McKinney-Vento Intake Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Social Work
Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Position:
McKinney Vento Intake Support Specialist--Internal Candidates Only
Job Code: TBD
Location:
Akron, Ohio - District Office / Various School Sites
Reports to:
McKinney-Vento Case Manager
Employment Status:
Time Schedule 422 (part-time up to 29 hours/week)
Salary: $24.51/hr--$29.53/hr
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Retirement Status: SERS
The McKinney-Vento Youth Case Manager ensures the immediate enrollment, stability, and academic success of students experiencing housing instability within our public, urban school district. Operating under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, this position manages field outreach, identification, and comprehensive case management to deliver comparable services and eliminate educational barriers. This is a position funded by a grant from an entity external to Akron Public Schools and therefore, is contingent upon approved funding by the external entity.
Interested candidates should submit an application through the Akron Public Schools Human Resources portal electronically through Please include a resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience with student advocacy and community outreach. In addition to completing the online application, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license. The Superintendent reserves the right to keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with changes as may be deemed appropriate.
For further information, please contact Dr. Carla Chapman, Chief of Community Relations, Strategic Engagement, .
- Serve as an advocate for students and families within the school system and the community.
- Support immediate enrollment of homeless and unaccompanied youth in accordance with McKinney-Vento requirements.
- Assist in maintaining school stability and school-of-origin protections for eligible students.
- Coordinate access to transportation and comparable educational services as required.
- Assist unaccompanied youth in accessing educational rights, services, and supports.
- Identify and assist with removal of barriers that may impact school access, attendance, and program participation.
- Conduct targeted community outreach to identify homeless and unaccompanied youth.
- Screen incoming unhoused students for immediate referral to specialized district programs, including Special Education (IEP/504 plans), English Language Learner (ELL) services, and gifted tracking.
- Collaborate with external agencies and service providers to coordinate support services for students and families.
- Manage a caseload of students requiring ongoing support services to satisfy matriculation and graduation.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions, assessments, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Facilitate immediate connection to district mental health resources, school counselors, or social workers to support students exhibiting signs of acute trauma.
- Secure necessary signatures on rights disclosures from parents and independent youth.
- Act as the primary local liaison between families, youth, and district campuses for K-12.
- Collaborate with other district personnel and departments to secure programmatic and resource support for district‑identified homeless and unaccompanied youth addressing basic needs, academic, attendance issues and graduation.
- Ensure immediate, automatic eligibility and access to school programs and services including transportation, academic, athletic, extended day programs, field trips, senior events, special programs, graduation, and other programs available to non‑identified youth.
- Provide continuous case management support to address social and academic needs through community and school partnerships.
- Assist parents, guardians, or unaccompanied youth in navigating the formal dispute resolution process if a disagreement arises regarding McKinney‑Vento eligibility, school selection, or enrollment.
- Develop district‑wide and student‑specific support networks.
- Build both system‑level and individual support structures.
- Serve as a point of contact for external urban community partners, including local family shelters, the…
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