School Based Social Worker (LSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50,000

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Job Description

  • Job Location: OH - Lancaster * - Lancaster, OH 43130
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, School-based Clinician, LSW
  • Compensation: $50,000

+ Productivity Bonuses! School-based Clinician with National Youth Advocate Program work 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. When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community. We have opportunities available in several different schools throughout central Ohio! 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.
  • 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 youth, school staff & partners, parents and families of origin.
  • Assists in stabilization efforts with youth consistent with the youth’s case plan.
  • Provides crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required. Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • A valid professional license (LSW) in Ohio.
  • 2 years' of work experience working in direct service with youth and families.
  • A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed; at least 2-3 evening appointments/week.
  • 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
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. 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

Provides individual, group, and family mental health services while coordinating clinical care for youth within school and community settings. Monitors case plans, assists in stabilization efforts, and maintains strong relationships with families and school staff.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid LSW license in Ohio. Candidates must have at least two years of direct service experience with youth and families and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementClinical documentationFamily supportSpecial education coordinationRelationship buildingEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based 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 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

National Youth Advocate Program ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 16% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50kSocial Work median $60k (middle half $50k–$66k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$54k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Ohio194 active6,439 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 16% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentOhio social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,592 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
National Youth Advocate Program#9 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,344 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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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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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 during summer
Comprehensive healthcare packages
Paid Parental leave
CEU’s
Ongoing training/education
Student loan repayment program

Living in Lancaster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,226/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.