School Based Social Worker (LSW)

National Youth Advocate Program•Circleville, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Based Social Worker (LSW) is a school-based clinician with the National Youth Advocate Program, working as part of an integral service team at New Story school in Circleville. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the clinician works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide advocacy and support. During extended school breaks and summer months, the clinician maintains their caseload and continues to meet with students in the community. The role provides individual, group, and family mental health services and other evidence-based clinical services; coordinates and monitors community-based services for youth and families; reviews youth-based plans; builds relationships with youth, school staff, partners, parents, and families of origin; supports stabilization efforts; and provides crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as needed. Compensation is $51,500 plus productivity bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Valid Ohio professional LSW license.
At least 2 years of direct-service work experience with youth and families.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed, including at least 2–3 evening appointments per week.
Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable personal transportation.
Good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family mental health services and other evidence-based clinical services as required.
Coordinate and monitor community-based clinical services for youth and families, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
Regularly review and modify youth-based plans.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with youth, school staff and partners, parents, and families of origin.
Assist with stabilization efforts for youth in accordance with each youth’s case plan.
Provide crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required.
Maintain caseloads and continue serving students in the community during extended school breaks and summer months.