Overview

Overview

Rapid Rehousing for Young Adults is a solution to homelessness designed to help young adults aged 18-24 quickly exit homelessness to permanent housing. The program provides rental assistance and support services that are tailored to the unique needs of the young person.

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 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. 

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.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Rapid Rehousing Program Director, this individual will be responsible for mental health assessments, screenings and assisting youth with accessing mental health services and resources. Responsible for providing counseling to a small caseload of program participants.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and support to youth between the ages of 18-24
• Provide clinical counseling for those youth that display a need for more intense counseling or are assessed to have possible mental health needs.
• Complete any paperwork for youth in a timely fashion including but not limited to case notes, Bio Psycho Socials/assessments, TAY-VI SPDAT and referral material.
• Work with homeless/street homeless youth to prepare for options for housing outside of RRH as needed such as supportive housing if deemed appropriate.
• Act as a liaison with any existing service providers involved with the youth.
• Refer youth to outside services at other agencies as needed.
• Facilitate workshops/groups.
• Submit timely reports to supervisor as requested.
• Conduct outreach and presentations as needed and as assigned.
• All other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required, LMSW preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in the human services field.
• Must have experience providing clinical services to youth and young adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of At-Risk Youth population required.

Salary: $60,000