Social Emotional Support Specialist

1 week ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States Reach DANE Full time
Job Summary

The Social Emotional Specialist will work collaboratively with agency staff and mental health consultants to assess, plan for, and deliver quality, trauma-informed, evidence-based social emotional support services to assigned Head Start classrooms, teams, and/or individual children in order to meet agency goals.

Works with and is part of the team to ensure successful implementation of universal practices in all Head Start classrooms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement trauma-informed, evidence-based social emotional support services for children and families
  • Collaborate with agency staff and mental health consultants to assess and plan for social emotional support services
  • Deliver quality social emotional support services to assigned Head Start classrooms, teams, and/or individual children
  • Work with and support the team to ensure successful implementation of universal practices in all Head Start classrooms
  • Provide training and technical assistance to staff on trauma-informed practices and evidence-based social emotional support services
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, family studies, or related field
  • Experience working with children from low-income families and diverse cultures
  • Experience building positive, collaborative relationships with parents living in poverty
  • Experience working with Head Start and knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards is preferred
  • Successful completion of Pyramid Model 8-part training series or ability to complete within one year of hire required
  • Knowledge of early childhood development, particularly preschool children
  • Background working with young children with disabilities is preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of trauma, effects of trauma on adults and children, typical manifestations of trauma in children
  • Awareness of and ability to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies to support children's social emotional development
  • Have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License, motor vehicle, and adequate liability insurance as required by agency policy and state liability regulations
Company Culture

Reach DANE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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