What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventionist, The Atlas Project position at Rising Ground?
ATLAS Interventionist
Preventive Services
Department
Preventive Services
Reports To
ATLAS FF-CM Supervisor
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Salary Range
$65,000–$67,000
Employment Type
Full-Time
About Us
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.
Role Overview
ATLAS supports individuals released on their own recognizance across New York City who face a heightened risk of future victimization or justice system involvement. As an ATLAS Interventionist, you will provide intensive, family-focused Functional Family Case Management (FF-CM), helping adults and their families connect with community resources and services that address referral behaviors and family risk factors.
FF-CM follows the relational, strengths-based, and respect-based principles of Functional Family Therapy (FFT), with a focus on linking families to existing services. You will engage and motivate families, support and monitor their participation in services, and help them sustain gains, apply new skills, and plan for the future. The model aims to increase young adults’ engagement in therapeutic services, particularly FFT.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, with travel throughout New York City’s five boroughs. Weekend flexibility and some weekend work are required as needed.
Benefits & Compensation
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
Preventive Services
- Brooklyn, NY
- Full-Time
Department
Preventive Services
Reports To
ATLAS FF-CM Supervisor
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Salary Range
$65,000–$67,000
Employment Type
Full-Time
About Us
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.
Role Overview
ATLAS supports individuals released on their own recognizance across New York City who face a heightened risk of future victimization or justice system involvement. As an ATLAS Interventionist, you will provide intensive, family-focused Functional Family Case Management (FF-CM), helping adults and their families connect with community resources and services that address referral behaviors and family risk factors.
FF-CM follows the relational, strengths-based, and respect-based principles of Functional Family Therapy (FFT), with a focus on linking families to existing services. You will engage and motivate families, support and monitor their participation in services, and help them sustain gains, apply new skills, and plan for the future. The model aims to increase young adults’ engagement in therapeutic services, particularly FFT.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Functional Family Case Management virtually, in participants’ homes, or in the community, adhering to model fidelity requirements and maintaining a caseload of 10–15 individuals or families residing in New York City and referred to ATLAS.
- Engage adults and families through relationally focused support, building motivation to connect with services and address family needs and risk factors.
- Connect participants with community resources and create opportunities to access family therapy services, particularly FFT, in settings that are convenient and appropriate for participants.
- Support and monitor families as they participate in services, and help them sustain progress, apply new skills, and plan for the future.
- Participate in weekly team consultation, group and individual supervision, and all required FFT training, supervision, and consultation activities.
- Document case progress notes within 48 hours, in accordance with FFT requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- At least two years of experience in community work.
- Experience working with adolescents and knowledge of the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems.
- Proficient knowledge of the New York City Department of Education system, the New York City criminal legal system, and community-based resources available to families in New York City.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Brooklyn office and field settings, including participants’ homes and community locations throughout New York City.
- Virtual service delivery is also allowed.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, with travel throughout New York City’s five boroughs. Weekend flexibility and some weekend work are required as needed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary structure
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in person in New York City.
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required.
- Ability to travel within the community and conduct visits.
- Availability to work some weekends as needed.
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
Salary : $65,000 - $67,000