Impactful Foster Care Stabilization Social Worker (LSW)

National Youth Advocate Program; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Half-day Fridays (summer)

Health insurance

Parental leave

CEUs & supervision hours

401K with matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Newark, Ohio seeks a full-time Social Worker (LSW) to join the Foster Care Team. The role focuses on immediate crisis intervention, safety planning, and community-based services for youth and families.

You will build relationships with foster parents and families of origin while providing ongoing stabilization and advocacy in collaboration with partners and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.
• LSW license required for practice.
• Experience working with youth and foster care populations preferred.
• Flexible availability including evenings or weekends may be required.
• Proficiency with standard office software and devices.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and family mental health services and interventions.
• Travels daily to deliver community-based services to youth and families.
• Coordinates and monitors youth services and plans.
• Maintains strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in youth stabilization and safety planning.
• Provides safety assessments and crisis response as needed.
• Supports flexible scheduling and on-call rotations.

Skills

Youth & Foster Care experience

Crisis intervention

Community-based services

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

LSW license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program in Newark, Ohio seeks a full-time Social Worker (LSW) to join the Foster Care Team. The role focuses on immediate crisis intervention, safety planning, and community-based services for youth and families.

You will build relationships with foster parents and families of origin while providing ongoing stabilization and advocacy in collaboration with partners and supervisors.