Danielle Jensen
Madison
Summary
Experienced family services specialist with expertise in community outreach and parent engagement. Demonstrated success in ensuring compliance and enhancing resource accessibility for families. Proven track record of fostering strong community relationships and improving service delivery.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Family Services Specialist
Inter-Lakes Community Action
Madison
10.2002 - Current
- Ensured compliance with Head Start performance standards while coordinating comprehensive family services.
- Maintained family records and monitored enrollment using ChildPlus, generating reports on program outcomes.
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends and support program planning and decision-making.
- Managed recruitment efforts through community outreach presentations and application processing.
- Collaborated across departments to deliver integrated services in education, health, and disability sectors.
- Established partnerships with local agencies to improve resource accessibility for families.
- Facilitated parent engagement initiatives that promoted leadership opportunities within the community.
- Guided staff in employing effective family-centered practices and utilizing community resources.
Education Specialist
Inter-Lakes Community Action
Madison
06.2001 - 10.2002
- Supported implementation and monitoring of curriculum and assessment systems to ensure quality educational services.
- Assisted staff with child assessment procedures, data collection, and interpretation of child outcome information.
- Collaborated with leadership to ensure compliance with federal regulations and program standards.
- Provided mentoring, and technical assistance to teaching staff.
- Participated in program planning and continuous quality improvement activities.
Early Head Start Teacher
Inter-Lakes Community Action
Madsion
08.1999 - 10.2002
- Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment practices.
- Maintained strong family partnerships to support child development and school readiness.
- Conducted ongoing observations and assessments to monitor children's progress, and inform individualized planning.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor children's progress and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD12-1997
Skills
- Family assessment
- Community outreach
- Case management
- Parent engagement
- Effective communication
- Parenting education
- Family dynamics
- Confidentiality practices
- Needs assessment
- Case recordkeeping
- Community resources
- Eligibility determination
- Report preparation
- Program enrollment
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Office of Head Start Family Service Credential
Affiliations
Domestic Violence Network Board-Held position of President
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
Inter-Lakes Community Action
10.2002 - Current
Education Specialist
Inter-Lakes Community Action
06.2001 - 10.2002
Early Head Start Teacher
Inter-Lakes Community Action
08.1999 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Sioux Falls