Rising Ground will support to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) by providing residential, medical, educational, and mental health services to Unaccompanied Children in need of a higher level of care, such as Staff Secure, in an out of network agreement.  Case Management responsibilities will be held by an agency providing services to Unaccompanied Children under ORR.

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

$77,364.00

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Directly Supervises the House Manager and the Control Room/Administrator on Duty staff by providing support and engaging them in a process that requires team processes to solve problems effectively, address their teams positively and proactively, and reaching program expectations and goals.
• In conjunction with Human Resources and the Management Team, assist in the selection, interview and hiring of staff in the program. Provide specific program-related orientation for new employees.
• Monitor progress of staff through performance evaluations.
• Assist supervisees in developing improvement plans and ensure training compliance of the residential team.
• Responsible for completing Plans of Corrective Action to OCFS on behalf of the program in addition to assuring that all other reports required by the governing bodies are submitted in a timely manner.

 DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: (Some of the duties are as follows)

• Supervisory / managerial responsibilities as assigned by Program Director or Program Director
• 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 ratio mandates
• Ensures staff complies with agency policies
• 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 procedures
• 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

• Preferred A Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field.
• One or more 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;
• 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 must
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and clean driving record

Position Location: Ryer