Early Childhood Specialist (0–3) — Family Support

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

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.