AddressOverview
Company Overview: 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.
Responsibilities
Apply today for an internship opportunity with one of our 101 programs here at Rising Ground!
We are seeking interns for the following departments/programs for our Internship Summer 2024 Session:
Human Resources
Justice for Youth & Families (JYF Program) (https://www.risingground.org/mentoring/)
Residential Treatment Center (RTC Program)
Mental Health Clinic (Article 31) (https://www.risingground.org/health/article31/)
ParentChild+ Program
Family Foster Care (FFC Program) (https://www.risingground.org/fostercare/)
Early RAPP Program
Intellectual Developmental Disability (I/DD Program) (https://www.risingground.org/iddcommunity/)
Transitional Institutional Living (TIL)
Center Based Respite (https://www.risingground.org/foundationplace/)
Important Application Information: Please indicate on your application the program you're interested in.
Working together we can help individuals and families affected by emotional, psychiatric, and cognitive challenges, have experienced trauma, or need additional support to grow, thrive, and participate more fully in the community around them. Our education, early childhood, child welfare, juvenile justice, family services, and intellectual/developmental disabilities services are dedicated to ensuring that our students, residents, and other persons supported lead more fulfilling lives. We recognize that, at times, everyone needs assistance, encouragement, and additional skills to succeed.
Other Duties:
Please note this internship description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
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, gender identity, 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.
Job LocationsUS-NY-Brooklyn
Posted Date22 hours ago(5/17/2024 9:11 PM)
Job ID 2024-2841
Category Internship
