Program Specialist Social Emotional Learning - Baltimore City

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a Program Specialist, Social Emotional Learning to help students build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to succeed in school and life.

You will work directly within schools, partnering with educators, families, and community organizations to provide individualized support and strengthen school engagement. By fostering relationships, coordinating services, and collaborating with partners, you will contribute to safe, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Passion for empowering youth and helping students overcome barriers.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, educators, and community partners.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• At least two years of experience in education, youth development, behavioral health, counseling, case management, social work, or related human services.
• Experience coordinating services and collaborating with schools and community organizations.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, or youth development (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Partner with educators, families, and community organizations to provide individualized student support.
• Coordinate services and collaborate with schools to promote student success.

Skills

Youth empowerment

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology)

Job description

How this role contributes to the Y's mission:

As a Program Specialist, Social Emotional Learning, you'll help students build the confidence, resilience, and skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Working directly within assigned schools, you'll partner with educators, families, and community organizations to provide individualized support, strengthen school engagement, and connect students with the resources they need to thrive. Through relationship building, case management, and collaboration, you'll help create safe, inclusive learning environments where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

This work is right for you if you have:

• A passion for empowering youth and helping students overcome barriers to success.
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, educators, and community partners.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• At least two years of experience in education, youth development, behavioral health, counseling, case management, social work, or a related human services field.
• Experience coordinating services, supporting student success, and collaborating with schools and community organizations.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, or youth development (preferred).
• A bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, or a related field (preferred)