Senior RAPP Coordinator

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter and support services and a leading provider of housing and services for families experiencing homelessness. Across 24 shelters in New York City, URI provides safe housing for nearly 4,000 individuals and their pets every night and serves more than 40,000 people annually.

URI’s work is grounded in survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. In addition to emergency and transitional housing, URI delivers a robust continuum of Justice Initiatives—including economic empowerment, legal education and advocacy, prevention and youth programming, and abusive partner intervention—designed to break cycles of violence, instability, and poverty. URI also develops permanent affordable and supportive housing, advancing long-term pathways to safety, healing, and stability for families and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior RAPP Coordinator provides site-based leadership for a designated RAPP Hub and oversees the implementation of the Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP).This role supervises the RAPP Coordinator and Community Organizer at their respective site and ensures high-quality, equitable, and mission-aligned programming.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of a borough-specific hub for RAPP.
• Provide inclusive supervision and leadership to hub-based staff, including clinical supervision where appropriate.
• Support professional development and career pathways for direct reports.

Program Pillars & Strategic Oversight

• RJ/TJ Leadership:Oversee the fidelity of restorative and transformative justice practices within the hub, ensuring they are grounded in trauma-informed care.
• Summer Program Management:Direct the strategic vision of the summer leadership intensive, ensuring the successful preparation of youth leaders for the academic year.
• Community Action Projects (CAPs):Monitor the execution of CAPs across the hub, ensuring they meet funder deliverables while fostering genuine student agency.
• Youth Leadership Initiatives:Guide the curriculum design for youth empowerment to align with URI’s Theory of Change.

Program & Fiscal Management

• Develop and achieve annual program goals aligned with KPIs and funder deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee accurate and timely data entry and reporting.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field with active NYS licensure.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years of experience in youth programming, supervision, or clinical leadership.
• Strong commitment to equity, trauma-informed care, and project management.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will be required to read printed and handwritten materials.
• Will be required to manipulate the computer mouse and keyboard.
• Will be required to read information on computer screen.
• Will be required to use computer keyboard and mouse.
• Requires regular travel across all five boroughs.

At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

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