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.

The Travel Team/ YCW will be responsible for the overall Travel escort and of the transportation needs to reunify a person supported with his/her sponsor in any State within the US.  The Travel team /YCW will also coordinate be responsible for all transportation needed for the minors during their placement in the program.  The Travel Team/YCW is responsible for providing direct services and performs various support tasks as part of the youth’s daily care, while no transportations needs are required.

• Responsible for keeping children safe during transportation to activities, events, apportionments and upon release from the program. Provide therapeutic interventions as needed
• Cover staff to child ratios as needed when transportation of kids is not needed
• Ensures they are available for travel when notified of travel/transportation needs of minors
• Ensures that all travel needs planned, organized are executed in a timely manner
• Open Availability

• Preferred – A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university within one or a combination of the following: Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social work.
• One or more years of work experience in residential treatment program, YMCA, schools, recreational facilities, or residential care programs; or two or more years of experience involving direct care and interaction with youth/children
• Valid vehicle operator’s license, clean driving record a must
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a must
• High School Diploma a must
• Flexible schedule to accommodate travel needs

Salary $23.00 per hour