Aftercare & Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About 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 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.

About the Program : 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.

About the Role

The Aftercare and Engagement specialist will be responsible for engaging with all Young Adult Rapid Rehousing aftercare clients. Additionally, will also engage with newly enrolled a clients to prepare them for the Rapid Rehousing program, providing information, support, guidance. The Aftercare and Engagement Specialist will organize social events, to increase community among the participants.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, organize and participate in small groups and events held at the RRH office.
• Invite newly enrolled participants to the monthly RRH Meet and Greet Orientation and will also be expected to facilitate the meetings / presentations.
• Conduct individual or group life-skills sessions / workshops in order to enhance or develop participant’s skills set in maintain self-sufficiency and housing maintenance.
• Actively assist and participate in all program activities and special events as needed
• Participate in staff meetings and training courses.
• Work Collaborative within an interdisciplinary team.
• Meet at least monthly and conduct on-going assessment of aftercare clients for supportive services needs.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in home visits when needed
• Participate in rental assistance transition meetings
• Conduct individual or group life-skills sessions in order to enhance or develop the Participant’s skills set in maintain self-sufficiency and housing maintenance.

Your Qualifications

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment :

Clinic / Field / Corporate Office

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

Hybrid Scheduled M-F 9am-5pm (Jamaica Queens Hub)

Additional Requirements :

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm