Social Worker

Description:

J Ellington Publishing LLC, in collaboration with Voice Up, Flyght Academy, and The Wright Way Foundation, is seeking a licensed Social Worker for a part-time Family Wellness Specialist role in the Dayton, Ohio area. This unique opportunity allows for flexible engagement with three service options: fully remote, hybrid, or on-campus. The position is part of a visionary movement that uses sports and education to strengthen communities and support student-athletes and their families through integrated mental health and wellness services.

The Social Worker will contribute to an innovative Online/On-Campus Learning Alliance, delivering holistic support that bridges mental health, family dynamics, and purpose-driven education. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with youth, familiar with trauma-informed practices, and capable of offering both individual and family counseling. This is a mission-driven role focused on combating loneliness and disconnection by building meaningful support systems within families and educational settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and family counseling with a mental health focus, utilizing the "Baker’s Dozen" wellness framework

• Lead crisis intervention efforts and facilitate wellness planning through purpose-discovery models

• Conduct group therapy emphasizing the core values of Collaboration, Humility, Precision, Patience, and Empathy

• Align mental health support for student-athletes with NCAA compliance standards

• Connect families to essential community resources and build collaborative support systems

• Work alongside college mentors and educators to reinforce student success

• Maintain thorough documentation in accordance with ethical social work standards

• Support student-led community impact initiatives that complement therapeutic goals

Required Qualifications:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution

• Active or eligible licensure (LSW/LCSW)

• Proven experience in school-based or family social work, or youth mental health counseling

• Expertise in trauma-informed care and crisis management

• Proficiency in delivering therapy both virtually and on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with student-athletes and familiarity with sports psychology

• Knowledge of NCAA mental health requirements

• Background in strength-based or purpose-centered therapy

• Experience supporting homeschooling families or alternative educational environments

• Bilingual language skills

Position Format & Flexibility:

• Part-time, 15–25 hours/week with flexible scheduling

• Choose from three service delivery models:

  • Online Specialist: Fully remote virtual counseling and family engagement

  • On-Campus Specialist: In-person sessions in Trotwood, OH, combined with telehealth

  • Hybrid Specialist: Mix of online and campus-based work depending on family needs

• Clinical supervision provided for licensure

• Ongoing professional development and continuing education supported

Unique Value Proposition:
This role blends social work with innovative, purpose-aligned education, integrating emotional health and athletic development. As a Family Wellness Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in reshaping how families and students interact with mental health services, emphasizing collective strength, personal growth, and long-term community impact.

Global Reach:
Join a transformative initiative already active in over 1,075 cities and 55 countries, dedicated to reducing social isolation and strengthening mental wellness through meaningful family engagement.