpret applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.
- In coordination with the ERSEA Manager, oversee processing applications for accuracy and timeliness and confirm eligibility for new and participating families.
- Review and audit all ERSEA paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including Early/Head Start and CDE applications and enrollment files done by staff. Provide guidance, direction and input into performance management.
- Maintain and monitor the attendance tracking system for both direct operated and partner sites and report findings. Propose strategies to correct identified problems.
- Prepare and distribute timely reports and tracking regarding ERSEA updates. Monitor to ensure compliance related to funded enrollment, slot tracking, and attendance.
- In coordination with the Database Analyst, maintain systems, database, files, etc., ensuring security of all ERSEA data. Ensure the ERSEA unit maintains records and data in a confidential manner.
- Organize and attend outreach events to recruit and engage families and children within the community. Develop community partnerships by attending YMCA events, encouraging engagement of staff and community members and providing high-level service to members and participants.
- Assist in the annual Self-Assessment, as well as internal and external ERSEA audits.
- Provide administrative support for all ERSEA related activities.
- Conduct on-going quality assessment of service provision and progress towards meeting programmatic goals and report monitoring results.
- Design and deliver training to staff, community partners and parents on database documentation, eligibility and topics related to ERSEA regulations, policies and procedures. Develop and provide training to staff of community early education partners to comply with HS/EHS and CDE ERSEA requirements.
- Assist in mediating any issues between families around enrollment, CDE and attendance.
- Answer all questions from PA, FAs and CDs around eligibility, enrollment, CDE and databases.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Join us and help build strong foundations for children and families in our community!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Position Summary
Join the YMCA of the East Bay and make a meaningful impact on families and children in our community! Under the supervision of the ERSEA Manager, the ERSEA Specialist manages Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Attendance (ERSEA) for Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI). You’ll ensure compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education funding requirements, and all applicable childcare regulations, helping us deliver high-quality, equitable programs for the families we serve. The position is based in Berkeley and supports ECI sites across Areas 1 and 2, including Hayward, Oakland, Emeryville, and Berkeley.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full-time employees are eligible for heavily subsidized coverage with several plan options.
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance for added financial protection.
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs to support mental health and work-life balance.
- Commuter Benefits available for eligible employees.
- 12 Designated Holidays.
- Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
- Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing training to support your career growth.
- YMCA Membership Benefits and discounts on programs for you and your family.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of State and Federal programs - CDE Title V regulations, Head Start performance standards, and eligibility determination.
- 2+ years administrative or customer service management experience, ideally in programs serving low-income, diverse populations.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) desired.
- BA/BS in Administration, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Services, or related field preferred.
- Advanced computer skills (databases, spreadsheets, word processing).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and training abilities.
- Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, criminal background clearance, and TB/immunization compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen ERSEA systems, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Review, audit, and process applications for accuracy and eligibility.
- Maintain attendance tracking systems, generate reports, and recommend solutions to improve performance.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to staff, partners, and community members.
- Represent the YMCA at community outreach events to recruit and engage families.
- Assist in internal and external audits, self-assessments, and special projects.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of ERSEA data.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Primarily office-based with regular use of computer and phone.
- Occasional lifting/moving of up to 10 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.
Specific Essential Function from the Job Description for this role
- Provide input, recommendations and solutions to develop and strengthen the agency’s ERSEA systems, policies and procedures. Evaluate, update and monitor related systems and selection criteria, per national, state and regional statutory criteria.
- Maintain current knowledge and interpret applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.
- In coordination with the ERSEA Manager, oversee processing applications for accuracy and timeliness and confirm eligibility for new and participating families.
- Review and audit all ERSEA paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including Early/Head Start and CDE applications and enrollment files done by staff. Provide guidance, direction and input into performance management.
- Maintain and monitor the attendance tracking system for both direct operated and partner sites and report findings. Propose strategies to correct identified problems.
- Prepare and distribute timely reports and tracking regarding ERSEA updates. Monitor to ensure compliance related to funded enrollment, slot tracking, and attendance.
- In coordination with the Database Analyst, maintain systems, database, files, etc., ensuring security of all ERSEA data. Ensure the ERSEA unit maintains records and data in a confidential manner.
- Organize and attend outreach events to recruit and engage families and children within the community. Develop community partnerships by attending YMCA events, encouraging engagement of staff and community members and providing high-level service to members and participants.
- Assist in the annual Self-Assessment, as well as internal and external ERSEA audits.
- Provide administrative support for all ERSEA related activities.
- Conduct on-going quality assessment of service provision and progress towards meeting programmatic goals and report monitoring results.
- Design and deliver training to staff, community partners and parents on database documentation, eligibility and topics related to ERSEA regulations, policies and procedures. Develop and provide training to staff of community early education partners to comply with HS/EHS and CDE ERSEA requirements.
- Assist in mediating any issues between families around enrollment, CDE and attendance.
- Answer all questions from PA, FAs and CDs around eligibility, enrollment, CDE and databases.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Join us and help build strong foundations for children and families in our community!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in enrollment specialist jobs across California.
- Familiarity with Medi-Cal, Covered California, or other California public health program enrollment processes
- Associate or bachelor's degree in health administration, business, social services, or a related field
- One to three years of experience processing enrollments, benefits, or eligibility verifications
- Proficiency with enrollment management software such as Salesforce, Banner, or similar CRM platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with diverse California populations
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and California consumer privacy regulations affecting enrollment data
Enrollment Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a enrollment specialist in California?
The most direct path is completing an associate or bachelor's degree in health administration, business, social work, or a related field, then applying to entry-level eligibility or enrollment coordinator roles at California health plans, county social services agencies, or colleges. California does not require a state-issued license for most enrollment specialist positions, but completing a Medi-Cal or Covered California program training, or earning a Certified Enrollment Assister credential through a California-approved entity, gives candidates a meaningful edge in the competitive California market.
Which companies hire enrollment specialists in California?
Companies currently hiring enrollment specialists in California include Kaiser Permanente, AltaMed Health Services, and Amentum, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large integrated health systems, community college districts, and county human services departments are among the most consistent sources of enrollment specialist openings year-round.
Which California cities have the most enrollment specialist jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Ana have the most enrollment specialist openings in California. Los Angeles and its surrounding counties drive the highest volume because of the concentration of large health plans, county social services offices, and major university campuses, while Sacramento's openings are anchored by state government agencies and Covered California's administrative operations.
Are there remote enrollment specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since much of the work involves phone outreach, document review, and database entry that can be done off-site. About 33% of enrollment specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how health plans and higher education institutions adapted during and after the pandemic. The most remote-eligible functions tend to be insurance enrollment processing and financial aid advising, while roles requiring in-person community outreach or on-site eligibility verification remain primarily on-site.
How can I get hired as a enrollment specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to eligibility worker or benefits technician roles at California county departments of social services, which routinely hire candidates without prior enrollment experience and provide structured on-the-job training in Medi-Cal and CalWORKs programs. The University of California and California State University systems also post student services assistant and financial aid technician positions that serve as direct entry paths. Completing a Covered California Certified Enrollment Assister training or volunteering with a community health center strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to enrollment specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to enrollment specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from health systems, colleges, insurers, and public agencies. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly through each listing.
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