Family Resource Specialist

Position Title

Family Resource Specialist

Academic Staff

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Family Resource Specialist NE

This position is responsible for implementing Head Start Program Performance Standards related to family and community services, with a focus on eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, attendance (ERSEA), health, and family and community partnerships. The role builds strong relationships with families to identify goals, strengths, and needed services through home visits, assessments, and ongoing follow‑up. It supports families in accessing resources such as health care, crisis assistance, education, counseling, and employment training, while also helping them engage in their child’s development and advocate during transitions.

The position provides health, nutrition, and safety information to parents and assists with medical and dental follow‑through. It also guides staff on ERSEA and health requirements, actively recruits families to maintain full enrollment, and promotes consistent attendance. Additionally, the role collaborates with community organizations to expand access to health, mental health, nutrition, and disability services, and offers recommendations to leadership to support continuous improvement.

• Builds partnerships with parents to identify family goals, strengths, necessary services, and other supports.
• Refers families to services and resources, including emergency/crisis assistance, accessing ongoing health care, education, counseling, and employment training, and services. Follows up with families to ensure appropriate intervention and delivery of services.
• Provides guidance and feedback to staff working with families on health services and on eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance requirements.
• Establish ongoing, collaborative relationships with community organizations to promote access to health care, mental health, nutritional service providers, and services to children with disabilities and their families.
• Provides recommendations and feedback to unit leadership.

Head Start

• Base Salary Range $40,879 - $44,756.
• Prorated Salary of $34,584 - $37,863 for 44 weeks of work each year from first week in August to the second week in June.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• One year experience working with young children and their families.
• Valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license.

• Experience and knowledge of UW Oshkosh Head Start, Family Service Credential or general Head Start experience.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues and local community practices.
• Skills and knowledge to access appropriate community resources.
• Experience using the Child Plus data system.

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UWOshkosh is not an e‑verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.