Stabilization Social Worker; LSW

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Newark, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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, smart phones 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

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 relationship 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.