McKinley ECC & SNAP Social Worker

McKinley Early Childhood Center/ SNAP; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley ECC & SNAP in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a SNAP Social Worker to support students and families within the SBCS community. The role reports to the SNAP Building Principal/SNAP Supervisor and requires coordination of transition meetings, evaluation scheduling, and data management for two full-time teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work (or related fields), with experience in early childhood special education preferred, and a proven ability to communicate clearly

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work/Master’s in Counseling and/or Master’s in Special Education required.
• Knowledge of disabilities and resources for early childhood special education preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and with families, students, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and attend transition meetings as the district’s LEA representative.
• Coordinate schedules, data and timelines for evaluation teams.
• Complete intakes for full evaluation referrals.
• Coordinate medical information and health plan implementation with school nurses and teachers.
• Manage referrals and serve as liaison between school and families.
• Attend case conferences and tours for new families.

Skills

Communication

Diversity experience

Work well under pressure

Data accuracy

Professionalism

Education

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

Job description

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McKinley ECC & SNAP Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930643
Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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