FFC-Unit Supervisor in Brooklyn, New York at Rising Ground, Inc.

Unit Supervisor

Enhanced Family Foster Care • Brooklyn, NY • Full-Time

Posted: October 16, 2026 | Application Deadline: November 24, 2026

Department:	Enhanced Family Foster Care
Reports To:	Regional Manager
Location:	New York
Employment Type:	Full-Time
FLSA	Exempt

About UsFounded 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.

OverviewThe Unit Supervisor serves as a strategic lead and mentor, providing expert direction, clinical insight, and administrative instruction to case planning staff. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive services to birth families, children, and foster parents. By overseeing case management workflows and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, the Unit Supervisor facilitates family reunification and permanency goals while maintaining a high standard of care and support for all stakeholders involved in the child welfare system.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly supervision of assigned staff provide/including:

Ensure rigorous organizational compliance with ACS and New York State DSS regulations by overseeing the delivery of high-impact services aimed at achieving expedited permanency, whether through reunification, adoption, or independent living. This is achieved by championing concurrent and early permanency planning, utilizing a family-to-family approach, and maintaining strict oversight of the timely submission of all mandated documentation.

Monitor and participate in Family Team Conferences; observe workers overall relationships with clients and other systems.Monthly review of progress notes and casework contacts for each caseload: all FASP’s, Permanency Hearing Reports, and all written materials submitted from the agency.