Project Manager/Trainer - Clean Corps

Founded in 1999, CFUF strengthens urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success. As a pioneer in responsible fatherhood, family strengthening, and workforce development, CFUF’s programs seek to help clients fully exit poverty and sustain themselves and their families. CFUF serves Baltimore’s most marginalized residents. Our members (the term we use when referring to our clients) are 98% African-American, 60% male, 89% unemployed, 50% ex-offenders and homeless, and 30% without high school diplomas. Over 90% face one or multiple temporary or chronic personal, logistical, or human barriers.

ALL In is the Center for Urban Families’ comprehensive strategy to accelerate social and economic opportunity and advocate for policies that promote equity and racial justice. Leveraging 20 years of positive impact and applied learnings, the ALL In strategy targets two critical areas: chronic unemployment and family instability. The approach links individual accountability, person-centered case management, and supportive networks with workforce development training, education, and civic engagement. ALL In dismantles poverty and builds long-term social and economic prosperity that results in brighter futures for our members, their families, and the communities in which they live.

National impact: CFUF’s Practitioners Leadership Institute (PLI) provides technical assistance, and promotes and extends best practices in family strengthening, responsible fatherhood and workforce development to practitioners and key stakeholders across the country. CFUF is also nationally renowned for its public policy work in the responsible fatherhood arena.

CFUF is an organization committed to high excellence and quality service to all its stakeholders. Our culture thrives from a transparent, reflective, and creative environment. We are a highly autonomous workforce, and our staff embraces humor, food, fun, and a passion to serve our members. We believe in recognizing and rewarding high performers. All these qualities and attributes make a premier employer of choice.

The Project Manager/Mobility Coach is responsible for overseeing the Clean Corps transitional employment model, including coordinating weekly meetings with the lead agency, managing the program budget, monitoring and submitting staff time sheets, reconciling discrepancies, and conducting periodic field visits to assess staff performance. This role also includes providing data support for reporting and creating staff engagement plans to help transitional employees move toward full-time employment. In addition to project management, the Project Manager/Mobility Coach will provide mobility coaching to transitional staff, focusing on career development and professional growth. In collaboration with the Center for Urban team, including the Supportive Services Manager and Employment Specialist, the Project Manager/Mobility Coach will address barriers to success and help promote long-term employment outcomes. The role also involves overseeing all aspects of the Clean Corps project, ensuring compliance with program requirements and grant metrics, and partnering with team members to ensure successful program implementation. Through mobility coaching, the Project Manager/Mobility Coach will empower staff with the tools and guidance necessary to achieve sustainable life and employment outcomes.

• Project Management & Staff Oversight:
  1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Clean Corps transitional employment model, including managing project timelines, budget tracking, and timesheet management for staff.
  2. Coordinate with the lead agency to ensure alignment with program goals, addressing any challenges or discrepancies in real-time.
  3. Monitor staff performance through regular site visits, ensuring Clean Corps staff members are meeting expectations and delivering quality services.
  4. Support the development of staff engagement activities aimed at fostering professional growth and promoting the transition of employees into full-time employment roles.
• Mobility Coaching & Workforce Development:
  1. Provide ongoing mobility coaching for transitional employment staff, including guidance on career advancement, professional behavior, and workplace navigation.
  2. Collaborate with the Supportive Services Manager and Employment Specialist to assess and address any barriers to success for program participants.
  3. Coordinate with employment specialists to ensure successful placement of enrollees into full-time positions after completing the Clean Corps program.
  4. Deliver support and coaching to program participants as they build their soft skills, including communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Program Coordination & Reporting:
  1. Collect, analyze, and report data to evaluate the progress and success of Clean Corps participants, ensuring the program meets established performance metrics and grant requirements.
  2. Prepare and submit timely program reports to funders, providing updates on outcomes, challenges, and any areas needing attention.
  3. Track and document program activities, ensuring all records and case notes are accurate and up-to-date in the CFUF database.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
  1. Engage with key partners, including Bon Secours, and the CFUF team to ensure clear communication and successful collaboration.
  2. Actively participate in CFUF’s team meetings and community outreach efforts, contributing to strategies that increase program retention and completion rates for Clean Corps participants.
  3. Support program success by liaising with other community-based organizations and resources, ensuring participants have access to supportive services as needed.
• Training & Development:
  1. Support the implementation of workforce development training programs to enhance participants' professional skills and readiness for permanent employment.
  2. Provide ongoing assessments and feedback to Clean Corps participants to ensure their development aligns with workforce expectations.
• Site Visits & Quality Control:
  1. Conduct regular site visits to Clean Corps locations to assess service delivery, evaluate the quality of the program, and ensure compliance with program standards and funder requirements.
  2. Monitor program quality control efforts to ensure the Clean Corps program meets or exceeds all defined metrics.
• Other Duties:
  1. Participate in supervision meetings and professional development activities.
  2. Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful implementation of Clean Corps and workforce development goals.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of practical working experience in training and/or teaching environment.
• Proven experience working directly with diverse populations such as returning citizens, at-risk young adults, individuals suffering from the disease of addiction, people experiencing homelessness and housing instability, public assistance recipients, and the working poor.

• Knowledge of transitional employment best practices
• Knowledge of the framework around cognitive behavioral theory, social work, and/or human services concepts.

• Must be technologically proficient and able to provide training in both virtual and in-person environments
• High ethical standards and values.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Must be a self-starter with the desire and ability to initiate and execute without step-by-step guidance from supervisor.

• Must be resilient and tenacious with a high level of personal integrity.
• Passion for, commitment to and understanding CFUF’s values, principles, and mission of assisting fathers and families in achieving stability and economic success.

CFUF is an equal opportunity employer.