1. Urban Recruitment Tuesday, July 12 th, 2016 An IRRC Sponsored Webinar

2. Presenters Bernardo Sánchez-Vesga Georgia Migrant Education Program State ID&R Coordinator Irene Sánchez New York State Migrant Education Program State Training Coordinator Michael Maye Director, IRRC

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4. To promote the effective identification and recruitment of eligible migrant children who live in urban areas. To promote effective coordination and collaboration with community agencies. To offer technical assistance to increase recruiter knowledge, skill, and competency.

5. Objectives Highlight the differences between Urban and Rural recruitment. Outline a step by step process of planning an effective urban recruitment activity. Emphasize the importance of effective networking in urban recruitment Learning to use MSIX data to support urban recruitment Emphasize the importance of safety protocols for recruiters

6. Urban ID&R is more difficult; Migrant families often move to urban areas in search of more stable jobs All eligible migrant children and families are entitled to MEP services; wherever they may live and work Migrant families often experience the same challenges from isolation, cultural and language barriers, and limited access to needed resources that they experience in rural areas. Why Focus on Urban Recruitment?

7. Contrasts Between Settings Rural  Newer workers (seasonal)  Open, friendly, welcoming  Things are more spread out  Frequent qualifying moves (more straight-forward scenarios)  Seasonal farm work  Obtained qualifying work Urban  Both new and long term workers  Guarded and suspicious  Things are more concentrated  Infrequent qualifying moves (more complex scenarios)  Temporary Work  Qualify based on previous moves  Sought and unable to obtain

8. Cont., Contrasts Between Settings Rural Qualifying activities are a little more predictable. Work presently engaged in is usually the qualifying activity Urban Work history of people in urban areas is more random and less predictable If individual is eligible, eligibility is frequently based on a previous move

9. Effective and thorough planning is the essence of successful urban ID&R

10. Step by Step Planning Process Before Urban ID&R Research locations of poultry and beef processing plants, nurseries, etc. Identify agencies that have similar missions or purposes- (workers justice centers, farmworker health agencies, adult education centers). Search community directories that contain names and locations of health-care and community agencies. Identify areas of high concentrations of low income families- apartment and housing complexes. Be aware of how MEP services are delivered in the area where you are recruiting- tutoring, support, etc…

11. Cont., Before Urban ID&R Canvas area before recruitment session and hand out flyers and brochures with MEP program and contact info. Identify places potentially eligible migrant families visit- laundromats, ethnic stores and churches. Urban areas often represent a multitude of languages and cultural groups. Identify resources to facilitate communication with these groups. Map target areas and develop an effective recruitment plan based on the number of recruiters available. Utilize MSIX- Migrant Student Information Exchange Work with school districts to implement occupational surveys.

14. Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) Georgia MEP Compare Data Occupational Survey MSIX Student Information System –Student Reports New Students Re-enrolling students

15. Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) Run MIS2000 Reports –Past 5-10 years- Housing reports –Past 5-10 years- Employers in the area –Compare qualifying arrival date with students withdrawal dates to determine Movement Patters Collect parent Surveys from School and compare data to MSIX. MSIX-Enrollment in Multiple States Report MSIX-General Move From/To Report MSIX- Advance Email Notification New York State MEP

16. Language Line Resources Language Line Translation Services –www.languageline.comwww.languageline.com –800-752-6096 Propio –http://propio-ls.com/index.asphttp://propio-ls.com/index.asp –888-528-6692 Pacific Interpreters –www.pacificinterpreters.comwww.pacificinterpreters.com CTS Language Link –www.ctslanguagelink.comwww.ctslanguagelink.com –855-295-9177

17. Essential Training for Urban ID&R Effective networking Temporary employment Initial Processing Worker sought qualifying work but did not obtain Determining Eligibility based on previous moves To Join or to precede moves Security and Safety Policies Cultural Competency

18. Cultural Competency  In Karen society it is customary and normal for one to remove one’s shoes before entering someone’s house or home.  In a Nepalese home it would be considered rude to refuse food or drink that is offered.  For Burmese people, physical contact between a male and female outside of family is unusual. If a woman wishes to shake a male’s hand she will extend her hand. Otherwise there is no physical contact.  In Mexico, the regular word for “insect” is a very offensive word in Central America.

19. Recruiter Safety is important in ID&R! When possible work in teams/pairs Have cell phone easily accessible all the time. Do not forget the car charger! Have a regional maps for the area or have a GPS available. Carry identification at all times. Do not enter a structure that seems unsafe- presence of alcohol or drugs, intoxicated persons. Inform your co-workers or supervisor in what area you are going to be and approximately how much time you will be there. Look at the surroundings before getting out of the car. Check for people moving in and out of the house or adjacent units. Follow your instincts; –Avoid possible dangerous areas. –Be aware of any illegal activities and/or pets in the premises such as guard dogs. Record any incidents in your daily log, and inform the supervisor of any issues. This information can also serve as a training tool for recruiters.

20. Safety Applications Companion lets you reach out to friends, co- workers or your local police and have them keep an eye on you when you're on the move. SafeTrek keeps you company while you arrive at your destination. You hold down the safe button and when you arrive you release the button and enter your 4 digit pin. Watch Over Me- lets you specify how long you want it to track your GPS location, until you check in from your intended destination. If you fail to do so, it sends an emergency alert to your chosen contacts. bSafe is free. You can set up your own personal safety network of friends or coworkers. Use Timer Mode to program an automatic alarm that will trigger if you have not checked in in time. Share locations to find each other more easily. Ask friends to walk you home with Follow Me’s live GPS trace.

21. Be prepared! Parking: Be careful not to block anyone in, or to park in a place that is off limits- Ex: School Parking Lots, Farm Driveways, Private Driveways, Apt. Parking Lots. ID: Wear your ID when appropriate! But Not when you sense that it may intimidate someone. Like; It may look too official to a farm owner It may look investigative to a parent It may seem like law enforcement to an OSY It may appear to represent an inspector at a Restaurant or Factory.

22. Parent Farmer Businesses OSY School District Official Non-Ag Facilities (Restaurant Owner/Factory) ABCD Staff Migrant Clinic Staff Other Programs (WIC/Literacy Volunteers) Adjust your speech according to:

23. Have your ID available so that you can always provide professional credentials if they are requested. Dress casually and comfortably- neat and appropriate but not too formal Be creative, persistent, and adaptable- the most promising leads often come through accident and coincidence. Make enough brochures and flyers. Be Safe-Avoid visits late at night The key to successful Urban ID&R is talk to everyone! Based on research, map and chart target areas and locations to visit. Develop a thorough understanding of local MEP services and community resources available. Maintain a contact sheet to document relevant visits and interactions. Leave time each day to follow up on leads from previous visits. Strategies for Effective Urban ID&R

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