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In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)


 

Family Support Center Director - (E1421G/220001BF)

Job Posting: October 13, 2022

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The University of Maryland School of Social Work has an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Center Director to join their team.  The Director position will oversee all aspects of program development, supervision of staff, budget, fundraising, enrollment, and facilities for the Family Support Center, located in the Promise Heights footprint of Upton/Druid Heights Baltimore City neighborhood.  

This position will collaborate closely with the sponsoring agency, Maryland Family Network, and will work under the supervision of the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) at the University of Maryland Baltimore.  As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of the Family Support Center will provide strategy, leadership, and guidance to support SWCOS in achieving organizational objectives. The Director will develop, monitor, improve, and evaluate programs toward long-term sustainability.

The Family Support Center will offer an opportunity to expand and strengthen the department’s early childhood programming by co-locating integral services for expectant and parenting families of children ages 0 to 48 months and collaborate with multi-generational caregivers to support the safety, stability, healing and growth of children and families. The individual and family-based services will include addressing families’ emergency financial needs, space for education and teaching on caregiving practices and techniques, therapeutic services for children and families, and case management services to support families with navigating systems to address their physical health, social and emotional well-being.

 

SWCOS' mission is to advance social justice through mutually transformative community-university partnerships.  The vision for SWCOS is that all communities will be equitable and promote well-being, self-determination, individual and collective power. Promise Heights is a Promise Neighborhood program, housed in SWCOS and funded by the U.S. Department of Education focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty by significantly improving the educational and developmental outcomes and overall life prospects of children and youth in our most distressed communities.

CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF INNOVATIVE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN THE BALTIMORE AREA, THE SOCIAL WORK COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE (SWCOS) WAS LAUNCHED WITHIN THE UM SSW IN 1992. SWCOS' MISSION IS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH MUTUALLY TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS.

THE VISION OF SWCOS IS THAT ALL COMMUNITIES WILL BE EQUITABLE AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING, SELF-DETERMINATION, INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE POWER. SWCOS PROVIDES GRADUATE LEVEL SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES IN AN ENCOURAGING AND CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE THAT PREPARES THEM TO BE LEADERS.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.

Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job.)

UMB employees are strongly encouraged to follow all CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses.  Employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical settings or field sites continue to be subject to the vaccine requirements of those sites. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Lead the development and implementation of the Family Support Center, including overseeing construction, program design and staff recruitment/onboarding in order to open the new initiative to the community.

  • Lead the development of and provide ongoing support to a Community Advisory Board made up of stakeholders who will inform all aspects of the Center.

  • Provide direct supervision of Center activities, including early childhood programming, workforce development, home visiting, case management, and community organizing.

  • Oversee intervention strategies based on evidence supported models.

  • Manage Center budget, fundraising, and facilities operations.

  • Ensure the Center adheres to organizational values, policies, and practices.

  • Oversee the care, safety, and wellbeing of staff, participants, interns, and volunteers.

  • Coordinate staff meetings, staff orientation, training, and professional development.

  • Support program evaluation activities and fidelity to the Family Support Center model.

  • Oversee the development of systems to collect, analyze, and report data on program outcomes.

  • Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical and programmatic reports.

  • Develop strong working relationships with community partners as well as across the SWCOS department to enhance services to children and family. Specifically collaborating closely with the B'more for Healthy Babies program as well as the Family Connections Baltimore program, both initiatives housed in SWCOS.

  • Other duties, as are appropriate and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree. Master’s in social work, education, human services, or related field is preferred.


Experience: Five (5) years in community service program coordination, development, oversight, or administration. Experience working with urban communities and specifically in-depth knowledge and experience in administration of trauma responsive children and family service programs. Experience overseeing early childhood programming preferred


Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years supervisory experience.


Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement

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Preferred Experience: Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrates a commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Incorporates anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices and principles to accomplish their work. Experience with family-focused and/or home-based clinical services to families with children in urban environments exposed to trauma and racial injustice. Experience with public speaking and presentations to a variety of stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • In-depth knowledge and experience addressing structural barriers experienced by children and families.

  • Demonstrated skill in provision of trauma- and culturally- responsive services and related program development, implementation, and evaluation.

  • Training and supervision of human service staff and students.

  • Administration skills include proposal development, grant reporting; paper and presentation development; and computer literacy.

  • Demonstrated ability to mobilize and utilize community resources, existing knowledge of Upton/Druid heights is preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to attract and retain volunteers.

  • Knowledge of Board structure, its function and Agency/Board relationships.

    The Hiring Range for this position is in the $100,000s to low $110,000s, commensurate with education and experience. 

     


UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

 

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

 

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1421G (220001BF)

Employee Class: Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: Oct 13, 2022

Unposting Date:Nov 12, 2022, 11:59:00 PM

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Senior Community Program Specialist (OMSW) Job #(210001NF)

Job Posting: January 12, 2022: NOTE THAT THIS SEARCH IS ONGOING.

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The University of Maryland School of Social Work has multiple openings for Senior Community Program Specialists to work as a part of the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS).



The Senior Community Program Specialist (Community School Coordinator) is responsible for producing mutually beneficial relationships resulting in meaningful and sustainable educational, employment, and economic opportunities that serve as a catalyst for University sponsored community programming.

This position plans, organizes, and coordinates resources, networks and partnerships for groups, individuals, school communities and families to improve the well-being of Maryland’s residents. Specifically, the Senior Community Program Specialist (Community School Coordinator) is responsible for leading the local Community School model, connecting Baltimore City Public School students to a customized set of services through collaboration with families, teachers, school staff, and community agencies.

The position will be located full-time at one Baltimore City Elementary/ Middle/ or High School and is expected to align all programs, services, and opportunities collaboratively with Baltimore City Public School administration and the Positive Schools Center.

Celebrating over 20 years of innovative social work practice in the Baltimore area, the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) was launched within the UM SSW in 1992. SWCOS' mission is to advance social justice through mutually transformative community-university partnerships. The vision of SWCOS is that all communities will be equitable and promote well-being, self-determination, individual and collective power. SWCOS provides graduate level social work students with hands-on experience with critical social issues in an encouraging and creative atmosphere that prepares them to be leaders.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

This Exempt, Regular position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB REQUIRES ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS



  • Supervises and provides field instruction to graduate social work students in conducting social work assessments that examine risk and strengths of children and their families who attend Elementary Middle Schools. Support graduate students in developing service plans by identifying evidence based or informed programs and services available for a variety of client issues dealing with challenges, strengths, change and crisis.

  • Implement a menu of needs-driven, high-quality programs in adherence with the community school model, including, but not limited to, expanded learning and enrichment opportunities, health services, parent/family engagement, adult education, direct material assistance, and intervention targeted to chronically absent students.

  • Advise principal on how to integrate partners and community members into school governance structures (school leadership, attendance teams, etc), monitors progress to ensure the highest quality programming for all participants.

  • Apply theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and ethics derived from a formal educational program in Social Work.

  • Provide training, guidance, and support to teachers, school administrators, and staff as well as other community partners regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and/or medical care as well as the implementation of restorative practices.

  • Convene and staff the site-based Community School Leadership Team, a coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and this position and may comprise administrators, teachers, support services staff, partners, parents, and others to identify needs, set priorities, and coordinate the strategies.

  • Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or community events; coordinate logistics, scheduling, and participant communications including social media. Work closely with partners to develop and provide appropriate trainings, workshops, and recognition events for participants. Coordinate logistics, scheduling, communications, and participation.

  • Manage program work plans in accordance with specifications and funding limitations in order to shape the program. Oversee daily operations; organize program activities; and set priorities.

  • Maintain and facilitate program data in compliance and with programmatic reports required by sponsors. Make recommendations to management in use of funds to ensure compliance and prepare for regular program audits by sponsors. Collect, complete, and submit program information in required formats for various reporting including internal quarterly program updates and sponsors reports.

  • Assist in evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action.

  • Participate in network meetings and trainings as related to the Community School strategy city-wide as well as initiatives led by Positive Schools Center.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Maryland

Experience: One (1) years in social service program coordination, development, oversight or administration, preferably in an urban school setting.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:


  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrates a commitment to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Incorporates anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices and principles to accomplish their work.

  • Knowledge of best practices in the field as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies related to public schools and out of school time programming.

  • Ability to gather relevant data to synthesize and summarize information in making judgments regarding children and their families

  • Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for resolving problems and facilitating decision-making processes.

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage situations with tact, diplomacy, understanding, and fairness.

  • Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work as part of a team, as well as with individuals and/or families from diverse ethnic, racial, and social-economic backgrounds.

  • Understands the specific experiences of historically marginalized racial groups in the U.S., particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latinx groups.


    The Hiring Range for this position is in the high $50,000s to mid $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience.


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT a UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.




Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1421E

Employee Class: Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: Jan 12, 2022

Unposting Date: Ongoing


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Lead Social Worker (LCSW-C) - (220000PC) that includes a sign-on bonus*:

Job Posting: May 23, 2022

*The selected candidates for this position are eligible for a sign-on bonus totaling a minimum of $5,000. Half of the bonus is payable within the first 30 days of hire and the remaining half is payable after successful completion of 12-month probationary period. The sign on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.

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The University of Maryland School of Social Work has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Social Worker (LCSW-C) to join the Positive Schools Center.

The Lead Social Worker will apply advanced clinical knowledge as well as skills in social work supervision in order to enhance learning for graduate level social work interns (Interns) and the development of clinical skills for social work staff. This position will lead the field instruction for Interns placed in Baltimore City Public Schools through the Positive Schools Center.

This position will also provide weekly clinical supervision to a team of licensed graduate social workers working with the community school strategy with the Positive Schools Center.

This position is housed at the University of Maryland Baltimore campus and will work collaboratively with the SWCOS Director of Social Work Education and Field Initiatives to develop and evaluate program goals and objections as well as implement program strategies and best practices.

The Positive Schools Center, an initiative of the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS), will promote the development of positive supportive and mindful learning communities where students and school staff connect, develop, and grow. The Positive Schools Center aims to partner with school districts to identify and collaborate around issues related to school climate and punitive discipline, especially when those issues result in high rates of suspensions and expulsions.

The School of Social Work is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

This Exempt, Regular position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB REQUIRES ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • DevClinically supervise, mentor and support the work of other social workers at the LMSW level within the program which will include weekly supervision, training, and coaching.

  • Provide program leadership, oversight and clinical supervision for approximately 8-10 Interns in the Positive School Center program. Interns may be in their Foundation or Advanced year of study.

  • Implement the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) competencies and as well as the University of Maryland School of Social Work Field Education curriculum to develop clear expectations of student performance and learning.

  • Provides weekly 1:1 educational supervision of at least one hour per assigned Intern and task supervisor. This may include modeling social work practice with Baltimore youth and families as Interns learn social work practice.

  • Develop learning opportunities for each assigned Intern, using each identified social work competency in relation to the curriculum, and make specific assignments in consultation, as needed, with the Faculty Liaison and task supervisor.

  • Provides timely review and approval of all Intern assignments (i.e., process recordings, case presentations, client documentation, monthly reports and work hours submitted by the student).

  • Provides clear constructive feedback to the Interns on an ongoing basis about their performance using assessment tools, such as process recordings, minutes of meetings, and other assessments specified in a Learning Agreement.

  • Participate in the planning and implementation of Intern education activities (including orientation and seminars) as well as the development of clinical programs and intervention strategies that include staff development and inclusion of evidence supported models.

  • Participate in Positive Schools Center program activities including those based on program principles, outcome objectives, City Schools priorities. Supports the completion of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to funders and private donors.

  • Conduct other duties, as are appropriate and assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure: Licensed as an LCSW-C in the state of Maryland

Experience: Two (2) years of post-licensure (LCSW-C) experience related to the area of treatment including responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others


Supervisory Experience: State of Maryland Board Approval as designated supervisor


Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:


  • Experience and demonstrated skill provision of family-focused, trauma responsive services in urban environments exposed to racial injustice and related program development, implementation and evaluation.

  • Ability to participate in training social workers and students using an equity, inclusion and anti-racist lens.

  • Ability to embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment for students.

  • Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppression concepts and issues, especially as they apply to supervision, program development, implementation and evaluation.

  • Ability to demonstrate ethical decision making by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Work’s Code of Ethics.

  • Ability to apply critical thinking to assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and/or access to social services.

  • Knowledge of advancing human rights and social, economic and environmental justice.

  • Knowledge and experience about community network development and maintenance.

  • Knowledge and experience in public school education in urban communities.

  • Knowledge and experience in social work graduate education and field instruction.


    The Hiring Range for this position is in the $70,000s, commensurate with education and experience. The selected candidates for this position are also eligible for a sign-on bonus totaling a minimum of $5,000. Half of the bonus is payable within the first 30 days of hire and the remaining half is payable after successful completion of 12-month probationary period. The sign on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.


Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3601F

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary: in the $70,000s, commensurate with education and experience

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: May 23, 2022

Unposting Date: Jun 22, 2022, 11:59:00 PM


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Social Worker/Trainer, The Collective of Antiracist Child and Family Systems - (220000D2)

Job Posting: March 2, 2022


The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UM SSW) is accepting applications for a Clinical Instructor.  This full-time, 12-month non-tenure track faculty position will lead the delivery of training, coaching, and technical assistance on the SHARP framework for addressing the contexts of poverty and oppression during service provision. 

The SHARP framework offers providers a way to view issues of oppression impacting their client, as well as partnering with clients to create plans of action to counter oppressive policies and structural issues.

The five components in the SHARP framework are: Structural oppression; Historical context; Analysis of role; Reciprocity and mutuality; and Power. Through this framework, human service workers can focus their work with clients on addressing both the root causes of poverty and their consequences.

Training will be provided to social workers and other human service workers under a five-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a project called The Collective of Antiracist Child and Family Systems (CACFS). In addition, this position will provide field instruction for UM SSW graduate students and provide services to a small number of families through the Family Connections program in collaboration with families and community agencies.  Family Connections Baltimore, operating under the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS), develops and implements community-based family strengthening services that support vulnerable families in achieving safety and well-being. 

Celebrating almost 30 years of innovative social work practice in the Baltimore area, the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) was launched within the UM SSW in 1992. SWCOS’ mission is to advance social justice through mutually transformative community-university partnerships.  A vision where all communities will be equitable and promote well-being, self-determination, individual and collective power.  SWCOS provides graduate level social work students with hands-on experience with critical social issues in an encouraging and creative atmosphere that prepares them to be leaders. 

Family Connections (FC), a SWCOS initiative, is a community mental health program, engaging in a variety of service interventions, research activities, and teaching and learning collaboratives, including initiatives that inform policy development related to the negative effects of disinvestment and structural segregation in Baltimore City.  The design of the program emphasizes the need to partner and collaborate with families. This includes meeting them in their homes and community settings with a focus on engagement and re-engagement throughout the work. Intervention strategies include individual, family, and group modalities that enhance family cohesion and strengthen relationships with particular focus on the families’ capacities to provide safety and well-being for every member.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

This position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB REQUIRES ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide training to social worker practitioners and other human service providers on the SHARP framework.

  • Develop tools and curricula to train on the SHARP framework.

  • Lead communities of practice in understanding and implementing SHARP.

  • Support and co-facilitate a community advisory board

  • Plan and implement systems for documenting and reporting activities.

  • Participate in the planning and implementation of intern education activities that will include collaboration with the Title IVE Public Education for Child Welfare Program and the functions related to TA-FC.

  • Participate in the development of clinical programs and intervention strategies that include staff development and inclusion of evidence supported models.

  • Participate in activities related to a family-oriented trauma practice to include: conducting trainings in implementation of the models; conducting seminars for child welfare workers and interns regarding trauma informed practice, conducting trauma informed family practice seminars for SWCOS students.

  • Provide direct clinical interventions for a small number of Baltimore families enrolled in the Family Connections program. This includes adherence to the principles and interventions prescribed by the model and those that pertain to Trauma Adapted Families Connections (TA-FC).

  • Participate in SWCOS program activities including those based on program principles, development of the strategic plan, and regular organization meetings.

  • Conduct other duties, as are appropriate and assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Five years post-Master’s Degree in Social Work

Minimum Licensure/Certification: LCSW-C in the State of Maryland

Additionally:

  • Supervisory experience preferred

  • In-depth knowledge and experience in trauma responsive children and family service programs, in particular child welfare agencies

  • Demonstrated experience providing anti-racist/anti-oppressive social work services

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Strengthens and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

  • Employs anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices and principles to accomplish work

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people, including people who may be in crisis

  • Demonstrated experience training and facilitating training

  • Experience supporting social workers in developing new skills

  • Experience and demonstrated skill provision of trauma responsive services and related program development, implementation and evaluation

  • Ability to participate in training social workers and students

  • Knowledge and experience about family-focused, home-based clinical services to families with children in urban environments exposed to trauma and racial injustice

  • Knowledge and experience about clinical services for children exposed to maltreatment, individuals with substance use disorders, and children with behavior and learning problems

  • Knowledge and experience about community network development and maintenance

  • Knowledge and experience in social work graduate education and child welfare is preferred


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.


Job: Faculty

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time, non-tenure track, 12-month position

Salary: Commensurate with Education & Experience

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Instruction

Job Posting: March 2, 2022

Unposting Date: Ongoing


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Climate Coach (Senior Program Specialist) - (220000KN)

Job Posting: April 22, 2022

The University of Maryland School of Social Work has an opening for a Climate Coach (Senior Program Specialist) to support the Positive Schools Center. This position will support the delivery of training, coaching, and technical assistance to elementary, middle, and high school leaders, teachers, and staff who are part of Positive Schools Center partner schools and organizations.

The Positive Schools Center (PSC) partners with schools and districts to identify and collaborate around issues related to school climate and punitive discipline, especially when those issues result in high rates of suspensions and expulsions. Through intensive coaching and professional development sessions in the PSC’s five strategies of Trauma Responsive Educational Practices; Restorative & Healing Approaches; Racial Justice & Equity; Social-Emotional, Learning; and Student, Family, & Community Voice in order to transform schools.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

The Hiring Range for this position is in the $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience. UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB REQUIRES ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Leads research, development, and delivery of training programs for Positive Schools Center. Contributes substantially and is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of trainings, school-based coaching, and communication strategies, including providing oversight of school partner services and city-wide education educational outreach.

  • Leads the development and design of training aids such as handouts, Power Point presentations, online material, and evaluation tools using adult learning principles. Responsible for continuously evaluating effectiveness of training materials and revising as needed.

  • Establishes relationships/partnerships and collaborates with external and internal stakeholders (including local school jurisdictions, state agencies and funders) to assess and develop long-term implementation and training plans to ensure needs are effectively met.

  • Develops, recommends, modifies and implements policies and procedures and/or methods of technical assistance to meet changing needs and standards.

  • Provides input on the acquisition and implementation of services offered by outside vendors to use in effective training.

  • Performs day-to-day operational duties such as participating in team planning, field visits to prospective training sites, observation of climate and culture, assessments and report writing.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field


Experience: Three (3) years administrative or program coordination experience


Preferred Experience: Prior experience providing coaching and workshop development, delivery and assessment in the K-12 school based setting is preferred


Preferred Licensure/Certification: Any of the following Restorative Approaches: Social Emotional Learning (Including any CASEL recommended strategy, or similar approach), Mediation, Trauma-Responsive Strategies, Conflict Negation, Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), or Restorative Practices (International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) certified trainer or similar program) is preferred


Other: Related experience to program may be substituted for education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Able to demonstrate understanding and ability to present at an expert level on a variety of topics including Restorative Practice, Race and Equity, Trauma, and Social Emotional Learning

  • Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.

  • Ability to communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas and concepts.

  • Knowledge or urban education, teaching practices and public school systems, in particular in Baltimore City.

  • Demonstrated experience applying anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework in service provision and community partnership.

  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.

  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1431E

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary: The $60,000s to the low $100,000s, commensurate with education and experience

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: Apr 22, 2022

Unposting Date: June 26, 2022, 11:59:00

END OF CLOSED JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Associate Director for Positive Schools Center (Program Director) - (220000OI)

Job Posting: May 19, 2022

The University of Maryland School of Social Work is hiring an Associate Director for Positive Schools Center to oversee the delivery of a Community School strategy as well as training, coaching, and technical assistance to elementary, middle, and high school leaders, teachers, and staff who are part of Positive Schools Center partner schools and organizations.

The Positive Schools Center, an initiative of SWCOS, partners with schools and districts to identify and collaborate around issues related to school climate and punitive discipline, especially when those issues result in high rates of suspensions and expulsions. Through intensive coaching and professional development sessions in the PSC’s five strategies of Trauma Responsive Educational Practices; Restorative & Healing Approaches; Racial Justice & Equity; Social-Emotional, Learning; and Student, Family, & Community Voice to transform schools.

Celebrating 30 years of innovative social work practice in Baltimore, the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) mission is to create and implement innovative models of social work education and service that strengthen individuals, families, organizations, and communities in Baltimore and Maryland. This is accomplished through strategic collaborations between agency, staff, faculty, students and community representatives.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB REQUIRES ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key educators and senior administrators at all levels of state, federal and local government, including principals and superintendents.

  • Oversee all aspects of the Center, including managing staff and consultants, engaging funders and key stakeholders, supporting the Advisory Committee and evaluating performance data.

  • Engage school districts in collaborative conversations designed to obtain information about previous and current activities, needs, and interests related to school climate and supportive discipline.

  • Lead the conceptualization, planning and implementation of interactive training sessions for district and school leaders, staff and teachers.

  • Along with PSC Director, lead in-depth consulting with schools in a variety of topic areas, including creating resilient schools, managing racial and other bias in school and district processes, mindfulness, restorative practices and trauma-responsive practice using a “plan, do, study, act” process.

  • Strategically conceptualizes, plans, implements, and evaluates program goals to ensure success, particularly how issues related to funding, policies, contracts and other systems impact those goals.

  • Participate in the University of Maryland campus community, specifically supporting social work graduate students in their learning and professional development.

  • Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates professional staff in the Positive Schools Center.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree. Master’s Degree in Education or related field is preferred

Experience: Six (6) years of program oversight including program planning, budget, and coordination


Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct management experience required


Preferred Experience: Prior experience leading within K-12 school based settings (i.e. school principal or administrator); demonstrated experience impacting urban school climate and facilitating organizational improvement is preferred


Preferred Licensure/Certification: Any of the following Restorative Approaches: Social Emotional Learning (Including any CASEL recommended strategy, or similar approach), Mediation, Trauma-Responsive Strategies, Conflict Negation, Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), or Restorative Practices (International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) certified trainer or similar program) is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of K-12 program administration, research and/or planning

  • Knowledge of programs, issues, policies related to disparate educational outcomes for children of color and/or children with disabilities preferred

  • Knowledge of best practices, programs, funding sources at the local, state and federal level to address disparate educational outcomes for children of color and/or children with disabilities preferred

  • Knowledge of Maryland State Department of Education systems and processes

  • Experience with plan, do, study, act (such as Breakthrough Series Collaborative) or other improvement science processes strongly desired

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills

  • Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage situations with tact, diplomacy, understanding, and fairness

  • Ability to plan, implement and manage programs, prepare narrative reports

  • Ability to communicate abstract or complex ideas and to seek buy-in and/or consensus

  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.

  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1428G

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary: high $80,000s to the low $100,000s, commensurate with education and experience

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: May 19, 2022

Unposting Date: Jun 18, 2022, 11:59:00 PM

End of previous job description



Assistant Director of Community Schools (Community Program Manager)- (220000T6)

Job Posting: June 2, 2022

The Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work has an opening for an Assistant Director of Community Schools (Community Program Manager.)

The position will provide staff supervision and coaching to multiple Community School Coordinators (Social Workers) working as part of the Positive Schools Center, a program within SWCOS.

This position will serve as a liaison between K-12 school partners and the Positive Schools Center, SWCOS, and UMB. This position is needed to oversee the community school strategy and ensure a robust school-based program leads to outcomes expected by various City and private funding sources.

Celebrating over 20 years of innovative social work practice in the Baltimore area, the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) was launched within the UM SSW in 1992. SWCOS' mission is to advance social justice through mutually transformative community-university partnerships.

The vision for SWCOS is that all communities will be equitable and promote well-being, self-determination, individual and collective power. SWCOS provides graduate level social work students with hands-on experience with critical social issues in an encouraging and creative atmosphere that prepares them to be leaders. In addition, SWCOS provides community members with quality services and creates research opportunities to generate new knowledge on social work practice.

Created in 2015 under the SWCOS department, the Positive Schools Center provides coaching and staff development, community school programming and policy recommendations for Maryland schools. Through building relationships with school teams, the Positive Schools Center collaborates with schools to shift perspective and transform the places where people teach, learn, and live.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

UMB offers a generous benefits package and this Exempt, Regular position includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the $70,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB REQUIRES ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ensure that each site-based community school coordinator prepares, coordinates, and maintains program content and delivery methods for the daily operations and events within community schools for which SWCOS is the lead operator. Supervises, trains, and evaluates social workers serving in the role of Community school Coordinators.

  • Plans integration of separate community schools into a comprehensive community services framework; sharing resources and best practices across schools. Ensure that the community school strategy aligns with the Positive Schools Center’s school climate framework. Sets goals and creates tactics to achieve program objectives. Hires and trains staff as needed.

  • Develops and maintains strategic relationships related to the community schools’ strategy, including sustaining community partnerships and representing SWCOS/Positive Schools Center at community planning groups, partnerships, and funding source meetings. Organizes and/or participates in various committees and teams to consult with program heads and administrative officials on policy and program needs as well as administrative issues.

  • Provides ongoing program monitoring, evaluation, and program improvement activities; develops policies, protocols, or procedures. Evaluates and revises program operating policies and procedures as needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience involving program planning and coordination experience in a related field. Experience in an urban public school setting working on Community School strategies is preferred.


Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of work coordination, training, or supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Strategic and analytic thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Skill in supervising, mentoring and team building in order to provide guidance and instruction to a highly-skilled professional staff

  • Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects as well as multi-tasking with attention to details

  • Skill in data collection and analysis with an ability to solve problems and make sound judgements

  • Knowledge of K-12 public education, primarily in the Baltimore region with Community Schools


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1421F

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000s, commensurate with education and experience

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: June 2, 2022

Unposting Date: Jul 2, 2022, 11:59:00pm

END OF JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Social Worker - (210001LG)


The application period for this job has closed. We’ll announce new opportunities, so please check back!

Job Posting: Closed 12/13/2021

The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UM SSW) is accepting applications for a Family Connections Social Worker. 

This full-time, 12-month staff position is responsible for providing social services for the Family Connections and Trauma Adapted Family Connections program in order to restore and enhance social functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations or communities through assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and advocacy.

This multi-year project, operating under the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS), develops, implements, and tests community-based family strengthening services that support vulnerable families to achieve their safety, well-being, and stability.

Celebrating over 20 years of innovative social work practice in the Baltimore area, the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) was launched within the UM SSW in 1992. SWCOS' mission is to advance social justice through mutually transformative community-university partnerships.

The vision of SWCOS is that all communities will be equitable and promote well-being, self-determination, individual and collective power. SWCOS provides graduate level social work students with hands-on experience with critical social issues in an encouraging and creative atmosphere that prepares them to be leaders.

This Exempt, Regular position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Travel required working with families and collaborating partners in the local community. In-state and out-of-state travel may be required to conferences or meetings as needed.


The University of Maryland, Baltimore was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine. (Feb 2021)


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide direct clinical interventions for Baltimore families enrolled in the program. This includes adherence to the principles and interventions prescribed by the model(s)

  • Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify and constructs service plans that best meet the client’s needs, and determine best resources available.

  • Develop plans by identifying programs and services available for a variety client issues dealing with challenges, change, and crisis.

  • Maintain case history records and document client(s) progress utilizing Management Information Systems (MIS).

  • Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and/or medical care.

  • Maintain and keep documentation related to actions taken as part of the intake process, including filling out and filing intake forms, maintaining the intake database, generating reports, and maintaining correspondence;

  • Work closely with the program staff to develop materials to promote the program and share information with human service providers within Baltimore City;

  • Work closely with program staff to identify, monitor, and analyze potential systemic or policy issues that arise through the treatment process;

  • Participate in SWCOS program activities including those based on program principles, development of the strategic plan, and regular organization meetings;

  • Conduct other duties, as are appropriate and assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:


Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Maryland

Preferred Experience: Experience in trauma responsive children and family service programs is preferred

Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people, including people who may be in crisis.

  • Ability to understand project goals and objectives, engage in planning, and implement goals within a team structure.

  • Strong communication skills: ability to write well and communicate effectively, specifically over the phone, through letters and email.

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

  • Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

  • Knowledge and experience about family-focused, home based clinical services to families with children in urban environments exposed to trauma and racial injustice.

  • Knowledge and experience about clinical services for children exposed to maltreatment, individuals with substance use disorders, and children with behavior and learning problems.

  • Knowledge and experience about community network development and maintenance.



    The Hiring Range for this position is in the low $50,000s to high $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience.


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.


Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3601D

Employee Class: Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: Nov 22, 2021

Unposting Date: Dec 13, 2021, 11:59:00 PM


END OF JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Director of Strategic Partnerships

The application period for this job has closed. We’ll announce new opportunities, so please check back!

Job Posting: Closed December 19, 2021


The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work is currently seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Promise Heights program. 

This position will enable Promise Heights, housed within the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS), to strengthen and grow relationships with all current and potential stakeholders.

The Director of Strategic Partnerships will be part of the SWCOS Leadership Team and will collaborate across all of its program areas to address neighborhood, school, family, and student needs. The Director of Partnerships will oversee community partnerships in collaboration with the University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore City Police Department, and other community-based organizations and faith-based institutions serving the Upton/Druid Heights community. 

Additionally, the Director of Partnerships will develop strategic relationships with local and regional lawmakers to advocate for the needs of the Promise Heights target community.

The Promise Neighborhood program is a U.S. Department of Education initiative focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty by significantly improving the educational and developmental outcomes of children and youth in our most distressed communities. The University of Maryland School of Social Work is the lead agency for the Promise Heights Promise Neighborhood located in the West Baltimore communities of Upton/Druid Heights and is charged with improving education, health and economic successes for children, their families, and communities.

The School of Social Work is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

This Exempt, Regular position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine. (Feb 2021)


Essential Functions

  • Work with the SWCOS Leadership Team to review and analyze community data, needs assessments, logic models, performance measures, and action plans to determine the needed partnerships and supports. Strategically assess the program supports provided for children from birth until they graduate from high school and transition to college and career in order to make recommendations and develop new partnerships.

  • Form partnerships with agencies in the community that enrich the school environment and will provide services for children and families in the areas of mental health, health, dental, adult programming, after-school, legal etc. Create and execute partnership documents. Work with Director of Data and Evaluation to finalize data-sharing agreements with partners.

  • Collaborate with Promise Heights school-based teams and principals about existing partners and their whole school impact on a quarterly basis using data Baltimore City Public Schools as well as an internal database system. Use data from multiple sources to inform decision-making.

  • Scale-up partnerships across Promise Heights programs to serve more students and families and avoid duplication of services.

  • Collaborate with community stakeholders to create strategies to address systemic inequities. This may include presentations and trainings to new and potential partners as well as participation in local events, work groups and conferences.

  • Work with the University of Maryland development team and the Promise Heights leadership to solicit donations and funding from philanthropic sources.

  • Develop systems and strategies to comply with locally and federally mandated requirements; monitor for performance. Reporting, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Communications, or related field preferred.

Experience: Six (6) years of program oversight including program planning, budget, and coordination.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct management experience required.

Preferred Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Proven team building and team-leadership skills.

  • Demonstrated experience applying anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework in service provision and community partnership.

  • Track record of establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations.

  • Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies.

  • Ability to exercise appropriate independent judgement, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and concerns.

  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.

    The Hiring Range for this position is in the mid $80,000s to mid $90,000s, commensurate with education and experience.


UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.


If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1428G

Employee Class: Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work - Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: Nov 19, 2021

Unposting Date: Dec 19, 2021, 11:59:00 PM

END OF JOB DESCRIPTION


 


This job has been filled.

 

Job Posting: June 3, 2022

Associate Community School Director (Community Program Specialist) - (220000T7)

Promise Heights is currently hiring an Associate Community School Director (Community Program Specialist) to work alongside a Community School Director (licensed social worker) placed at a Baltimore City Public School (BCPSS).

The Associate Community School Director is responsible for producing mutually beneficial relationships resulting in meaningful and sustainable educational, employment, and economic opportunities that serve as a catalyst for community program empowerment.

This position plans, organizes, and coordinates technology, resources, networks, and partnerships for groups, individuals, and/or families to achieve the goals to improve the community well-being of school and community members.

The Promise Neighborhood program is a U.S. Department of Education initiative focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty by significantly improving the educational and developmental outcomes and overall life prospects of children and youth in our most distressed communities. The core idea behind the initiative is to provide both effective schools and strong systems of support to children, youth and their families in poverty and thus meeting their health, social services, and educational needs.

The University of Maryland School of Social Work is the lead agency for the Promise Heights Promise Neighborhood in the Upton/Druid Heights neighborhood in West Baltimore. Promise Heights is charged with working with community-based organizations, schools, faith-based institutions, and others to build a pipeline of wraparound services to ensure pathways out of poverty for youth and their families.

The School of Social Work is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

In June 2022, the UMB School of Social Work was listed #1 of the Top 25 Schools of Social Work in the United States by College Factual, and UMB was ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb. 2021.)

UMB offers a generous benefits package and this Exempt, Regular position includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the low to mid $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB REQUIRES ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist in the management of the Community School programs by monitoring progress and operations program components and ensure the highest quality programming for all stakeholders. Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes.

  • Coordinate the Community School Family Engagement program development and implementation. Family Engagement coordination will include significant assessment, evaluation, and intervention utilizing best practice/promising practice models for family support and outreach.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with families, staff, partners, students and community members to create a network of support needed for family engagement to be successful. Assist in the development and implementation of recruiting plans for the family engagement program, including groups (Parent Teacher Organization), individuals (Parent volunteers), and/or families for specific events and initiatives.

  • Develop and facilitate parent workshops, events and initiatives. Coordinating logistics for Family Engagement programming including the school newsletter and social media pages.

  • Assist in evaluating the Family Engagement program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action. Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement policies or procedures to ensure effective operation of the program.

  • Assist Community School Director (social worker) in conducting social work assessments that examine risk and strengths of children and their families. Assist with student and/or parent groups focused on behavioral health and social/emotional learning. Perform family outreach and case management for school and community families, including home visits. Responsible for completing appropriate documentation.

  • Participate in capacity-building activities, including initiative-wide and site-based training, professional development, network meetings, and site visits. Assist Community School Director to ensure participation of other needed or required site-based staff. And participate in site-based Baltimore City Public Schools committees, as needed.

  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree required, degree in social sciences, such as social work or psychology preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of community program coordination, development, oversight or administration.


Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • General knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar. General knowledge of and skill in the use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software to produce documents and maintain information. Ability to present statistical material in table, chart, or graph form.

  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments.

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), and state regulations.

  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as with individuals and/or families from diverse ethnic, racial, and social-economic backgrounds.

  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.


UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.


IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1421D

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary: Low to mid $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work

Job Posting: June 3, 2022

Unposting Date: Jul 3, 2022, 11:59:00 PM

END OF JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Associate Community School Director (Community Program Specialist) - (210001GP)

Job Posting: Closed 11/9/2021



Promise Heights is currently hiring an Associate Community School Director (Community Program Specialist) to work alongside a Community School Director (licensed social worker) placed at a Baltimore City Public School (BCPSS). The Associate Community School Director is responsible for producing mutually beneficial relationships resulting in meaningful and sustainable educational, employment, and economic opportunities that serve as a catalyst for community program empowerment.

This position plans, organizes, and coordinates technology, resources, networks, and partnerships for groups, individuals, and/or families to achieve the goals to improve the community well-being of school and community members.

The Promise Neighborhood program is a U.S. Department of Education initiative focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty by significantly improving the educational and developmental outcomes and overall life prospects of children and youth in our most distressed communities.

The core idea behind the initiative is to provide both effective schools and strong systems of support to children, youth and their families in poverty and thus meeting their health, social services, and educational needs. The University of Maryland School of Social Work is the lead agency for the Promise Heights Promise Neighborhood in the Upton/Druid Heights neighborhood in West Baltimore.

Promise Heights is charged with working with community-based organizations, schools, faith-based institutions, and others to build a pipeline of wraparound services to ensure pathways out of poverty for youth and their families.

The School of Social Work is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.


The University of Maryland, Baltimore was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine. (Feb 2021)


Essential Functions

  • Assist in the management of the Community School programs by monitoring progress and operations program components and ensure the highest quality programming for all stakeholders. Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes.

  • Coordinate the Community School Family Engagement program development and implementation. Family Engagement coordination will include significant assessment, evaluation, and intervention utilizing best practice/promising practice models for family support and outreach.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with families, staff, partners, students and community members to create a network of support needed for family engagement to be successful. Assist in the development and implementation of recruiting plans for the family engagement program, including groups (Parent Teacher Organization), individuals (Parent volunteers), and/or families for specific events and initiatives.

  • Develop and facilitate parent workshops, events and initiatives. Coordinating logistics for Family Engagement programming including the school newsletter and social media pages.

  • Assist in evaluating the Family Engagement program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action. Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement policies or procedures to ensure effective operation of the program.

  • Assist Community School Director (social worker) in conducting social work assessments that examine risk and strengths of children and their families. Assist with student and/or parent groups focused on behavioral health and social/emotional learning. Perform family outreach and case management for school and community families, including home visits. Responsible for completing appropriate documentation.

  • Participate in capacity-building activities, including initiative-wide and site-based training, professional development, network meetings, and site visits. Assist Community School Director to ensure participation of other needed or required site-based staff. And participate in site-based Baltimore City Public Schools committees, as needed.

  • Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:


Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree, degree in social sciences, such as social work or psychology preferred.

  • Experience: Two (2) years of community program coordination, development, oversight or administration.

  • Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class 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.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • General knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar. General knowledge of and skill in the use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software to produce documents and maintain information. Ability to present statistical material in table, chart, or graph form.

  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments.

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), and state regulations.

  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as with individuals and/or families from diverse ethnic, racial, and social-economic backgrounds.

  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.


The Hiring Range for this position is in the low $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience. This Exempt, Regular position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
 

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

TUMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.


 

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1421D

Employee Class: Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work

Job Posting: Oct. 26, 2021

Unposting Date: Nov. 9, 2021, 11:59:00pm



IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY, FOR ANY PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU AND LET US KNOW THE NATURE OF YOUR REQUEST AND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

END OF JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Director of Data and Evaluation - (210001H1)

The application period for this job has closed. We’ll announce new opportunities, so please check back!

Job Posting: CLOSED.


The University of Maryland School of Social Work is currently seeking a Director of Data and Evaluation to be housed in the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS). SWCOS develops and implements community-based family strengthening services that support vulnerable families in achieving safety and well-being.

This full-time, 12-month, open rank, research faculty position is responsible for leading the data and evaluation team in collecting, analyzing, and using data to inform the development, implementation and/or continuous improvement of cradle-to-career pathways and targeting interventions and solutions effectively. Programs to be evaluated include early childhood, K-12, college and career, community school, and clinical social work interventions.

An initial focus of the Director of Data and Evaluation will be Promise Heights, a U.S. Department of Education Promise Neighborhood grant funded initiative, focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty by significantly improving the educational and developmental outcomes and overall life prospects of children and youth in our most distressed communities.

The core idea behind the initiative is that providing both effective schools and strong systems of support to children, youth and their families in poverty and thus meeting their health, social services, and educational needs will offer them the best hope for a better life.

The University of Maryland School of Social Work is the lead agency for this Promise Neighborhood grant and is charged with working with community-based organizations, schools, faith-based institutions, and others to build a pipeline of wraparound services for youth and their families.

All work is conducted with a sharp focus on anti-racism/anti-oppression, supporting the development of equitable solutions, and power-building for those most impacted by poverty and oppression.


Position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit applications before December 1st, 2021, using the following secure link: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=210001H1&lang=en


The School of Social Work is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine. (Feb 2021)


Essential Functions

  • Strategically plan and communicate to align the mission, vision, service delivery and evaluation planning and execution across the organization.

  • Collaborate with program staff to ensure each segment of the cradle-to-career pipeline intervention has a robust and effective evaluation plan.

  • Lead staff and partners in collecting and analyzing data, and measuring against stated goals/outcomes, and revise evaluation plans as needed consistent with the Results-Based Accountability framework.

  • Responsible for providing subject matter expertise and direction in research designs, analysis, and management of quantitative and qualitative data.

  • Lead data and evaluation team to support and enhance the shared longitudinal case management data system (ProMIS) for individual children and adults participating in programming and oversee the training of system users. Consult on improvements and management of ProMIS as needed.

  • Lead program staff in creating data-sharing agreements with all partner organizations.

  • Collaborate with program leadership to ensure programs are being implemented with fidelity and that services are organized around student- and family-level data and outcomes.

  • Monitor outcomes and services to ensure successful reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

  • Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to create a system by which to share back data, outcomes, and goal progress with neighborhood residents, partners, staff, and funders.

  • Strategically communicate research and evaluation findings to a variety of stakeholders including community members, funders, and academia. Develop multiple methods of outcome dissemination, including infographics and written reports.

  • Facilitate data collection and evaluation in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhood Evaluation Team. This includes working with the Urban Institute on the Government Performance and Results Act’s (GPRA) data analysis and annual neighborhood survey.

  • Supervise Data Analyst, graduate assistants, and interns, as connected to data and/or evaluation work.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in education, data analytics, public health, social work, social science, or related field.

  • Five years’ relevant work experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

  • Demonstrated proficiency with results-based accountability.

  • Demonstrated skills in using data in an applied setting to measure results and guide program implementation. Experience with performance management and reporting in a public sector and/or grant compliance setting preferred.

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop innovative strategies and solutions.

  • Comfortable in startup atmosphere where change and ambiguity are the norm.

  • Experience with Institutional and Research Review Board protocols.

  • Strong demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression practices.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Ability to manage large number of projects with various components and stakeholders in effective and time-constrained contexts. Required to assess, formulate, and evaluate the impact of recommended or implemented policies from a strategic and/or operational perspective

  • Demonstrate attention to detail while prioritizing in a multi-task, high-paced environment

  • Ability to interpret and explain data in succinct ways to a variety of stakeholders. Work is reviewed against overall goals with full accountability for results.

  • Experience with management information systems and data analysis software; commitment and experience of working to reform systems and coordinate data resources and information in pursuit of common goals.

  • Ability to use data to inform successful grant development and publications.

  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

  • Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use facilitation skills to build consensus.

  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.

  • Ability to manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders including community partners, residents, elected officials so that data is integrated into the culture of the initiative.

  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
 

 

Job: Open-Rank Research Faculty

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Organization: School of Social Work

Job Posting: Oct. 19, 2021

Unposting Date: CLOSED in 2022


If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

END OF JOB DESCRIPTION

 

College & Career Readiness, Assistant Director - (220000GU)

The application period for this job has closed. We’ll announce new opportunities, so please check back!

Job Posting CLOSED: April 26, 2022

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

The University of Maryland School of Social Work has an opening for a College and Career Assistant Director (Community Program Specialist Senior) to join the Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS). The Assistant Director oversee the postsecondary programing in Promise Heights and SWCOS. This position will plan a comprehensive college and career readiness framework that incorporates best practices in preparing students for high school completion and advancing in their goals following graduation. This position works across multiple schools and communities to supervise, train, and evaluate College and Career Readiness Coordinators in their roles helping students make informed and effective educational and career choices by offering programs on high school choice, post-secondary options, career options, and academic and occupational training needed to succeed in the workplace.

SWCOS' mission is to advance social justice through mutually transformative community-university partnerships. The vision for SWCOS is that all communities will be equitable and promote well-being, self-determination, individual and collective power. Promise Heights is a Promise Neighborhood program, housed in SWCOS and funded by the U.S. Department of Education focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty by significantly improving the educational and developmental outcomes and overall life prospects of children and youth in our most distressed communities.

This Exempt, Regular position offers a generous benefits package that starts with 11 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the universities System of Maryland schools.

UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine. (Feb 2021)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises, trains, and evaluates College and Career Readiness (CCR) Coordinators. Ensures that each site-based College and Career Readiness Coordinator prepares, coordinates, and maintains program content and delivery methods for the daily operations and events within assigned schools. Identify and facilitate professional development for CCR staff to include onboarding as well as weekly supervision.

Leads the integration of College and Career activities and programs into a comprehensive college and career readiness framework, sharing resources and best practices across teams. Sets goals and creates tactics to achieve program objectives.

Develops and maintains strategic relationships related to the CCR strategy, including sustaining community partnerships and representing UMB/ SWCOS/ Positive Schools Center/ Promise Heights at community planning groups, partnerships, and funding source meetings. Specifically, maintains comprehensive knowledge and relationships with college and career organizations and partners in the Baltimore City area to create a menu of options for graduating students and alumni.

Organizes and/or participates in various committees and teams to consult with program leads and administrative officials on policy and program needs as well as administrative issues. Provides ongoing program monitoring, evaluation, program improvement activities and reporting. Evaluates and revises program operating policies and procedures as needed.

Identify and establish partnerships and resources within UMB and the Baltimore community to support college and career access.

Track and facilitate all grant deadlines, deliverables, and data for reporting.

Participate in department wide meetings, training, planning sessions and additional administrative tasks

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Three (3) years in program coordination, development, oversight or administration. Experience working with urban school communities and specifically with college and career readiness and community service is preferred.

Additionally: Related experience to program may be substituted for education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrates a commitment to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Incorporates anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices and principles to accomplish their work.

Knowledge of best practices in the field as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies related to public education and postsecondary opportunities

Ability to gather relevant data to synthesize and summarize information in making judgments regarding program implementation

Excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage situations with tact, diplomacy, understanding, and fairness. Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and information obtained through partnerships with Baltimore City Public Schools

Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work as part of a team, as well as with individuals and/or families from diverse ethnic, racial, and social-economic backgrounds.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW OR POLICY. FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFFING DEPARTMENT AT HRJOBS@UMARYLAND.EDU.

IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), DURING ANY PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A UMB JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT HRDIVERSITY@UMARYLAND.EDU. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INQUIRIES CONCERNING AN ADA REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE RESPONDED TO FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1421E

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary: The 60Ks, Commensurate with Education & Experience

Shift: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization: School of Social Work -Community Outreach Service

Job Posting: April 5, 2022

Unposting Date: April 26, 2022, 11:59:00 PM

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END OF JOB DESCRIPTION

 
 

 
 

 


 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

END OF CURRENT PROMISE HEIGHTS JOB SEARCH

 

CLOSED 4/26/22: College & Career Readiness, Assistant Director - (220000GU)

CLOSED 11/9/21: Associate Community School Director (Community Program Specialist) - (210001GP)