The University of Maryland School of Social Work has openings
for Senior Community Program Specialists to work as a part of the
Positive Schools Center, an initiative of The Center for
Restorative Change. The Senior Community Program Specialist
(Community School Coordinator) partners with a Baltimore City
Public School to plan, organize, and coordinate resources, networks
and partnerships for groups, individuals, families, and school
communities to improve the well-being of Baltimore's residents.
Specifically, the Senior Community Program Specialist (Community
School Coordinator) is responsible for leading a Community School
model, uniquely designed to meet the interests and strengths of
students and families. The result is the creation of a more
positive and engaged school community. 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.
The Positive Schools Center (PSC) provides coaching and staff development, community school programming and policy recommendations for Maryland schools. Through building relationships with school teams, the PSC collaborates with schools to shift perspective and transform the places where people teach, learn, and live. The foundation of the PSC's work is built on a strong racial justice understanding and equity focus. The PSC approaches school change through embedding restorative approaches, trauma-responsive strategies, social-emotional learning, and community voice into schools' routines, policies, and culture.
Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, 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 is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Primary Duties:
The Positive Schools Center (PSC) provides coaching and staff development, community school programming and policy recommendations for Maryland schools. Through building relationships with school teams, the PSC collaborates with schools to shift perspective and transform the places where people teach, learn, and live. The foundation of the PSC's work is built on a strong racial justice understanding and equity focus. The PSC approaches school change through embedding restorative approaches, trauma-responsive strategies, social-emotional learning, and community voice into schools' routines, policies, and culture.
Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, 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 is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Primary Duties:
- Supervise and provide task supervision to graduate social work students in conducting social work assessments that examine risks and strengths of children and their families who attend elementary, middle, and high schools. Support graduate students in developing service plans by identifying strength-based approaches to supporting children and families in an educational setting, as well as best practices in navigating the educational system.