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.
ARCHES
To create a safer NYC, the Department of Probation developed Arches, a transformative mentoring program provided to young adults on probation by community-based organizations. Arches is designed to support high-crime neighborhoods to reduce recidivism and decrease violations among young adults, ages 16-24, who reside in the target neighborhood of Harlem, NY. The Rising Ground Arches Harlem team is composed of one Program Coordinator and 4 Credible Messenger Mentors. Together, they will deliver a cognitive behavioral curriculum to a group of up to 15 young adults twice a week in Harlem NYC. Through the group mentoring and Interactive Journaling sessions, mentors work with participants to address their attitudes, knowledge and skill in key areas including relationships and communication, responsible behavior, handling difficult feelings, and individual change planning.
The Arches team provides services to young adults who reside in Harlem NYC.
Rising Ground was 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 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 downtown Brooklyn.
Antiracism Statement:
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 be realized. 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.
Job Summary:
As a key member of the Diversity, Fairness, & Belonging Team, the DFB Specialist will play a central role in ensuring that Rising Ground’s antiracist and inclusivity policies and goals are embodied in the practices of our program staff.
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.
The Senior Counselor of Children's Services position is located at the Staten Island Family Justice Center (SIFJC). The Family Justice Centers are an initiative of the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and are designed to reduce barriers to support faced by survivors of intimate partner violence, elder abuse and sex trafficking. STEPS is co-located at the SIFJC and partners with the Mayor's Office, the Richmond County District Attorney's Office and other community-based organizations to provide a safe and welcoming place for survivors and their children. The Senior Counselor of the Children’s Services (SIFJC) will provide therapy for children ages 0 to 17 who have been exposed to family violence. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social justice and anti-oppressive practice, ample experience providing intake, assessment, planning and therapeutic service implementation for children and their families experiencing abuse, a desire to work collaboratively with a team of creative and committed advocates, and demonstrated experience working with children witnesses of intimate-partner violence. The Senior Counselor position will work under the supervision of the Director of Children Services at the SIFJC.
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.
The Senior Counselor of the Therapeutic Services Program (TSP) will provide individual and group therapy for children and adults who have been exposed to intimate partner violence. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social justice and anti-oppressive practice, ample experience providing intakes, assessments, planning and implementing therapeutic services to a wide age range of people, a desire to work collaboratively with a team. Experience working with survivors of intimate-partner violence and their children is preferred. All candidates must have a strong understanding of trauma-based work. The Senior Counselor position will work under the supervision of the TSP Supervisor remotely/at home.
When the program returns to in-person services, clinician will work in our East Harlem office as well as at the Manhattan Family Justice Center.
Rising Ground was 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.
Job Summary:
Oversee various projects to support the success of the Finance Department
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.
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 Children's Services Coordinator will be responsible for creating and providing a safe and welcoming place for trauma survivors and their children. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social justice and anti-oppressive practice, ample experience implementing services to a wide age range of people, and a desire to work collaboratively with a team. Experience working with trauma survivors and their children is preferred. All candidates must have an understanding of trauma-based work. 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 understands the importance of providing trauma-informed services to survivors of violent crime. This position is located in our Brooklyn location.
Rising Ground was 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.
Job Summary: As part of the Help Desk Team, the IT Support Technician Level I will provide
exceptional customer service as the first point of contact by supporting staff with assistance related
to computer systems, hardware, and software by answering users' questions, training users on basic
system and computer functions, addressing system and user issues, and resolving issues in a timely
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Rising Ground was 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.
Job Summary: As part of the Help Desk Team, the IT Support Technician Level II will provide
exceptional customer service by supporting staff with assistance related to computer systems,
hardware, and software by answering users' questions, training users on basic system and computer
functions, addressing system and user issues, and resolving issues in a timely manner.
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.
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the work and coordinating the work of the General Services Department.
The Operations Support Coordinator reports to the VP, Real Estate and Infrastructure and is responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, coordinating, and supervising on the ground support for Rising Ground programs and services as it relates to technology, facilities, fleet, purchasing or any other function that enables programs to most effectively deliver support and services to persons served.
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.
Rising Ground’s is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to both the entire MIS team and the Real Estate and Infrastructure Operations Department.
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.
Job Summary: The RN provides care management to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities under the OPWDD regulations. Supervision of Staff in regard to delegated nursing tasks such as but not limited to medication administration, medical care, participation in team meetings, education and training within scope of practice.
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.
The Youth and Family Mental Health Clinician will provide a full range of therapy services to adjudicated youth at a 20-bed Limited Secure Placement in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and an LSP at 133-23 127th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. Non-Secure and Limited Secure Placements are part of a groundbreaking initiative to provide services and support for juvenile justice system-involved youth in residential placement facilities closer to their families, communities, and schools.
The Youth and Family Mental Health Clinician will serve as a primary therapist and provide specific interventions including reviewing and integrating specific assessment information to write and monitor treatment plans, reviewing and revising treatment plans as necessary, and providing clinical support to other LSP staff including training.
The Unaccompanied Children Program provides transitional 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, ORR, our program provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in a Basic Shelter program located at our licensed residential facilities as well as a Transitional Foster Care program in foster homes in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Westchester. In all programs, we provide therapeutic, medical and educational services, as well as other supports that youth need to achieve success through an array of strength-based and targeted interventions as we link them with family members and/or other sponsors in the United States. We want all children we support to move forward with their lives and thrive. The Director of Clinical Services oversees the Clinical services of the UC program and ensures compliance with all ORR requirements.
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
$98,000.00
Care Management is a service model whereby all of an individual's caregivers communicate and interface so that the member's needs are addressed in a comprehensive manner. This is done primarily through a "care manager" who oversees and provides access to all of the services an individual needs to assure that they receive everything necessary to prevent hospitalizations, stay healthy, and maintain stability. The Care Manager is ultimately responsible for the overall provision and coordination of services to assigned caseload. The Care Manager guides program enrollees and their caretakers (legal guardians) through the health care system by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.
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
Bachelors: $50,000.00/annually
Masters: $57,000.00/annually
The Billing Clerk is responsible for billing and collecting monies from New York State for services rendered to our OPWDD clients and Article 29/Article 31 managed care. Reconcile agency record against City and State billing record.
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
$58,500.00
The Unaccompanied Children Program provides long term and transitional 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, ORR, our program provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in a Basic Shelter program, and the Therapeutic Group Home programs located at our licensed residential facility in Yonkers, NY as well as a Transitional Foster Care program in foster homes in the Bronx, Queens and Westchester. In all programs, we provide therapeutic, medical and educational services, as well as other supports that youth need to achieve success through an array of strength-based and targeted interventions as we link them with family members and/or other sponsors in the United States. We want all children we support to move forward with their lives and thrive. The Lead Clinician oversees the Clinical services of the UC program while carrying a small case load, when at capacity.
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
$80,000.00
The Supervisor of the Castle Hill Day Habilitation program is responsible for the supervision of people supported in the Adult Group Day Habilitation Program and children/adults in the Supplemental Group Day Habilitation without walls program. She/he ensures that the people attending the program receive the supports they need, oversees the maintenance of programs, writes the day habilitation goals, develops, and ensures the implementation of habilitation plans and coordinates his/her attendance in conjunction with the 3 Assistant Supervisors at the scheduled ISP meetings bi-annually for each person. She/he supports and assists each person in attaining their needs, desires, and dreams through a person-centered planning focus. She/he assures quality services by providing an environment that is conducive to the welfare of the person and in accordance with federal, state, local, and organization regulations and policies. She/he provides direct support and supervision to the Assistant Supervisors of the Adult Day Habilitation and Supplemental Group Day habilitation program as well as secondary supervision to the Direct Support Professionals. She/he leads the programs and serves as an advocate to ensure appropriate treatment, teaching, and protection of the individuals’ rights. She/he develops and cultivates positive relationships with families and other stakeholders. She/he monitors the services provided to the individuals in each of the programs.
She/he is able to lead the team and responsible for allocating fixed duties to each member of the team. She/he ensures each program is handled efficiently, all work is completed on time and quality services are provided at all times.
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
$64,575 with Bachelors Degree
$68,933 with Masters Degree
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.
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
$72,284.00