How to use YSM

How to Use YSM

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We designed YSM to be intuitive to use. Instructions and 5-minute "Help" videos are posted throughout the site, and are also organized by user type below. Watch videos for "All YSM Users" if you need help getting started. Please also watch videos designed for your specific role, particularly if you are a YSM Supervisor or YSM Program Manager in a service provider organization. Thank you!

All YSM Users

Service Providers

Schools and School Districts

Coalitions

Funders/Sponsors

All YSM Users

General public as well as service providers, school/district staff, coalitions, and funders

YSM Tour	Provides brief overview of YSM, how to use the system and how to find information about schools and service providers in the community.
Searching for Services	Demonstrates different search techniques and options.
Registering in YSM	Assists users in registering as a new organization or a new member.
Reports-Coming Soon!	Demonstrates how to effectively utilize existing reports and how to create new reports for individual needs.
Retrieve Your User Name & Password	Guides you through the process of retrieving your username and/or resetting your YSM password.

Service Providers

Organizations that provide direct or capacity building services to children, youth or other service providers.

YSM Supervisors

Printable instructions are also available in the Quick Reference Guide for YSM Supervisors

YSM Supervisor - Your Role and How to Complete Your Organizational Profile	Describes the role of the YSM Supervisor and step by step directions on how to complete organizational profile.
Creating Programs in YSM	A more in-depth view on how to create your organization’s programs in the system.
Using the YSM Management Grid (Organization Status Table)	A guide on how to best utilize the management grid to manage your organizational and program profiles.
Managing YSM Members in Your Organization	Demonstrates how to approve and reject membership requests in your organization, or to switch the YSM Supervisor role to a different person.
Demonstrating Your Organization’s Relationships	Instructions to show your organization’s network of relationships with other service providers, coalitions and funders.

YSM Program Managers

Printable instructions also available in the Quick Reference Guide for YSM Program Managers

YSM Program Manager-Your Role and How to Use the Management Grid	Describes the role of the YSM Program Manager and how to utilize the management grid to keep your program profiles up to date.
Description	An in-depth view on how to complete the Description section of your program profile.
Eligibility	An in-depth view on how to complete the Eligibility section of your program profile.
Services and Outcomes	An in-depth view on how to complete the Services and Outcomes section of your program profile.
Service Settings and Locations	An in-depth view on how to complete the Service Settings and Location section of your program profile. Capacity and participation numbers are also entered in this section.

Schools and School Districts

YSM School District Supervisors & YSM School Campus Supervisors

Printable instructions also available in the Quick Reference Guide for YSM School District Supervisors & the Quick Reference Guide for YSM School Campus Supervisors-Coming soon!

YSM School District Supervisor-Your Role and how to Create your District's Profile-Coming Soon!	Describes the role of the District Supervisor, how to register your district, import a list of schools and how to complete the district profile.
Managing Members	Instructions on how to approve and reject membership requests in your District.

Counselors and Educators

Printable instructions also available in the Quick Reference Guide for Counselors and Educators

Coalitions

Organizations that engage in collaborative efforts for community change.

YSM Supervisors of Coalition Organizations-Printable instructions also available in the

Quick Reference Guide for YSM Coalition Supervisors

Managing your Coalition's Profile	Describes the role of the YSM Supervisor, how to register your organization, complete your profile and manage members.

Funders/Sponsors

Organizations that provide funding or sponsorship to other organizations.

YSM Supervisors of Funder/Sponsor Organizations

Printable instructions also available in the Quick Reference Guide for Funders

Funder Profile and Features of Interest	Gives an overview of YSM features geared to funder interests, such as YSM reports and use of the outcome measures filter, and explains how to demonstrate relationships with your funded partners in YSM.