Stabilization Social Worker; LSW

National Youth Advocate Program • Columbus, OH

8h • $53,000 - $61,000

About The Position

Stabilization Social Worker; LSW (Foster Care) Pay: 53,000-61,000; commiserate with education level, credentials and experience. 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, group, 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 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. 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 Apply today! www.nyap.org/employment Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. Qualifications An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, 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 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.
• Flexible availability for scheduled on-call rotation.

Benefits

• 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
• 401K and 401K Matching
• flexible hours
• mileage reimbursement
• phone allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level