Office Based Social Worker (LSW) - Lucas County

Office Based Social Worker (LSW)- Lucas County

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000

Office Based Social Workers with the National Youth Advocate Program work as part of an integral service team. In this role, you will deliver Mental and Behavioral Health Services to adolescents, youth and children, as well as their families, who have been identified by public and private referrals and outside agencies. Referral sources may include County and non-County Agencies, self-referrals, schools, and healthcare providers.  

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will work closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.  

Working At Nyap

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served  
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.  
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.  
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with adolescents, youth and children as well as assigned foster parents and families of origin.  
• Assists in family reunification and/or 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 to assure safety and stability for youth served  

Minimum Qualifications

•  Bachelors in Social Work or related human services field.
•  Active and valid Ohio LSW licensure. 
• Experience in providing both individual and family therapy  
• Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.  
• Daily travel required; willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule during non-traditional hours if needed  
• Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes.  
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.  
• You have good computer and technology skills  
• Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned  

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

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.