RAPP Hub Coordinator (Queens)
Relationship abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)/Paths to Success · Bronx and Manhattan, NY · Full-Time
Posted: August 20, 2026 | Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
Department:
Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)/
Paths To Success
Reports To:
RAPP Director
Location:
Queens, New York
Salary Range:
$70,000 – $72,000
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Start Date:
Immediate
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
The Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) at Rising Ground is seeking a dedicated and skilled social worker to serve as a Hub Coordinator within our community-facing site in either Brooklyn, Queens or Harlem. This role focuses on providing education, counseling, and support to adolescents ages 12–18 on relationship abuse, gender-based violence, and healthy relationships.
During the academic year, the coordinator operates independently within the hub site. In the summer months, they actively participate in RAPP’s peer leadership training program for selected middle and high school students.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling to youth
- Facilitate community workshops and presentations
- Develop and deliver trainings for school staff, parents, and the broader community
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and case files
- Collaborate in the design and implementation of the RAPP summer Peer Leader program
- Participate in regular individual and team supervision sessions
- Potential opportunity to supervise MSW interns
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
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
Required Qualifications
- Required: MSW or MHC required. If MSW, LMSW required within 6 months of hire
- Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills
- Knowledge of intimate partner violence, adolescent development, and trauma-informed care
- Commitment to anti-oppressive, healing-centered practices
- Experience working with diverse communities and populations
- Ability to work independently with accountability, flexibility, and collaboration
- Reflective practice and engagement in topics related to race, gender, oppression, and intersectionality
Supervisory Responsibility
- No
Work Environment
- Field
- Corporate Office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full- time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday Hybrid at our Queens Hub and Far Rockaway Hub site location. Work hours options are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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)
- Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)
Additional Requirements
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
- Ability to travel within the community and do visits
Equal Employment Opportunity
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
Skills Required
- MSW or MHC degree
- LMSW licensure within six months of hire if holding an MSW
- Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills
- Knowledge of intimate partner violence, adolescent development, and trauma-informed care
- Commitment to anti-oppressive and healing-centered practices
- Experience working with diverse communities and populations
- Ability to work independently with accountability, flexibility, and collaboration
- Reflective practice and engagement with race, gender, oppression, and intersectionality
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to work in person in New York City
- Ability to travel to other agency sites and within the community for visits when required
What We Do
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. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
