Stabilization Social Worker; LSW

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days

11 holidays

Half day Fridays (summer)

Healthcare

Parental leave

CEUs

Student loan repayment

Supervision hours

401K matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Flexible hours

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Newark, Ohio seeks a full-time Social Worker (LSW) to join the Foster Care Team. The role provides direct mental health services and crisis intervention to youth and families, with daily community-based travel and collaboration with foster parents and partners.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work, an LSW license, and prior youth/foster care experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work or comparable Human Services field.
• Valid professional license, LSW; required.
• Experience working with youth and foster care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family mental health services and crisis intervention.
• Travel daily to deliver community-based services to youth and families.
• Coordinate and monitor services for youth and maintain plans.
• Build strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Support youth stabilization and safety planning, including crisis response.
• Be available for on-call rotation.

Skills

LSW license

Community-based services

Crisis intervention

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Social Worker (LSW) to join our Foster Care Team in Newark Ohio.

Compensation: $50,000-$53,000 + Productivity Bonus!

To learn more about the program, please see the information below:
https://www.nyap.org/ohio/fostercare

Position Summary

Stabilization Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. This position provides immediate support and intervention to individuals and families in crisis to ensure their safety and well-being; working 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 appropriate individual and family mental health services, intervention 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 services for youth.
• Regularly completes, reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in youth's stabilization efforts.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.
• Flexible availability for scheduled on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• A valid professional license, LSW; required.
• Experience working with youth and foster care, required.
• Must have flexible availability including evenings.
• 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

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.