Child Development Specialist - Birth to Three

The Threshold, Inc.; West Bend, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Threshold, Inc. seeks a Child Development Specialist in Wisconsin to support Birth to Three and Family Support services for children aged 0–3 and their families. You will help identify developmental needs, coordinate services, and connect families with community resources and providers.

You will lead IFSP meetings, ensure timely documentation, and collaborate with families, service providers, school districts, and community partners to promote child development and family well‑being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed.
• Ability to work with children 0–3 and their families.
• Strong communication and collaborative 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 medical services.
• Monitor progress and delivery of services.
• Connect families with providers, advocacy resources, and community programs.
• Maintain accurate case documentation.
• Assist with transition planning as children exit Birth to Three.
• Collaborate with families, providers, school districts, and partners.
• Maintain compliance with Birth to Three, Part C, HFS 90, and requirements.
• Participate in trainings and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

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.