RAPP School Coordinator (Queens)

Rising Ground, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Remote / flexible work options

Job summary

Rising Ground, Inc. seeks a qualified RAPP School Coordinator to work in a DOE middle or high school in Queens on a full-time basis. You will provide direct counseling to students and contribute to education on healthy relationships and trauma-informed practices.

The role requires an MSW or MHC with LMSW within 6 months, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to anti-oppressive practice. Immediate start with standard school-year hours.

Qualifications

• MSW or MHC required; if MSW, LMSW within 6 months of hire.
• Strong and diverse clinical skills.
• Knowledge of intimate partner violence, teen relationship abuse, trauma.
• Commitment to healing-centered, anti-oppressive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling.
• Facilitate classroom workshops.
• Develop and deliver trainings for staff, parents and community.
• Work with RAPP summer program and supervise MSW interns where applicable.
• Complete related paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Clinical skills

IPV knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Diversity & inclusion

Anti-oppressive practice

Education

MSW or MHC

Job description

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RAPP School Coordinator (Queens)

Full Time Professional Queens, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1516

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Posted: August 31, 2026 | Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Department:

Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)/

Paths To Success

Reports To:

Clinical RAPP Supervisor

Location:

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
• 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
• 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

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