Child Development Specialist - Birth to Three

The Threshold Incorporated; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Threshold Incorporated is seeking a Child Development Specialist to serve children aged 0–3 and their families under Birth to Three and Family Support programs.

You will identify developmental needs, coordinate services, develop individualized plans, and connect families with providers and community resources. Collaboration with families, service providers, and school partners is essential.

This role emphasizes documentation, meetings, and compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as required or preferred in related field.
• Knowledge of or ability to understand children 0–3 with delays or disabilities.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with families, providers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Birth to Three team and IFSP meetings.
• Assist families in identifying strengths, needs, goals, and services.
• Develop and coordinate IFSPs, including six-month and annual reviews.
• Coordinate evaluations, assessments, medical services, and other supports.
• Monitor children’s progress and the delivery of services.
• Connect families with service providers, advocacy resources, and community programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation.
• Assist families with transition planning as children exit Birth to Three.
• Collaborate with families, providers, school districts, and community partners.
• Maintain compliance with Birth to Three, Part C, HFS 90, and program requirements.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

The Child Development Specialist works with children ages 0–3 and their families through the Birth to Three and Family Support programs. This position helps families identify their child’s developmental needs, coordinates services and supports, develops individualized plans, and connects families with appropriate providers and community resources.

Key Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Child Development Specialist works with children ages 0–3 and their families through the Birth to Three and Family Support programs. This position helps families identify their child’s developmental needs, coordinates services and supports, develops individualized plans, and connects families with appropriate providers and community resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Birth to Three team and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings.
• Assist families in identifying strengths, needs, goals, and appropriate services.
• Develop and coordinate IFSPs, including six-month and annual reviews.
• Coordinate evaluations, assessments, medical services, and other supports.
• Monitor children’s progress and the delivery of services.
• Connect families with service providers, advocacy resources, and community programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation.
• Assist families with transition planning as children prepare to exit the Birth to Three program.
• Collaborate with families, service providers, school districts, and community partners.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Birth to Three, Part C, HFS 90, and program requirements.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of or ability to develop an understanding of children ages 0–3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, service providers, and community partners.