Description
Provide family-centered developmental services and coaching to infants and toddlers (birth to 3) with or at risk for delays or disabilities in home and community settings; conduct assessments, develop and implement IFSPs, coordinate interagency services, and support transition to preschool special education.
- • Conduct developmental screenings and multidisciplinary evaluations to identify delays and eligibility.
- • Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) with measurable functional outcomes.
- • Provide home- and community-based, routines-focused interventions through caregiver coaching.
- • Model and teach strategies to build communication, motor, cognitive, social-emotional, and adaptive skills.
- • Adapt daily routines, environments, and materials to promote access, participation, and safety.
- • Use play-based activities to foster development and generalization of skills.
- • Coach families in behavior supports, positive reinforcement, and co-regulation.
- • Collaborate with parents, pediatricians, therapists, child care providers, and agencies to coordinate services.
- • Establish and communicate goals, session plans, and progress with families.
- • Monitor child progress, behavior, health, and family priorities; adjust strategies accordingly.
- • Document sessions, assessments, and service coordination per program and legal requirements.
- • Maintain confidentiality and comply with IDEA Part C, state regulations, and program policies.
- • Facilitate referrals to community resources, medical evaluations, and specialty services.
- • Coordinate and lead IFSP meetings and six-month or annual reviews.
- • Prepare transition plans and support movement to preschool or other services at age three.
- • Provide or arrange assistive technology and adaptive equipment; train caregivers in safe use.
- • Educate families on developmental milestones, routines, and strategies using culturally responsive practices.
- • Use data collection, progress monitoring tools, and family feedback to guide decisions.
- • Maintain and organize intervention materials, toys, and safety equipment; track inventory.
- • Collaborate with early childhood programs to adapt activities for inclusion.
- • Train and support child care providers on inclusive practices and accommodations.
- • Develop crisis prevention and safety plans for home and community settings.
- • Support feeding, toileting, dressing, and other self-help skill development via caregiver coaching.
- • Provide visual, auditory, tactile, or alternative communication supports as needed.
- • Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and sensory strategies.
- • Schedule and conduct regular home visits and telehealth sessions as appropriate.
- • Prepare individualized session notes, goals, and home practice activities.
- • Read and share developmentally appropriate books and songs; model interactive literacy routines.
- • Engage siblings and caregivers to promote natural learning opportunities.
- • Participate in professional development, supervision, and interdisciplinary case conferences.
- • Ensure safe access to community settings and services; assist with accommodations and transportation planning.
- • Comply with billing, Medicaid documentation, and agency reporting requirements.
- • Use evidence-based practices and follow ethical standards.
- • Advocate for family needs and rights within service systems.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
