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Shaker Heights Youth Center

School Social Worker for Grades 9-12

Pay: $52,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Shaker Heights, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.

$60,676 / year median in Ohio

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

School Social Worker for Grades 9-12 Shaker Heights Youth Center Shaker Heights, OH Job Details Full-time From $52,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Professional development assistance Qualifications School experience LSW LPC English LISW Bachelor's degree Experience working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Working with students Adolescents LPCC Experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders Full Job Description The Shaker Heights Youth Center is a youth, prevention agency looking to hire an experienced staff person to work in the Shaker Heights High School, As an in-school Student Care Specialist (Social Worker), you will work in collaboration with the Shaker Heights Schools' Student Support Teams. Innovative, passionate professionals who love working with adolescents. You will provide counseling, interventions, resources and referrals for students facing social-emotional or behavioral challenges. You will work with the students, families, and school staff to build resiliency, life skills, and other skills and supports to help students thrive. This position supports our after school high school prevention program in the Fall and Spring and a 5 week summer prevention program. Must have a synergetic approach yet be able to function independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

LISW or LPCC In-school experience working with diverse populations of youth

Requirements:

LSW or LPC or OCPC required. Experience working with adolescents Understanding of the wellness approach in engaging with youth. Knowledge of interventions to support students with anxiety, trauma, and other mental and behavioral challenges. Salary commensurate with experience. Health benefits and significant holidays and time off that follows the school calendar. We are a highly regarded, well established social service agency with a strong record of achievement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

In-school:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

LSW or LPC or OCPC or LISW or LPCC (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Shaker Heights, OH 44120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person