Social Therapist 

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 101 programs across 138 sites, 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.

• To provide direct services to children assess as needing therapeutic services.
• Attending FTC and other related case conferences for children assessed as needing clinical support.
• Assists foster parents and children in carrying our treatment plan.
• Make home visits and collateral contacts to meet ACS and OCFS requirements.
• Provide in home and in community behavior management, therapeutic and developmental support to children with complex needs.
• Support specific behavioral goals as developed by treatment team.
• Create, develop, and implement daily experiences for the children that promote self-esteem, socialization skills, and prepare children for family unification.
• Performs child/youth care functions relevant to daily home care, ADL skills, scheduling and setting plan for respite and crisis intervention.
• Document progress notes in CONNECTIONS.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• BA/BS, Degree with 2 years’ experience working with children and families,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Proficient, Knowledge of Connections
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Salary Rate:

$46,000