18 Degrees is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and cultural diversity. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multi-cultural/multi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
FULL – TIME OPPORTUNITIES
- Lead Certified Teachers: $20.25 with $200 Hiring Bonus.
- Certified Teachers $19.25 with $100 Hiring Bonus.
Come teach as a Lead Certified Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Teacher at 18 Degrees where success and new beginnings come to light for all children and families – and could be where your new career does the same! Do you enjoy working in a diverse community and directly with Infant/Toddler/Preschool children, influencing their future?
- Assist in the plans and implements the daily program of development experiences for a group of young children; includes experience in a variety of activities and materials in areas such as art, music, literature, science and mathematics, etc.
- Work side by side with Parents/Guardians to promote the best understanding for growth and development of their child/children.
- Encourage participation in programs, be available for Parent/Guardians conferences, and attend parent groups, meetings and any other agency sponsored events.
EEC Lead Teacher Certification required / Candidates enrolled in college / EEC
certification program considered. We offer EEC Certification programs with paid class time
and additional certificate or degree opportunities!
Competitive pay rate, benefits, hiring bonus and educational advancement opportunities. Multi-
lingual, Multi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. Visit our website at www.18degrees.org. AA/EOE
Pay Grade 8: FY’25 -$21.69 / FY’26 – $22.02
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where
your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
- The Substance Use Prevention Specialist will work with youth across agency programs including Pittsfield Community Connection, West Main Connection, Healing Homes, Family Resource Center and Brave Spaces.
- They will work across the agency to share resources and prevention strategies within a multidisciplinary team.
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating group activities and field trips for youth with a healing atmosphere.
- Perform routine evaluations, analyze and report results of collected data. [Department of Public Health Training will be provided].
- This position works with youth to provide education about the dangers and prevention of substance use through healthy, fun activities and field trips led by youth.
- Some evenings and weekend hours are required.
Qualification Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma plus 3 to 5+ years of experience Relevant Work with BIPoc & LGBTQ+ youth development programs; Substance Use Disorder
work and Lived recovery experience [preferred]
Multicultural/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. Visit our website at www.18degrees.org. AA/EOE
Pay Rate: $59,631/annual
18 Degrees where success and new beginnings come to light for all children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!
Our Family Resource Center in Pittsfield needs a Child and Family Clinician. [No Billing required!] Work with a team to help children and families with mental health issues, behavioral problems, life skills, school issues, parenting skills, growth opportunities and more. Facilitate family initiatives to divert children from the juvenile system. Help us champion access, opportunity, belonging, and well-being for all people on their journey, helping to build thriving communities
- Champion the Program Director with Clinical supervision and program development, including leading groups.
- Coach the team in trauma informed practices, case reviews, documentation and best practices.
- Conduct Trauma Informed Intakes, CANS Assessments, screenings, and other supplemental behavioral needs assessments.
- Develop family support plans to address and assess family needs and strengths
- Determine community referral needs and internal programming opportunities.
- Provide short term individual counseling to children, youth and family with referral recommendation for long term services.
- Support parents on how to help their child; utilizing Strengthening Families, EMPath Models and other proven best practices for data driven results.
Your Team will include two Family Support workers, School Liaison, Substance Use Disorder diversion specialist, administrative support and the responsibility of directly supervising a Family Partner with Lived Experience. At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. Our multilingual, multicultural, and staff with lived experience will welcome you as you are.
MSW, MA or M.Ed in social work, psychology, counseling or related field required. Must be licensed or license eligible for one of the following: LMHC, LMFT, LADCI or LCSW. [Supervision provided towards obtaining an LICSW when appropriate.] Background check, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
*This position will be part of the Family Resource Center core team but will be
employed by the Brien Center.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Pay Range: $ 50 hour
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be whereyour new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace theprinciples of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
- The Substance Use Prevention Clinician provides clinical consultation to program staff and the
Youth Services Manager. Consultation primarily consists of embedding skills development into groups, activities and field trips; working from an upstream clinical perspective, recommending referrals for services, working with families as needed and brief intervention with youth to bolster positive coping skills. - Support group co-facilitation, working from a harm reduction framework.
- Collaborating with Youth Services Manager to develop programming designed to develop resiliency in the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Work from a harm reduction philosophy for positive physical and behavioral health outcomes.
- Sexual health education, STI prevention and positive relationship development.
Collaboration with families when needed.
Qualification Requirements:
Education: Master’s level clinician; License preferred
Experience: Work with youth, children and families, understanding of harm reduction, LGBTQIA+ work highly preferred, working with teenagers preferred. Experience running groups or activities is helpful.
Other Required Knowledge: solid skills in MS Office, ability to administer and analyze data from evaluation tools, solid report writing skills.
Schedule: 8-10 hours as scheduled. After school hours primarily with some evening hours, possible weekend hours.
Multicultural/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE