Role Summary:
The Child Care Worker ensures the basic needs, health, and safety of residents are met and supports youth through a nurturing environment during their placement.
Essential Functions
I. Maintain Health and Safety of Residents
Actively supervise youth at all times, on and off site.Apply behavior management and crisis intervention techniques in alignment with TCI training.Use a trauma-informed approach and remain sensitive in high-stress situations.Provide timely written and oral reports (e.g., incident reports, Life Space Interviews).Coordinate with clinical and medical staff as necessary.Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment in the cottage.Ensure facility security across buildings and grounds.II. Program Delivery
Guide and assist youth with daily living activities (self-care, chores, etc.).Participate in and facilitate recreational and therapeutic programming.Implement PBIS practices consistently, modeling ROAR values: Respect, On-task, Act Safely, Be Responsible.Support youth through personal challenges and refer as appropriate.Communicate significant concerns to relevant staff members.III. Professional Practice
Report to shifts on time and follow appropriate dress and conduct standards.Represent the agency professionally with all stakeholders.Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with laws and agency policies.Responsibly manage agency funds when authorized.Collaborate with treatment teams and follow all agency policies and procedures.Attend mandatory and recommended training sessions.Uphold and support the mission of Rising Ground.Physical Demands
Must successfully complete the physical component of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.Valid NY State Driver’s License with a safe driving record as per DMV standards.Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with adolescents in a Residential Treatment Center setting.
This job description is not exhaustive. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.
Additional Requirements:Authorized to work in the U.S.Able to work onsite in NYCWillingness to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required
Benefits Offerings includes:
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Insurance Coverage
Medical -3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option
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, 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
Read LessJob Summary: Under the supervision of the Lead Social Worker, the social worker will be responsible for conducting Intakes, mental health assessments, screenings, Individual Service Plans (ISP), case management and therapeutic services to program participants who access the Runaway and Homeless youth programs (RHY). The social worker is accountable for overseeing and implementing care and resources to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of the residents within the program.
Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure quality counseling, case management and support is provided to all active participants.
• Provide weekly documented case notes for sessions held.
• Review treatment and Individual service plans (ISP) to ensure they meet the needs of the youth.
• Ensure paperwork for youth is completed in a timely fashion including but not limited to intakes, case notes, Bio Psycho Socials /assessments, and referral material.
• Provide clinical counseling for those youth that display a need for more intense counseling or are assessed to have possible mental health needs on an as needed basis.
• Complete all necessary housing applications for participants as they transition from RHY programs.
• Participate in weekly Huddle and Personal Development meetings (PDMs) with Program managers and participants.
• Facilitate/ co-facilitate workshops/ groups on a weekly basis.
• Enter data accurately and timely in PTS and other designated systems.
• Liaison with existing service providers that provide support to youth.
• Track services and referrals for monthly and quarterly reports.
• All other relevant duties as delegated Conduct outreach and presentations to recruit youth to the Drop -In Centers or TIL programs.
Qualifications:
• MSW degree required.
• LMSW or LCSW licensing preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment:
Normal
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 40hours weekly.
Travel (if required):
Physical Requirements:
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
Read LessJob Summary: To ensure all daily living needs and essential treatment services are provided to youth. This involves the implementation of following and adhering to all program scheduling, policies and procedures and staff utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Interventions (TCI) in all programs components and interactions.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program rules, policies, and procedures. Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff and supervisors, interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed. Perform daily maintenance duties including, but not limited to.Cleaning and maintaining communal areas (hallways, kitchen, lounge, main office, computer room, staff bathrooms)
Preparing/serving resident meals as needed.
Maintain thorough and accurate records, files, correspondence, and statistics; Complete necessary documentation (both hand-written and computer based/data entry) in a timely, accurate, complete, and legible manner. May include notations in the shelter log, bed roster, incident reports, late arrivals, sign-in sheets, showers and laundry schedules, and any other forms used or directed by a supervisor. Perform intakes with new incoming clients. Intakes include.Reviewing program agreements and rules, providing a building tour, providing information about local resources (provided in each program’s resource binder.)
Conduct regular rounds of the facility. Rounds include inspecting client living quarters, bathrooms, common rooms, building entrances and exits.Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff; Respond to client requests; Observe and adhere to client confidentiality standards.Ensure effective communication of priority information to all necessary staff and shifts; Participate in staff and shift change meetings as required.Provide front desk and other reception duties in a professional and courteous manner, relay timely and accurate messages. Front desk duties also include:limiting access to facility to clients, staff, and authorized visitors and service providers.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Computer skills, written and oral skills are required. Bi-lingual preferred.
*Candidates must also be flexible to work all shifts including at least one weekend day.
Work Environment:
This position is based at one of our Transitional Independent Living (TIL) Facilities; Residential programs for Runaway/Homeless youth between the ages 16-20 or our Homeless Young Adults HYA); A Residential Program for Homeless young males between the ages 21-24 (HYA).
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position is in a 24/7 program. Additionally, evening and weekend hours will be required. Available shifts are based on program need:
Shift Hours: 2 Morning shifts 7am-3pm, 2 Evening shifts 3pm-11pm, 2 Overnight Awake Shifts 11am- 7am
*Shifts will be assigned after completion of TCI & NEO (New Employee Orientation)
Travel (if required):
Occasionally
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), including the physical portion.
Other Duties:
Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships, and constructive time management. Maintain and promote a cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment, interacting with clients and staff in a professional and courteous manner.* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
Job Summary: To ensure all daily living needs and essential treatment services are provided to youth. This involves the implementation of following and adhering to all program scheduling, policies and procedures and staff utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Interventions (TCI) in all programs components and interactions.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program rules, policies, and procedures. Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff and supervisors, interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed. Perform daily maintenance duties including, but not limited to.Cleaning and maintaining communal areas (hallways, kitchen, lounge, main office, computer room, staff bathrooms)
Preparing/serving resident meals as needed.
Maintain thorough and accurate records, files, correspondence, and statistics; Complete necessary documentation (both hand-written and computer based/data entry) in a timely, accurate, complete, and legible manner. May include notations in the shelter log, bed roster, incident reports, late arrivals, sign-in sheets, showers and laundry schedules, and any other forms used or directed by a supervisor. Perform intakes with new incoming clients. Intakes include.Reviewing program agreements and rules, providing a building tour, providing information about local resources (provided in each program’s resource binder.)
Conduct regular rounds of the facility. Rounds include inspecting client living quarters, bathrooms, common rooms, building entrances and exits.Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff; Respond to client requests; Observe and adhere to client confidentiality standards.Ensure effective communication of priority information to all necessary staff and shifts; Participate in staff and shift change meetings as required.Provide front desk and other reception duties in a professional and courteous manner, relay timely and accurate messages. Front desk duties also include:limiting access to facility to clients, staff, and authorized visitors and service providers.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Computer skills, written and oral skills are required. Bi-lingual preferred.
*Candidates must also be flexible to work all shifts including at least one weekend day.
Work Environment:
This position is based at one of our Transitional Independent Living (TIL) Facilities; Residential programs for Runaway/Homeless youth between the ages 16-20 or our Homeless Young Adults HYA); A Residential Program for Homeless young males between the ages 21-24 (HYA).
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position is in a 24/7 program. Additionally, evening and weekend hours will be required. Available shifts are based on program need:
Shift Hours: 2 Morning shifts 7am-3pm, 2 Evening shifts 3pm-11pm, 2 Overnight Awake Shifts 11am- 7am
*Shifts will be assigned after completion of TCI & NEO (New Employee Orientation)
Travel (if required):
Occasionally
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), including the physical portion.
Other Duties:
Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships, and constructive time management. Maintain and promote a cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment, interacting with clients and staff in a professional and courteous manner.* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
Role Summary:
The Child Care Worker ensures the basic needs, health, and safety of residents are met and supports youth through a nurturing environment during their placement.
Essential Functions
I. Maintain Health and Safety of Residents
Actively supervise youth at all times, on and off site.Apply behavior management and crisis intervention techniques in alignment with TCI training.Use a trauma-informed approach and remain sensitive in high-stress situations.Provide timely written and oral reports (e.g., incident reports, Life Space Interviews).Coordinate with clinical and medical staff as necessary.Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment in the cottage.Ensure facility security across buildings and grounds.II. Program Delivery
Guide and assist youth with daily living activities (self-care, chores, etc.).Participate in and facilitate recreational and therapeutic programming.Implement PBIS practices consistently, modeling ROAR values: Respect, On-task, Act Safely, Be Responsible.Support youth through personal challenges and refer as appropriate.Communicate significant concerns to relevant staff members.III. Professional Practice
Report to shifts on time and follow appropriate dress and conduct standards.Represent the agency professionally with all stakeholders.Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with laws and agency policies.Responsibly manage agency funds when authorized.Collaborate with treatment teams and follow all agency policies and procedures.Attend mandatory and recommended training sessions.Uphold and support the mission of Rising Ground.Physical Demands
Must successfully complete the physical component of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.Valid NY State Driver’s License with a safe driving record as per DMV standards.Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with adolescents in a Residential Treatment Center setting.
This job description is not exhaustive. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.
Additional Requirements:Authorized to work in the U.S.Able to work onsite in NYCWillingness to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required
Benefits Offerings includes:
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Insurance Coverage
Medical -3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option
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, 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
Read LessAbout 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.
About the Role
The Social Work Supervisor will supervise and support the case management activities for their assigned RHY programs. The Social Work Supervisor will report to the Director of Social Services who oversees the assessment, planning, family engagement, and evaluation process for case planners, ensuring compliance with all guidelines, quality assurance standards, and performance indicators according to DYCD and OCFS standards and requirements. The Social Work Supervisor will be the lead coordinator for guiding referrals, intakes and discharges. The supervisor will also support the case management team with audits and other case management related activities.
What You’ll Do
· Provide effective ongoing supervision feedback to Case Planners who report to Social Work Supervisor.
· Maintain documentation of supervision through the completion of supervisory logs, and progress notes.
· Regularly review all progress notes, court documentation, and other relevant documentation to ensure full compliance and best practices in services provided to RHY youth.
· Develop and maintain a case planning team in each RHY facility who works in collaboration with all milieu staff.
· Set high expectations and enforce strict deadlines for staff to ensure excellence in all areas.
· Monitor all components of Treatment Team meetings including challenges, goals, assessments, treatment plan tool compliance.
· Attend transition meetings, Service Plan Review meetings, staff meetings, admin meetings, treatment team meetings, red flag meetings and discharge meetings.
· Support the principles of each facility’s Evidence Based Model with the end goal teaching the young people to make positive, lasting changes in their behavior by preparing them to be self-sufficient through education and work experience.
· Collaborate with agency departments to meet program goals and objectives including the HR, Training and QI Departments in the areas of performance management, interviewing, mandated training, professional development, PAMS Score card, Evolve needs, and QI goals.
· Ensure that records are accurate and complete in compliance with city, state, & agency regulations
· Coordinate Intakes for youth entering the RHY programs
· Cover for Director of Social Services when needed.
· In the absence of case planner, cover case planner workload as needed.
· Other related task that may be assigned as needed
Your Qualifications
· Master’s degree in human services or related field required / LMSW preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience, with at least one (1) year of experience, in a supervisory capacity in the field of child welfare, or a minimum of three (3) years of experience, with at least one (1) year of experience working with at-risk youth, under qualified supervision.
· Excellent writing and organizational skills
· Experience with juvenile justice system involved youth preferred
· Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
· Commitment to progressive social justice and anti-racist practices
· Belief in an individual’s capacity to change.
· Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus
Benefit Offerings include
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Insurance Coverage
Medical -3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Work Environment:
The Social Work Supervisor position will be based at one of the Bronx RHY facilities. Travel to other sites in Queens and Brooklyn may be required for coverage and audit purposes.
One remote workday per week is permitted upon Director Approval.
Travel (if required):
The Social Work Supervisor will provide their own transportation and work-related travel expenses outside of the facilities will be reimbursed upon review. Ability to travel to all five boroughs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week. Daily schedule and hours will fluctuate to meet the needs of the team and clients. The Social Work Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining their own schedule appropriate to the needs of the team and youth served, which include both during the day, evenings, and weekends on occasion. The Social Work Supervisor will be expected to participate in facility treatment team meetings, family engagement, and other events to help to engage youth in placement and streamline services. The schedule requires flexibility to meet the participation expectations. The Social Work Supervisor will be available to respond to program needs after hours or weekend on-call by phone.
Additional Requirements:
Authorized to work in the U.S.Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required).Physical Requirements:
Must be able to pass TCI training.
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, 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.
Read LessAbout 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 people but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.
About the Role
Just Us is an ACS-funded Gender Responsive Diversion Program facilitated by Rising Gound. This program is a holistic, gender-responsive program for girls, gender-nonconforming, and nonbinary youth (TGNBNC) youth who are involved, or at high risk of involvement, in the youth justice system. The project - which is grounded in the tenets of healing-centered, anti-oppressive practice - brings together highly skilled individual coaching; evidence-based clinical interventions; opportunities for young people to engage in group-based activities; economic empowerment skills building; and space where young people can come together to build community. All elements of the project are intentionally designed to support young people in cultivating their leadership skills; building their self-reliance; forging healthy social relationships; developing diverse strategies to avoid engaging in criminalized behavior/activities; and greatly enhancing their educational experiences and work opportunities. The full-time Counselor will provide youth-driven, healing-centered, anti-oppressive, clinical and emotional support and advocacy to young people engaged in the project. This is an exciting and demanding opportunity for an emerging therapist looking to participate in the expansion of a program that is designed to become a national model.
What You’ll Do
Qualifications
LMSW, LCSW or other clinical licenses required.Clinical supervision offered for licensure (LCSW/LMHC).Highly organized, self-motivated worker who can easily manage competing demands. Creative problem-solver who anticipates challenges and seizes opportunities for collaboration. Able to implement vision, think strategically, exercise good judgment, and lead change. High level of self-awareness and ability to give and receive feedback well. Impeccable attention to detail, systems, and processes. Ability to work with flexibility, independence, accountability, passion, and humor.Meaningful commitment to practicing from a healing-centered, anti- oppressive stance.Lived experience within systems that impact the young people who will be involved in the project including the youth justice and criminal legal system strongly preferred but not required.Benefits Offerings includes
11 Paid HolidaysPaid Sick TimePaid VacationPaid Personal daysInsurance Coverage
Medical -3 plan optionsDental - 2 plan optionsVision - 1 plan optionSupervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment:
Normal
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Exempt/10:30am-6:30pm
Travel (if required): No
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.
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