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.

About the Role: 

To certify/approve all assigned regular and kinship homes within the prescribed time frame (3/4 months).  Must also be able to complete foster home re-certifications as assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Make a minimum of one-in-home consultation visits to each home.  Obtain all required materials/documentation to complete the process
• See two references in person
• Complete Home Study and submit via CONNECTIONS for review and approval within prescribed time frame.
• Attend all staff meetings (Main Campus and Williamsbridge)
• Demonstrate responsiveness and ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Be able to conduct GPS/MAPP II training sessions.

Your Qualifications

• MUST be able to do extensive traveling to all NYC boroughs, and outer boroughs
• Bachelor’s Degree plus related experience
• Be able to work flexible hours
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must possess good writing and oral skills
• Certification in the MAPP/GPSII Process
• Bi-lingual a must
• Valid NYS Driver’s license

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

No

Work Environment:

Clinic/Field/Corporate Office

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 
This is a full-time position with an annually salary of $52,000.00.  Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday at: 500 Bergen Avenue, Bronx, NY. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm.

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)

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.