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McKinley ECC & SNAP Social Worker

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South Bend, IN
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Full-time
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Job overview

The SNAP Social Worker will coordinate early childhood special education services, manage referrals and data, and serve as a liaison between families, schools, and community agencies, ensuring timely support and compliance with program requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Special Education KnowledgeDisabilities Resources KnowledgeCommunicationData AccuracyProfessionalismWork Under PressureCoordinationLiaisonIPV SupportMcKinney-Vento ManagementChild Services ReferralFirst Steps Transition CoordinationMultidisciplinary Team Coordination

Qualifications

Master's in Social Work or Counseling or Special EducationSpecial Education Licensure or ExperienceAt Least 4 Years Relevant ExperienceCitizenship Residency or Work Visa Required

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930643

Job Description

Position Title: SNAP Social Worker

Immediate Supervisor: SNAP Building Principal/SNAP Supervisor

Qualifications:

  • Master’s in Social Work/Master’s in Counseling and/or Master’s in Special Education

  • Special Education experience or licensure is preferred

  • Knowledge of disabilities and available resources for early childhood special education

  • Ability to work well with students and parents (Proven record of ability to work well with children, families, community members, and colleagues in a high-paced environment)

  • Proven record of ability to communicate clearly in a friendly and professional manner in person, by phone, and in emails with colleagues, families, and community members from other organizations

  • Experience working with diverse populations

  • Proven record of ability to work well under pressure and meet timelines consistently

  • Proven record of accuracy and attention to detail in collecting and communicating data

  • Professionalism in appearance and demeanor

Duties:

  • Coordinate and attend First Steps Transition Meetings as the school district’s LEA representative

  • LEA representative for cluster B First Steps Transition Committee Meeting

  • Coordinate schedules, paperwork, data and timelines for two full-time multidisciplinary evaluation teams

  • Complete intakes for full evaluation referrals after being screened by the SNAP Administrative Assistant

  • Coordinate medical information for new students/referrals; oversee that health plans are written and implemented in collaboration with school nurses and teachers

  • Work closely with the Preschool Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to ensure that data is managed on all students from referral to enrollment; ensuring that timelines are met

  • Manage the SNAP Program email account

  • Coordinate social services to students, parents, administrators, teachers, and community agencies

  • Head Start liaison for referrals and services

  • Manage McKinney-Vento referrals as needed

  • Manage and provide support to students and families on the IPV list

  • Serve as point of contact for doctor referrals, community preschool referrals, and daycare referrals

  • Serves as a member of the teacher support team; regularly attends staffings with teachers to provide support for FBAs and BIPs

  • Submit abuse and neglect referrals to the Department of Child Services

  • Referral source for Christ Child and other community resources

  • Attend case conferences as needed

  • Schedule and conduct McKinley Early Childhood Center tours for all families new to the district or transitioning from First Steps

  • Responsible for maintaining resources and materials in the SNAP Family Room

  • Support teachers and students during arrival and dismissal

  • Support teachers throughout the day as needed

  • Liaison between school and home

  • Other duties as assigned by the SNAP building principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services, Social Worker

Job Requirements

At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Master degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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