Stabilization Social Worker; LSW

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

About the role

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.

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 relationships 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.

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, smartphones 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.

Benefits

• 22 days of Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays.
• Half-day Fridays during the summer.
• Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family.
• Paid parental leave.
• CEUs, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours.
• 401K and 401K matching.
• Flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance.

Pay

$50,000–$53,000 + productivity bonus.