Social Worker, LSW

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: OH - Columbus - High Street - Columbus, OH
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Social Worker, LSW Pay: $49,000 This is a community-based position. Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community creating and supporting meaningful change in the lives of youth we serve. 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. To learn more about the program, please see the information: nyap.org 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, 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 rotation duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • A valid professional license (LSW) required.
  • 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred.
  • Must have flexible availability and willingness to work 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! nyap.org Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. Qualifications: An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides individual, group, and family mental health services while traveling daily to support youth and families in the community. They are responsible for coordinating clinical services, monitoring case plans, and ensuring safety through crisis response and stabilization efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field and possess a valid LSW license. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work flexible, non-traditional hours are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementClinical documentationCommunity outreachRelationship buildingMicrosoft OfficeDatabase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, LSW at National Youth Advocate Program a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,572 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

National Youth Advocate Program ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,572 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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 Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Half-Day Fridays During Summer
Comprehensive Healthcare Packages
Paid Parental Leave
CEUs and Ongoing Training
Student Loan Repayment Program
Supervision Hours