Foster Care Social Worker

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,650 - 56,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

CEUs

Student loan repayment

Supervision hours

401K and 401K Matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker to join our Foster Care Team. This entry-level role focuses on providing community-based advocacy, case management, and supportive services to youth and families, with supervision by a Clinical Supervisor.

The position offers a base salary of $49,000 per year plus a productivity bonus, paid time off, health benefits, retirement plan, and opportunities for CEU training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field.
• A valid LSW license as required by state law.
• Willingness to work flexible/non-traditional hours for foster care needs.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to youth, families, and partners.
• Professionalism and cultural sensitivity in diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, transportation, and services to youth and families with performance of outcomes.
• Deliver individual, group, and family mental health services and evidence-based care.
• Travel daily to deliver community-based and in-home services.
• Coordinate and monitor clinical services across mental health, medical, educational, and social domains.
• Regularly review and adapt youth-based plans to show progress.

Skills

LSW license

Flexible hours

Cultural sensitivity

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Job description

Overview

ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITY***

We are seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker to join our Foster Care Team in Columbus, Ohio.

Compensation: $49,000 + Productivity Bonus!

Position Summary

Foster Care Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Benefits

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays; Half Day Fridays during summer.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave.
• Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours.
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services and other evidence-based clinical services, meeting or exceeding established outcome thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Travels daily to provide community-based and in-home services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly review and modify youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with assigned foster parents and/or families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
• Consistently achieves or exceeds established billable productivity thresholds based on the needs of the caseload.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution or equivalent.
• A valid professional license (LSW) as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.