Socio Therapist

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.

What You’ll Do

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 parents and children in carrying out 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 plans for respite and crisis intervention.

Document progress notes in CONNECTIONS.

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Your Qualifications

BA/BS, Degree with at least 2 years’ experience working with children and families,

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer Proficient, Knowledge of Connections

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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 with an annual salary of $47,840.00. Days and hours of work Vary at: 424 E 147th Street, Brons, New York. Hybrid 3 days or more in the office.

Additional Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in the Bronx for at least 3 days or more per week.
• 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.