Foster Care Social Worker

Foster Care Social Worker, LSW

Compensation: $43,000-45,000

Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. 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 

• Phone reimbursement: $50 per month when using your personal device.
• 22 Days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• Productivity bonus-eligible
• Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance after 30 days of employment for qualifying loans
• Free supervision for those employees seeking Independent Licensure hours

Responsibilities 

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, 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.  

• On Call Duties as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications  

•A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. 

• A valid professional license (LSW) as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations. 

• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed. 

• 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

Apply today!  

www.nyap.org/employment 

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.