RAPP School Coordinator
Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (PTS) · Queens, NY · Full-Time
Posted: August 31, 2026 | Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
Department:
Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)/
Paths To Success
Reports To:
Clinical RAPP Supervisor
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) is seeking a skilled social worker to serve as a RAPP Coordinator at a DOE middle or high school campus. During the academic year, the RAPP Coordinator works independently within a public school, providing direct services to students. The Coordinator’s role in the school includes providing education and counseling around issues of relationship abuse, gender-based violence, healthy relationships, and related topics. During the summer months, RAPP facilitates an intensive summer training program for selected middle and high school students to become RAPP Peer Leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling;
- Facilitate classroom workshops
- Develop and deliver trainings for staff, parents and community
- Maintain accurate case files
- Work collaboratively as part of a team in the design and implementation of the RAPP summer program
- Participate actively in weekly individual and team supervision
- Complete related paperwork in a timely manner
- 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
- MSW or MHC required. If MSW, LMSW required within 6 months of hire
- Strong and diverse clinical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of intimate partner violence, teen relationship abuse issues, adolescent development and trauma
- Passion for incorporating reflective practice around issues of race, oppression, and intersectionality into clinical work
- Proficiency in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles
- Meaningful commitment to practicing from a healing-centered, anti-oppressive stance
- Ability to work with flexibility, independence, accountability, passion, and humor
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 Thursday in an assigned school located in Queens. Friday work will be conducted virtually or at an assigned Company Hub Work hours are 8 am - 4 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
- Flexibility for extended workshop hours
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 and diverse clinical skills
- Knowledge of intimate partner violence, teen relationship abuse, adolescent development, and trauma
- Experience incorporating reflective practice related to race, oppression, and intersectionality into clinical work
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles
- Commitment to a healing-centered, anti-oppressive practice
- Flexibility, independence, accountability, passion, and humor
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to work in person in New York City
- Ability to travel to other organization sites and within the community
- Flexibility for extended workshop hours
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.
