Child Development Specialist - Birth to Three

Threshold, Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Threshold, Inc. seeks a Child Development Specialist to work with infants and toddlers in Wisconsin's Birth to Three and Family Support programs. You will help families identify developmental needs, coordinate services, and develop individualized plans to support early development.

You will lead IFSP meetings, monitor progress, coordinate evaluations, and connect families with community resources while maintaining thorough documentation and supporting transition planning.

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.

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, and supports.
• Monitor progress and delivery of services for children.
• Connect families with providers, advocacy resources, and community programs.
• Maintain accurate case documentation.
• Assist families with transition planning as children exit Birth to Three.
• Collaborate with families, service providers, 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 skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in E.C. Special Education / Social Work / Psychology

Job description

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.