About 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 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown 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 New York City.

Summary/Objective:

Provides for the basic needs, health and safety of residents.  Supports youth during their placement within the centers by fostering a nurturing environment.

Essential Functions

1. Maintain Health and Safety of Residents

1. Actively and diligently supervise youth at all times; both in the facility and during off-grounds programming.
2. Utilize the appropriate techniques of behavior management and crisis intervention as taught in TCI.

1. Using a trauma informed approach, remain sensitive and understanding in difficult and stressful situations; keeping children’s needs and feelings in perspective. 
2. Provide timely written documentation (e.g., critical incidents) and oral communication of events.  Perform Life Space Interviews as trained.
3. Access /communicate with other team members (i.e., medical and clinical) as necessary to ensure the health and safety of residents.

3. Maintain/inspect the cottage to ensure no health or safety hazards exist.  Remove or report concerns as necessary.
4. Maintains security in buildings, grounds, etc. 

2.  Program Delivery

1. Supervise, assist and teach children to perform all activities of daily living; including self care, chores, etc. 
2. Initiate, support and participate with residents in planned recreation and other therapeutic educational activities.  This includes driving an agency vehicle if deemed certified , as needed/expected .
3. Implement PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) System fully and in accordance with training.  At all times model the core values of ROAR (respect, on task, act safely and be responsible).
4. Assist youth with their personal issues and refers issues to the Case Planner/Program Director in accordance with the principles of the program. 
5. Observes and keeps staff informed daily of significant concerns known about an individual and/or the group. 

3.  Professional Practice

1. Arrive to work on time; respecting other shift workers and programmatic needs.
2. At all times model the appropriate dress, speech and behavior for residents.  This includes dressing professionally or in designated work uniforms/dress code if prescribed.
3. Professionally representing the agency when speaking with parents, community members or other stakeholders.
4. Respect the privacy of all individuals and maintain client confidentiality as prescribed by law and in Agency policies. 
5. Utilize Agency monies when provided only for prescribed activities.  Maintain appropriate receipts.
6. Assume expected role on treatment team and maintain collaborative relations with members.
7. Become knowledgeable and utilize all programs policies and procedures.
8. Attend all mandatory or recommended staff development workshops/trainings.
9. Demonstrate organizational commitment which includes supporting and understanding the mission of the Agency.

Physical Demands: Must be able to pass and execute the physical portion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Required Education and Experience

High School Degree/GED

Must have a safe driving record as determined by NYS Department of Motor Vehicles

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in a Residential Treatment Center working with adolescents.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes/No

Work Environment:

Clinic/Field/Corporate Office

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. hours of work – Shift hours are: 7-3pm, 3-11pm, 11-7am at 1272 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Additional Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY)
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Fairness, and Belonging

Rising Ground is comprised of unique and valued individuals who together make the organization effective in assisting the children, adults and families who come to us for support. We believe that only when all employees contribute fully as their true selves can Rising Ground's true strength, vision, and values come to fruition. We recognize the ubiquitous social biases and structures that impact and shape the experiences of all people, including our own staff and people supported. Among the many biases present in our society that shape our personal and professional experiences race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender expression are all factors that can present hurdles. As such, Rising Ground is committed to being an anti-racist and inclusive organization that will actively strive to overcome both systemic and interpersonal biases that perpetuate oppression.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.