Stabilization Social Worker; LSW

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$53k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Newark, OH 43055Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWe are seeking a full-time Social Worker (LSW) to join our Foster Care Team in Newark Ohio. Compensation: $50,000-$53,000 + Productivity Bonus! To learn more about the program, please see the information below: nyap.org Position Summary: 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. 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 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. 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 Ready to make an impact? Apply today! ww.nyap.org/employment Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

The Stabilization Social Worker provides immediate crisis intervention and mental health services to youth and families in the community. They are responsible for coordinating care, monitoring service plans, and maintaining strong relationships with foster parents and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a valid LSW license. Experience working with youth and foster care is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementDocumentationRelationship building

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Stabilization Social Worker; LSW at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

National Youth Advocate Program ranks #15 of 17 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,387/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

Individual and Family Services
Columbus, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

22 days PTO
11 paid holidays
Half-day Fridays in summer
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid parental leave
CEUs
Student loan repayment program
401K with matching