Service Coordinator

Overview

The Choice Program Service Coordinator provides high-quality, high-impact direct services to young people involved with the Department of Juvenile Services through community-based youth and family engagement. This position supports the organization's efforts to
1) disentangle young people from the youth legal system
2) improve wellbeing through goal creation and attainment
3) increase economic opportunities for young people through vocational training.

The Choice Program

The Choice Program Service Coordinator provides high-quality, high-impact direct services to young people involved with the Department of Juvenile Services through community-based youth and family engagement. This position supports the organization’s efforts to
1) disentangle young people from the youth legal system
2) improve wellbeing through goal creation and attainment and
3) increase economic opportunities for young people through vocational training.

• Providing in-person, community-based mentoring and advocacy to young people ensuring high-quality, high-impact service delivery
• Assisting young people with goal planning and achievement
• Documenting and reporting on engagement efforts with young people and families, both internally with other Choice team members and externally with the Department of Juvenile Services
• Collaborating with Choice Ameri Corps Member Mentors to facilitate and coordinate activities for young people on evenings and weekends
• Attending organizational and regular team meetings
• Engaging in training opportunities to foster positive youth development

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year of experience working, or volunteering, in youth development programming, youth advocacy, K-12 education or a related field
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle where you are on the insurance

Note:

Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Experience mentoring youth
• Experience working or volunteering for an organization, institution, or company with, or personally having, a strong commitment to anti-racist practices, equity and inclusion
• Customer Relations Management (CRM)/information database experience
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

A background check will be required.

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Open Until Filled

Salary: $50,500 - $58,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Full-time

Grant Funded

This position is Grant Funded, wherein employment is contingent upon award renewal.

Exempt

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator .

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As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.