The Passage of Hope (POH) HS/PRS Program provides case management and other supportive services to Unaccompanied Children (UC) who are currently under legal custody of the Federal Government or who have completed the reunification process and are now residing in the community with their sponsors. Working in collaboration with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, our HS/PRS program provides support and assistance to families in need of Home Study Services, and families in need of Post Release Services (PRS).  For PRS Services we link children and their families with an array of community services that will help them achieve success and permanency in the United States so they are able to move forward with their lives and thrive. The HS/PRS Supervisor oversees the case management services of the HS/PRS units, ensuring a high quality and timely completion of all services to the UC.

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. 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 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. 

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.

Annual Salary

$81,000.00

Job Duties:

• Directly Supervises team of ten (10) PRS Level 3 Case Workers in the UC program.
• Ensures that case workers are in compliance with all mandates as required by ORR.
• Advise on the services provided under Level Three (3) PRS.
• Advise and assist in creation of Behavioral Plans, Individual Crisis Management Plans and Safety Plans as needed to provide ongoing support to UC and staff.  Provides clinical training and/or connect PRS level 3 Case Workers to trainings on different evidence-based models and clinical interventions
• Works with PRS Resource Coordinator on identifying and connecting with mental health service providers at a state and national level
• Provides weekly supervision to the PRS level 3 case workers.
• Facilitates team meetings to discuss best practices, success and barriers to success

Completes All Case Management Requirements for Children on Caseload:

• Case management responsibilities include all necessary tasks as required by the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement.
• Ensure that Case workers develop and maintain contact with UC and their families/sponsors as required by ORR.
• Supervise the documentation of UC contacts and other case required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations.
• Assist the Case workers in connecting the UC to medical, educational, legal and other needed services upon release from the care providers’ care.
• Works collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders.
• Participates and attends all required program related meetings and conferences.
• Works effectively with other professionals in the field.
• Maintains knowledge of issues affecting UC.
• Supports and participates in the group interaction process.
• Some evening and weekend hours coverage as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in a social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement, plus at least 2 years of postgraduate direct service experience
• Must have prior supervisory experience and may be licensed to provide clinical supervision, so long as supervising PRS conducted across state lines does not violate state licensing rules.
• Experience conducting home studies, providing PRS services and working with immigrant populations is preferred
• Knowledge of child welfare and immigration related legislation
• Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills are essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, knowledge of Connections
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a must