Home Study Supervisor - Rising Ground, Inc

The Passage of Hope Program provides temporary residential care and other
supportive services to Unaccompanied Children (UC) who are under legal custody of the Federal Government. Working in collaboration with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, our HS/PRS program provides support and assistance to families in need of Home Study Services, and families in need of Post Release Services (PRS).

For PRS Services we link childrenand their families with an array of community services that will help them achieve success and permanency in the United States so they are able to move forward with their lives and thrive.

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. 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. 

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.

Annual Salary

$74,500

Job Duties:
Oversee timely acceptance of HS referrals. Ensure that HS worker contacts the care provider and completes the written HS report within the mandated time frame of the HS referral acceptance, and the HS interview respectively. Review home study reports for thorough assessment and accuracy prior to submission. Assist and guide the HS worker in making the recommendation to the care provider and ORR about the release of the UC to the sponsor.

• Directly Supervises team of five (5) HS Case Managers.
• Ensures that case managers are in compliance with all mandates as required by ORR.
• Provides weekly supervision to the case managers.
• Facilitates team meetings to discuss best practices, success and barriers to success
Completes All Case Management Requirements for Children on Caseload:
• Case management responsibilities include all necessary tasks as required by the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement.
• Ensure that Case workers develop and maintain contact with UC and their
families/sponsors as required by ORR.
• Supervise the documentation of UC contacts and other case required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations.
• Assist the Case workers in connecting the UC to medical, educational, legal and other needed services upon release from the care providers’ care.
• Works collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders.
• Participates and attends all required program related meetings and conferences.
• Works effectively with other professionals in the field.
• Maintains knowledge of issues affecting UC.
• Supports and participates in the group interaction process.
• Some evening and weekend hours coverage as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree is a must. Masters Degree in behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields Is preferred.
  
• At least three years of supervisory experience working in a related filed. Case Management experience in the UC population is a PLUS.
  
• Experience conducting home studies, providing PRS services and working with immigrant populations is preferred
  
• Knowledge of child welfare and immigration related legislation
  
• Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills are essential
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, knowledge of Connections
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a must