Rising Ground is a New York City–based nonprofit providing comprehensive social services to children, adults, and families across the five boroughs. Its work spans child and family support, education and youth development, trauma and violence recovery, healthcare, mental health services, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization runs programs focused on preventing foster care placement and recruiting foster parents, while working with donors and community partners to support vulnerable New Yorkers. Its broad service network offers opportunities for professionals interested in mission-driven work across social services, healthcare, education, and community support.
Youth Counselor, Residential Juvenile Justice - Rising Ground, New York City
Support adjudicated youth ages 11 to 21 in Rising Ground’s secure residential programs across New York City. Provide supervision, emotional support, safety monitoring, and crisis intervention.
United States
New York$42,840 – $75,000 / year
On-siteFull-timeJuniorNo degree requiredEnglish RequiredCounselorDescription
- Build supportive relationships with youth ages 11 to 21 in secure juvenile justice residences
- Maintain residents’ safety while providing care, supervision, and emotional support
- Help youth develop toward productive participation in society
- Use approved direct physical intervention during emergencies in line with agency safety protocols
- Share mealtimes with residents
- Work at assigned juvenile justice facilities across New York City’s five boroughs
- Travel between Rising Ground locations when needed
- Complete mandatory overtime according to program requirements
Requirements
- Hold a valid New York State driver’s license
- Have a high school diploma
- Have an associate degree and two years of direct-service experience in mental health or juvenile justice programs
- A bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant direct-service experience is preferred
- Complete Safe Crisis Management training, including the written assessment and physical demonstration of restraint techniques
- Successfully complete all required Safe Crisis Management refresher training
- Be authorized to work in the United States
- Be able to work in person in New York City at least three days per week
- Be able to travel to other Rising Ground locations when required
- Be available for any three shifts: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or 11:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Work some weekends
- Perform routine office and support duties using computers, phones, printers, and stairs
- Perform approved physical restraints with youth
- Have the physical strength, stamina, and agility to support weights equal to or greater than the employee’s body weight, up to 250 pounds
Benefits
- Health insurance with three plan options, plus dental insurance with two plan options and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days
- Remote or flexible work options, if applicable