Connect Families. Build Bridges. Strengthen Communities.

QUICK FACTS

Location: Union Corners - 2674 Milwaukee Street, Madison
Pay: $20.46/hour
Schedule: Full-time (20 hours/week), Part Year* - Follows school district calendar

*Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break

WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match (after 2 years)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth

• Flexible part-time schedule with school calendar breaks
• Collaborative team environment with classroom coordination
• Comprehensive mental health support using trauma-informed approaches
• Supportive, inclusive work culture guided by Reach Dane Core Values
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED

• Education:
  • Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Human Service field
  • Minimum: High School Diploma with completion of Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire
• Experience: Minimum 1 year working with low-income, multicultural families
• Language: Bilingual Spanish Preferred
• Skills: Demonstrated experience in family support, community resources, case management, and advocacy
• Additional Requirements:
  • Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance
  • Knowledge of community development and family self-sufficiency approaches

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Family Outreach Worker, you'll serve as a trusted support and resource person for Head Start families by:

• Developing trusting relationships with parents using Head Start Relationship-Based Competencies
• Coordinating with classrooms to reinforce parents' role as primary educators
• Ensuring children's health, enrollment, and individualized family needs are met
• Providing comprehensive case management and social service coordination
• Promoting Family Wellbeing and strengthening Parent/Child Relationships
• Supporting Families as Lifelong Educators and Learners
• Facilitating Family Engagement in Transitions and Community Connections
• Empowering Families as Advocates and Leaders
• Using trauma-informed approaches guided by Reach Dane Core Values
• Connecting families with community resources and peer networks

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:

• Actively dismantling systemic barriers in early childhood education
• Intentionally building a workplace reflecting our community's rich diversity
• Implementing trauma-informed and anti-racist approaches to family support
• Celebrating multicultural strengths in our community

JOIN OUR MISSION

Make a meaningful difference in families' lives with a flexible part-time schedule that promotes work-life balance while growing your career in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.