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

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/fostercarePosition 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 leaveProfessional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hoursAnd So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowanceResponsibilities• 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 RequirementsValid driver’s licenseReliable personal transportationGood driving recordMinimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liabilityReady to make an impact? Apply today!ww.nyap.org/employmentBenefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.