Rising Ground

Counselor

• Build positive relationships with youth ages 11 to 21 in secure residential juvenile justice settings
• Ensure youth safety, care, supervision, and emotional support
• Help youth work toward becoming productive members of society
• Perform direct physical intervention during emergencies according to agency safety protocols
• Eat with residents during mealtime
• Work at assigned juvenile justice facilities throughout the five boroughs
• Travel between Rising Ground sites as needed
• Work mandatory overtime based on program needs

Youth Counselor

Behavior Specialist

• Provide direct support and mentorship to youth in the LTFC program
• Conduct routine calls to foster parents to coordinate community extracurricular activities, academics, and independent living skills
• Conduct home visits with youth and foster families as needed
• Co-facilitate Family Team Conferences with the clinician and attend Treatment Team Meetings
• Assist with community-based programming applications and referrals
• Accompany or provide telephonic support to foster parents and youth for school enrollment, appointments, and community resources
• Complete a Life Skills Assessment for each youth within 30 days of admission
• Facilitate individual and group Life Skills training
• Create and update the Independent Living/Life Skills curriculum
• Identify and utilize community resources, partnerships, and local out-of-network placements
• Conduct outreach with local community agencies to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate resources
• Document all services within 72 hours
• Oversee minors' progress in care and share updates and recommendations with the treatment team
• Assist program staff with stabilization, teach social skills, and address behavioral issues with the clinician
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Behavior Crisis Intervention Specialist

Manager

• Maintain a caseload of 10–15 youth and families and provide Functional Family Case Management support
• Participate in required FFCM/FFT training, supervision, consultation, and team meetings
• Complete assessments of youth and family needs, strengths, goals, and challenges
• Provide hands-on support in homes, schools, the community, and other settings
• Identify and connect youth and families to services, resources, opportunities, and supports
• Accompany youth and families to appointments, school meetings, and other important activities
• Assess the needs of other children and family members and connect them to supports
• Support engagement in FFT by addressing practical needs and barriers
• Coordinate support with FFT Therapists, Credible Messengers, and the Lead Therapist
• Support discharge planning and connections to ongoing services and community supports
• Build relationships with schools, community organizations, service providers, and local partners
• Develop creative solutions and respond to emerging community needs
• Participate in community outreach and community response activities
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including FFCM/FFT case notes within 48 hours
• Maintain a flexible schedule and travel throughout NYC based on family needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

High-Intensity Case Manager

Social Worker

• Conduct intakes, mental health assessments, screenings, Individual Service Plans (ISP), case management, and therapeutic services for program participants
• Oversee and implement care and resources addressing residents’ physical, emotional, educational, and social needs
• Provide counseling, case management, and support to active participants
• Provide weekly documented case notes for sessions
• Review treatment and Individual Service Plans to ensure they meet youth needs
• Complete intakes, case notes, Bio Psycho Socials/assessments, and referral materials
• Provide clinical counseling for youth requiring intensive counseling or with possible mental health needs
• Complete housing applications as participants transition from RHY programs
• Participate in weekly Huddles and Personal Development meetings with program managers and participants
• Facilitate or co-facilitate weekly workshops and groups
• Enter data accurately and timely in PTS and other designated systems
• Liaise with service providers supporting youth
• Track services and referrals for monthly and quarterly reports
• Conduct outreach and presentations to recruit youth to Drop-In Centers or TIL programs
• Perform other relevant duties as delegated

Social Worker III

Onboarding Specialist

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
• Coordinate background checks, fingerprinting, and required employment clearances
• Manage onboarding for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff
• Coordinate new hire appointments, paperwork, credential verification, and ID cards
• Create and maintain accurate, compliant employee files
• Conduct employee file audits to ensure required documentation is complete
• Maintain accurate employee records and updates in ADP
• Support employees and supervisors with basic HR policy and procedure questions
• Build employer brand visibility through candidate-focused events and initiatives
• Review employee documentation to ensure compliance with agency and funder requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Program Manager

• Ensure quality care and oversee the program's functions under Rising Ground's policies and procedures, DYCD, and OCFS regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee and implement care and resources addressing residents' and staff's physical, emotional, educational, and social needs.
• Supervise the Group Leader and Youth Counselors.
• Assist Directors of Social Services, Social Workers, and Case Managers in developing, implementing, tracking, reporting, and evaluating measurable outcomes.
• Monitor and maintain the fiscal condition of the program.
• Conduct performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, resignations, and terminations.
• Develop program content addressing resident needs related to ADL, Time Management, Critical Thinking, and TIL rules and regulations.
• Remain accessible via agency-provided cell phone and email; reply to emails and texts and answer phone calls at all times.
• Collaborate with the case management team to submit timely weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards concerning food and emergency supplies, linen, personal belongings, client mail, laundry, and personal care items.
• Understand contract requirements and communicate them to staff.
• Ensure facility compliance with Rising Ground, DYCD, OCFS, and FDNY requirements.
• Submit incident reports in PTS within 72 hours and notify the Program Director and DYCD TIL assigned.