The Unaccompanied Children Program provides temporary residential care and other supportive services to Unaccompanied Children (UC) who are under legal custody of the Federal Government. Working in collaboration with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, the POH program provides a safe and nurturing environment for 439 youth as well as therapeutic and educational services and other supports that youth need to achieve success through an array of strength-based and targeted interventions as well as link them with family members and/or other sponsors in the United States so they are able to move forward with their lives and thrive. 

Rising Ground 

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 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. 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.

• Supervisory / managerial responsibilities as assigned by Program Administrator or Director of Residential Services
• Assumes responsibility for safety, personal conduct, and care of the youth in cottage
• Job Performance evaluations for Staff they Supervise
• Responsible for Scheduling and Ensuring coverage meets ration mandates
• Ensures staff complies with agency policies
• TCI Facilitator
• Ensure food is available in Cottage and meets nutritional standards
• Assesses youth’s needs and helps develop treatment, education, and aftercare plans for the youth
• Implements PBIS tenants in daily work with Children and Staff
• Interacts critically and constructively with staff members to develop and implement successful intervention techniques
• Keeps staff informed of significant behavioral conditions known about an individual and/or the group
• Maintains security in building, grounds, and other posts; intervenes during emergencies and crisis situations
• Maintains safety of vehicles
• Coordinates Transportation for discharges, arrivals, medical appts., TFC pick-ups, recreations
• Coordinates community relations projects and other outreach activities
• Assists in the oversight of all programming, and evaluates the application of youth’s skills in scheduled activities
• Exercises considerable judgment, discretion, and initiative in the performance of duties within the established policies and procedures
• Weekend and evening shifts
• Performs other related work as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field- preferred
• Minimum two years of work experience in a residential treatment program; or
• Two or more years of experience in group work which involved direct care and interaction with youth such as YMCA, schools, recreational facilities, or residential care programs;
• Supervisory experience of at least one year is preferred
• Ability to transport youth and travel.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime; and the ability to respond to crises situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, community groups, the courts, other agencies, and the general public.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and clean driving record

• Salary $60,863.00