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 in 138 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.
The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) of Rising Ground understands the importance of removing barriers to care and providing trauma-informed services. Through this dedication, the TRC aims to transform services for survivors of violent crime. Rising Ground’s TRC is designed to help victims of violent crimes overcome barriers to accessing mental health treatment, health care, and legal resources in the acute aftermath of trauma. The TRC serves recent victims of violent crime, including survivors of physical assault, sexual assault, gun shot wounds, stabbings, domestic violence and human trafficking. The Trauma Recovery Center facilitates healing for survivors of trauma, violence, and loss through an innovative model that blends comprehensive care, advocacy and outreach.
The TRC Director will serve in a leadership role and provide clinical supervision, consultation and training to staff and trainees on trauma-informed evidence-based interventions. The canidate will also be involved in program development and provide inservice trainings to other programs, and licensure hours to clinicians. The TRC Director will be involved with Developing, coordinating and supervising a comprehensive, well-coordinated model of care that includes mental health, physical health, psychosocial services and legal advocacy in a manner which increases access to services. The ideal canidate recognizes that “the most harmed are the least helped,” understands the importance of removing barriers to care, and has a passion to increase accessibility of services to survivors of violent crimes. The canidate demonstrates the ability to provide trauma-informed assessment, psychotherapy and assertive case management services to survivors of violent crime.
This position is located in our Brooklyn location with a hybrid schedule of 3 office days, and 2 days remote/at home. To meet program needs, all staff in the TRC will conduct home visits and accompaniment/advocacy in the community, as needed
Leadership, Clinical Supervision, Teaching, Training, and Program Development:
Clinical Intervention, Consultation, Psychotherapy, Liaison, Outreach and Case Management :
Record Keeping and Administration and Other Duties:
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes
Work Environment:
Office/Clinical/Home Visits
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 35 hours a week
Travel (if required): within Brooklyn, Home Visits, Community Partners, and to other Rising Ground HUBS in all boroughs
Salary: $95,000-$97,000 Annually
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