Co-Director, Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)

The Clinical Director is responsible for direct clinical supervision, program design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of the RAPP program.

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. Each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is integral to building a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.

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. Other important benefits include life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Core responsibilities include:

1. Providing weekly clinical and administrative supervision to 8-9 RAPP Coordinators.
2. Co-facilitating weekly RAPP team meetings and group supervisions.
3. Hiring and onboarding all new hires.
4. Providing opportunities for clinical growth to the RAPP team by:
1. Facilitating in-house clinical trainings.
2. Seeking and coordinating outside trainings.
5. Overseeing the collection of detailed program data and the creation of timely and accurate reports submitted to funders, Rising Ground's PEM department, and other stakeholders as necessary.
6. Collaborating on all contract management work including budget creation, modification, and expenditure tracking with support from the Vice President, STEPS to End Family Violence.
7. Actively engaging with key RAPP stakeholders to ensure the successful operation of RAPP programming and partnerships.
8. Working collectively with the RAPP team to identify opportunities for program improvement and evolution that is responsive to the needs and wants of the young people engaged in RAPP programming.
9. Participating in weekly STEPS leadership team meetings.
10. Other duties as required.

• LCSW required.
• 6+ years of experience working with youth or adolescents or in school-based settings; comfort with safety assessment.
• Supervision and management experience required.
• Abiding commitment to supporting and nurturing the holistic well-being of adolescents.
• Deep familiarity with the nuances of intimate partner violence.
• Meaningful commitment to practicing from a healing-centered, anti-oppressive stance.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• LCSW required (within 6 months of hire).
• 3+ years of experience working with youth or adolescents or in school-based settings; comfort with safety assessment.
• Supervision and management experience preferred.
• Abiding commitment to supporting and nurturing the holistic well-being of adolescents.
• Deep familiarity with the nuances of intimate partner violence.
• Meaningful commitment to practicing from a healing-centered, anti-oppressive stance.
• 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.

Hybrid Role: 2 days remote, 3 days in-office.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00.

We encourage people with similar backgrounds to apply.

EOE