Community Based Social Worker (LSW)

We are seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our Community-Based Therapy Team in Canton Ohio.

Compensation: $55700/yr.

To learn more about the program please see the information below:

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth family foster parents and community partners providing counseling or therapy advocacy and support towards living safely and successfully in the community.

Working at NYAP:

• Generous Time Off:22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays and Half Day Fridays during the summer!
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth:CEUs 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:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
• Provides appropriate individual group and family mental health services and other evidence based clinical services meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor services for youth and families in the community including but not limited to 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 relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in the family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youths primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youths case plan.
• Provides safety assessment crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and licensure in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution or equivalent.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state lawand/or regulatory bodies.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers families of origin and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served foster caregivers system partners and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
• 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.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements:

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

Ready to make an impact We invite you to apply now!

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

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.