YMU Program Coordinator

Young Men United Program Coordinator

United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) is seeking an experienced, passionate and compassionate individual to provide case management and general administrative services to our Young Men United youth participants and their families. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience working with under-resourced youth and families in a multi-generational approach and providing supports over a sustained period of time.

Young Men United Overview

United Way of Central Maryland's Young Men United (YMU) program is an innovative approach designed to support young men of color with their educational and vocational dreams – complete high school, pursue post-secondary education (college/training/certification) and embark on fulfilling careers while closing ongoing education and earning gaps. While in high school, YMU will help students develop life skills and enhance their learning by providing academic enrichment and educational field trips, as well as wraparound services to students and families to support their educational and economic goals.

Support will continue for students (and their families) as they enter and complete post-secondary education. Integral to this strategy, UWCM will partner with other non-profits that will provide mentorship, college and career counseling and scholastic support. YMU is an opportunity to support young black and brown young men and keep them on track with the crucial tools they need to develop bright futures.

Young Men United will:

• Break down barriers to opportunity and access for young men of color
• Help hundreds of young men of color locally complete high school, a post-secondary higher education, and enter the workforce with a meaningful career
• Create a community of young men who will support one another to realize their full potential
• Elevate and link critical, holistic services to support and empower young men of color to achieve their educational and vocational dreams
• Build upon the strengths of each participant, dismantling barriers and connecting them to pathways leading to career fulfillment and financial success
• Serve as a collaborator and convener, partnering with other non-profits who will provide direct service programming through a layered approach
• Through these partners, ensure YMU provides customized, long-term holistic support for students and their families, including:
• Exposure to and awareness of different industries, careers and post-secondary pathways
• College and career guidance (academic program research, application, and financial aid guidance)
• Access to and guidance on training/certification programs and trade education opportunities
• Academic support, including technology resources and training
• Mentorships, internships, job shadowing, and paid part-time employment
• Financial education and support for students and families
• Connection to supportive resources like housing, food, and mental health support for students and families

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The YMU Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall implementation of parent, family, and community engagement support services for YMU families and students. The YMU Engagement Coordinator will report to the Manager, Young Men United, and work closely with UWCM and program partner staff to share information and coordinate efforts to best support the needs of YMU participants and their families.

This includes coordinating and implementing efforts to develop and implement a success plan with each student & family based on their needs and aspirations and working with them to make regular progress. This position requires flexibility in working with students and families individually and collectively at school-sites, family homes, community sites and other locations as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):

70% Student and Family Engagement

• Responsible for identifying service needs of YMU participants and family members and providing support, community outreach and comprehensive case management services, referrals or resources to help each family achieve their goals.
• Engage YMU program partners, as appropriate, for information sharing and…