Social Worker, LSW

WDTV; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

CEUs / Ongoing Training

Student loan repayment program

401K with matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Social Worker, LSW to deliver community-based mental health services for youth and families. The role requires licensure, a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, and a commitment to flexible hours and travel to client sites.

You will collaborate with youth, foster parents, and community partners under supervision to promote safety, stability, and successful community integration, with focus on reunification when possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• A valid professional license (LSW) required.
• 2 years of work experience directly serving youth and families preferred.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services and other evidence-based clinical services as required.
• Travels daily to deliver community-based services to youth and families in compliance with requirements.
• Coordinates and monitors clinical services including mental health, education, medication management, and psychology.
• Reviews and updates youth-based plans regularly.
• Establishes strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin; supports reunification and stable living arrangements.

Education

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

Job description

# Social Worker, LSWHot JobColumbus, OH 43215## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Description**Social Worker, LSW**Pay: $49,000This is a community-based position.Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community creating and supporting meaningful change in the lives of youth we serve. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, 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. To learn more about the program, please see the information: https://www.nyap.org/ohio/fostercare**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 appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, and other evidence based clinical services as required. • Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. • Coordinates and monitors clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services. • Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans. • Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin. • Assists in family reunification and 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. • On-call rotation duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications** •A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. • A valid professional license (LSW) required. • 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred. • Must have flexible availability and willingness to work non-traditional hours as needed. • 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 liabilityApply today! www.nyap.org/employment