School Based Social Worker (LSW)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Columbus, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Based Social Worker (LSW) works as part of an integral service team at National Youth Advocate Program. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the position works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide advocacy and support. When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, the social worker maintains their caseload and continues serving students by meeting with them in the community. Opportunities are available in several schools throughout central Ohio. The role provides individual, group, and family mental health services, coordinates and monitors clinical services in the community, reviews and modifies youth-based plans, builds relationships with youth and their support networks, assists with stabilization efforts, and provides crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required. The position requires flexible, non-traditional hours, including at least two to three evening appointments per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Valid Ohio professional license (LSW).
Two years of work experience providing direct services to 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, and photocopiers, as well as 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 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 in stabilization efforts with youth consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Provide crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required.
Maintain a caseload 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.