QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, family studies, or related field (Master’s, MSW, or MFT preferred)
• Credentials: Family Services Credential within 18 months of hire; UW-Madison Capstone Certificate encouraged within 5 years
• Experience: Building safe, trusting relationships with parents from diverse backgrounds and those living in poverty
• Specialized Knowledge: Trauma effects and manifestations, ACEs, resilience and protective factors, early childhood development (ages 3-5)
• Professional Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, trauma-sensitive approaches
• Preferred: Head Start experience and knowledge of Program Performance Standards
• Additional Requirements: Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with adequate insurance

WHO WE ARE

At Reach Dane, we’re reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:

• Implementing trauma-informed approaches that recognize and heal from adverse experiences
• Building resilience and protective factors for vulnerable families
• Supporting families living in poverty with dignity and empowerment
• Creating healing environments that transform generational patterns

As a Child and Family Resilience Specialist, you’ll empower families by:

• Creating safe, trusting, and healing environments for Head Start parents/caregivers
• Using research-based curriculum to promote social and emotional well-being for vulnerable children and families
• Helping parents strengthen their own and their children’s social and emotional competencies
• Supporting trauma-sensitive communication between parents and site teams
• Facilitating protective factors and social-emotional support strategies for home and classroom
• Guiding families through journeys of discovery, learning, and reflection