Stabilization Social Worker; LSW (Foster Care)

Pay: 53,000-59,000; commiserate with education level, credentials and experience.

Sign on bonus: $2500

Stabilization Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. This position works with high needs youth with the focus of stabilization. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works 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.

Working at NYAP

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• Parental Leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone reimbursement
• Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance

NYAP is participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, 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 clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and 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.
• Flexible availability for scheduled on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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.