Foster Care Social Worker; LSW

WDTV; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days PTO

11 Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

CEUs & Training

Student loan repayment

401K & matching

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a full-time Foster Care Social Worker (LSW) in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on community-based and in-home services for youth and families, with supervision by the Clinical Supervisor.

You will provide advocacy, case management, and mental health services to help children live safely in the community. The position offers generous PTO, holidays, health benefits, parental leave, CEUs, student loan repayment, and 401K with matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
• Valid LSW license as required by state law/regulatory bodies.
• Willingness to work flexible/non-traditional hours.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management, transportation, and professional services to youth and families.
• Delivers individual, group, and family mental health services.
• Travels daily to deliver community-based and in-home services.
• Coordinates and monitors clinical services (mental health, medical, educational, vocational, social).
• Reviews and updates youth plans to ensure progress toward goals.
• Builds strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Supports reunification or alternative permanency planning.
• Provides safety/crisis response and behavioral stabilization as needed.
• Meets productivity thresholds and completes documentation and training.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field

Tools

Office Suite

Basic hardware & peripherals

Job description

# Foster Care Social Worker; LSWHot JobTallmadge, OH 44278## OverviewLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 50%CategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Description**\\*\\*\\* ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITY\\*\\*\\*****We are seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker to join our Foster Care Team in Columbus, Ohio.****Compensation: $47,000-49,000 + Productivity Bonus!**To learn more about the program, please see the information: https://www.nyap.org/ohio/fostercare**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.**Working at NYAP*** **Generous Time off:** 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the 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 reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.• Establishes and maintains strong relationship 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.• Perform 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**Ready to make an impact? Apply today!**ww.nyap.org/employment