School Based Social Worker (LSW)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Circleville, OH

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About The Position

The School Based Social Worker (LSW) is a school-based clinician on an integral service team with the National Youth Advocate Program at the New Story school in Circleville, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the clinician works 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 serving students in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Valid professional LSW license in Ohio.
Two years of direct-service work experience with youth and families.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed, including at least two to three evening appointments per week.
Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and 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

Provide appropriate 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 consistent with each youth’s case plan.
Provide crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required.
Maintain caseloads and continue providing services to students in the community during extended school breaks and summer months.

Benefits

22 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Half-day Fridays during the summer.
Comprehensive healthcare packages for employees and their families.
Paid parental leave.
Continuing education units, ongoing training and education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours.
401(k) and 401(k) matching.
Flexible hours.
Mileage reimbursement.
Phone allowance.
Productivity bonuses.