Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. 

Integrated Treatment Model

The ITM Coordinator provides thought leadership, training, coaching, staff development, and general implementation support for the ITM across the agency.

Essential Functions Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Lead the implementation of the ITM in JYF residential programs, working closely with residential leadership and other involved departments.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the ITM Developer, ITM Implementation Manager, and ITM Consultant to surface issues and identify emerging needs.
• Work with Director of Program Performance and ITM QA Specialist to oversee data tracking, collection and dissemination.
• Coordinate with MST Aftercare directors and supervisors to assure full and timely utilization of aftercare referral services for all eligible youth in the residential program.
• Ensure that all JYF residential staff are trained in delivery of ITM, including tracking initial and refresher training and arranging and delivering trainings as needed.
• Provide orientation and training in ITM to collateral community supports as needed.
• Complete reports for funders, referrers and internal agency needs.
• Observe staff implementing ITM at all residential sites to provide coaching and feedback.
• Model use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills with staff and residents.
• Coordinate and participate in DBT Family Groups.
• Provide ongoing training to agency staff in DBT skills and other elements of the model (such as token economy, behavioral interventions, Behavior Chain Analysis, Egregious Behavior Protocol, diary cards, etc).
• Participate as a leader in weekly Community Learning Calls with the ITM Consultant.
• Attend relevant agency-based and external training.
• Other duties that may be assigned.
• Train and supervise 7 Challenges group leaders and clinicians.
• Psychological assessments.
• Management of threats of self-harm and suicidal behavior.
• Safety planning.

● Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or related field (LMSW/LCSW or equivalent preferred.
● Expertise in the Integrated Treatment Model or Dialiectical Behavioral Therapy.
● Experience working with youth and families in residential settings.
● Experience working within child welfare and/or juvenile justice fields.
● Computer literate
● Strong oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range 85k-102k

salary range is base on level of experience.

EOE