Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, 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 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity show not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn. 

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

SUMMARY:

To certify/approve all assigned regular and kinship homes within the prescribed time frame.  Complete foster home re-certifications.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Make in-home consultation visits to prospective foster homes. 
• Evaluate existing foster homes for recertification.
• Process intake of kinship referrals for the completion of expedited home studies
• Obtain all required materials/documentation to complete home studies.
• Complete Home Studies and submit via CONNECTIONS for review and approval within prescribed time frame.
• Maintain and update foster parents’ soft files.
• Attend mandated home finding unit meetings and All staff meetings.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree plus related experience
• Demonstrate responsiveness and ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• MUST be able to do extensive traveling to all NYC boroughs, and outer boroughs.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and communication skills 
• Able to work flexible hours evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong writing skills.
• Certification in the MAPP/GPSII Process a plus
• Self-starter – Independent worker
• Bi-lingual a plus