Pay Range: $52,690.17 – $53,480.52

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. Our Director of Buildings and
Grounds will create a warm and welcoming environment for the people we serve.

• Multi-site facilities and vendor management for operational safety of our staff and participants
• Plan and manage property improvements using our capital needs assessment.
• Learn compliance and code for childcare classrooms and playgrounds.
• Responsible for department budget and managing agency savings.
• Work with municipal and licensing authorities for regulatory compliance

Associate’s degree or Technical Institute Certification plus 5 years of experience required; preference of property management or licensed general contractor background.

Competitive salary and benefits, as well as learning opportunities. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

Pay Rate: $56,378.48/Annual

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.

 Job Summary (Overall Purpose/Function of Position): Responsible for program administration and
management of the Department of Children & Families’ (DCF) contracted service system that connects children and families being served by the Massachusetts child welfare system. Seated in Greenfield, this program
requires coordination and collaboration of services and systems with our Pittsfield program.
This program services the Greenfield DCF office site:

• Maintains communication between Providers and the DCF Area Office, particularly regarding contracted services and methods for Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Ensures that staff are trained in all areas including service management, data entry and timely completion of job responsibilities.
• Partners with the Area Office Management Team to ensure that there is regular communication with all network providers about current and emerging Department policy and practice initiatives, utilization trends, underserved populations, and innovative provider practices.
• Assess network providers’ partnership with DCF and their ability to meet the needs of children, youth and families in DCF’s care. Initiates resolutions when disagreements arise between a network provider and DCF on case issues, product delivery, or family or social worker satisfaction.
• Provides oversight to program operations and contract obligations to maintain requirements and meet Standards.
• Prepares and presents budget analysis for Regional Budget Meetings.
• Work in consultation with DCF in identifying needs and optimal level of care, balanced with program availability.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of local, regional, and statewide resources for children, youth and families, both contracted and non-contracted services.

Education preferred: Master’s Degree MA in Social Work, Human Services, or related field preferred. Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
License(s): LSW Preferred
Experience: Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, strong ability to build rapport with DCF Staff, program leaders, children/youth and families, excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and ability to supervise and manage a hybrid work team.

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

Pay Range: $19.41 – $19.70/hour

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. [Spanish Speaking helpful.]

This Childcare Enrollment Specialist is a full-time role working for our multiple childcare sites.

• Manage enrollment processes for a large-scale childcare program serving 162 children across 4 EEC licensed sites.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families throughout the enrollment process.
• Accurately determine and assign the most appropriate funding source for each enrolled family based on eligibility and documentation.
• Input, track, and maintain financial subsidy data for families, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administer enrollments for families receiving state-funded childcare as a contracted provider with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
• Collaborate closely with Seven Hills Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) regarding voucher placements.
• Maintain compliance with EEC regulations and funding requirements.
• Manage high-volume data entry while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Communicate complex funding and enrollment information clearly and compassionately to families.
• Work collaboratively with Site Directors to ensure enrollment capacity across all sites.
• This is a demanding, high-responsibility role that requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple enrollment requests simultaneously, and comfort working with state subsidy systems and regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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

Pay Rate: $18.50

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.

Job Summary (Overall Purpose/Function of Position): Cook position (30 hours/week with all Benefits) will support child care program by preparing daily meals and daily operations in the kitchen, preparation of foods, delivery of foods, tracking allergens, cleaning and maintenance. Cross training for necessary coverage of operations and supply orders, inventory during the absence of the supervisor. Complete necessary records and documentation in systems. Coach future Cooks by supporting Interns from local high school.

Childcare Meal Coverage 

• Trained to cover meals service and support childcare program.
• Transport meals to other sites.
• Cook additional meals service required for all school age programs during school breaks.
• Gain knowledge through ServSafe and CACFP trainings to allow for oversight of food allergies and child safety.
• Trained on receiving food deliveries, including documentation & proper handling of products.
• Fill in for Cook/Nutritionist Operations when taking time off (personal, sick & vacation).

Qualification Requirements:  
Education: High School Diploma or GED, ServSafe [Required], Allergen Awareness
Experience:  Basic Kitchen experience 3 months to 1 year

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

Pay Rate: $17.25 to $22.00/hour DOE

At18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join
our journey into a new day.

Seeking individuals with experience in the growth and development of young children through Infant, Toddler and Preschool ages. Those with Lived Experience working with children are encouraged to apply. If you have not already obtained an Early Education and Care professional certification, you can achieve certification with mentoring, paid classroom hours, and paid attendance at the required college course in under a year.

Working with our curriculum structures and supporting staff, we need staff that will show up with their best selves every day. Turning tears into smiles, challenges into teachable moments and supporting a child through the most formative moments of their lives.

At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. We offer both full time and flexible part time roles for those that can provide a consistent schedule.

Full Time Positions: Competitive Benefits with a $100 signing bonus [Health, Dental, 403B and more], 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off package.

Part Time Positions: MA Sick time accruals for under 22.5 hours per week and other perks or benefits contingent upon time commitment and schedule availability.

Pay Rates are contingent upon certification(s), educational background, years of experience, languages spoken and other factors. All ages, All Experiences, Multi-cultural and multi-lingual encouraged to apply. Must be able to pass an EEC Fingerprint Background Record Check.

Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18
Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

Pay Range: $22.02 hour

18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join us on our journey
into a new day! 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 Family Support Worker is responsible for organizing and facilitating educational and support groups for youth and parents, providing community outreach, and assisting people to access community resources.
• Must be able to work with diverse populations, network and build relationships, and work effectively as a team member.
• Knowledge of parenting skills and child development, strong organizational and communication skills a must.
• Experience working with individuals and families and familiarity of community resources required.
• Must be able to utilize computer-based information systems and maintain accurate records.
• Some Saturdays and evenings required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years related experience preferred.
Minimum Required Experience: Experience working with families and networking with professionals. Relevant lived experience is desirable but not required.

Multilingual/Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply.  Please send cover letter and resume to
Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.
Pay Range: $30.48 – $41.19 based on licensure

18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join us on our journey
into a new day! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, skilled, clinician with experience working with adolescents and young adults. STRONGLY PREFERRED:  Clinical experience with community, regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to trauma and violence through coordinated programs for prevention, intervention, and suppression with at risk or proven risk youth and young adults.

This clinician will work with our Youth Development Programs in both our Pittsfield, MA and North Adams, MA locations.

Must have at least the following:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC or equivalent preferred or sit for and pass the licensing exam within one year of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Competitive salary and employee benefits.  Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

*This position will be part of the Youth Development core team but will be employed by the Brien Center.

Part-time: $18.75 hours per week.

18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join us on our journey
into a new day.  18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, skilled, clinician with experience working with adolescents and young adults. STRONGLY PREFERRED:  Clinical experience with community, regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to trauma and violence through coordinated programs for prevention, intervention, and suppression with at-risk or proven risk youth and young adults.

This clinician will work with our Youth Development Programs in both our Pittsfield, MA and North Adams, MA locations.

Must have at least the following:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC or equivalent preferred or sit for and pass the licensing exam within one year of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Competitive salary and employee benefits.  Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE.  AA/EOE

*This position will be part of the Youth Development core team but will be employed by the Brien Center.

Pay Range: $30.48 – $41.19 based on licensure