• Job Description

  Req#: 359240

  Job Details

  Job Location: Columbus, OH

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: 4 Year Degree

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

  Stabilization Social Worker; LSW (Foster Care)

  Pay: 53,000-59,000; commiserate with education level, credentials and experience.

  Sign on bonus: $2500

  Stabilization Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. This position works with high needs youth with the focus of stabilization. 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.

  Working at NYAP

  • 22 Days of Paid Time Off
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Half-Day Fridays during the summer
  • Parental Leave
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Phone reimbursement
  • Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance

  NYAP is participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.

  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.

  
  

  An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

• About the company

  We are National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP). We have a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families and have an abiding faith that every person has an innate ability to learn, grow and develop. We provide opportunities and resources to youth and families through our innovative programs and services, and we strongly support and offer guidance to our dedicated foster parents. We work hard to build community support and advocate with public agencies and officials on behalf of youth and families. We are united by our humanity and enriched by our diversity and are committed to supporting and protecting youth and families and to strengthening the communities we are proud to serve. We are NYAP.

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