Social Emotional Specialist (@ Reach Dane)
Social Emotional Specialist at Reach Dane in Madison, WI - shared by Jobs That Help as a third party
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.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, family studies, or related field required
- 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