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
Pay Rate: $56,000/Year
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! 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 Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of the Family Resource Center (FRC) operations.
- The Manager is also responsible for ensuring coordination with the FRC’s Network Service providers; for managing other external community relations; and monitoring community needs. Primary attention and collaboration with the school system and juvenile courts as well as the DCF contract manager.
- The Manager provides administrative supervision for all FRC staff, including the Clinician, Family Partner, Family Support Workers, School Liaison, Group Childcare Workers, and other FRC program staff.
- Works with the Clinician to lead trauma informed and clinically competent services.
- The Manager will oversee coordination of FRC volunteers and work directly with family members and/ or youth, as needed.
- Responsibilities include regular reporting to the Program Director, contract manager and FRC Network on data management, tracking trends with the court and the Child Requiring Assistance [CRA] process, community at large, managing contract requirements and other administrative duties. Ensuring evidence-based practice and fidelity to models used.
Qualification Requirements:
- Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum Required Experience: Five years post graduate experience with children and families; [Preferred at least five year’s program development and supervisory experience in human services/related field.]
Other Experience: Experience living & working in the neighborhoods served, with an understanding of issues that those individuals and families face and awareness of the strengths families bring.
People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, Lived Experience and multicultural/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Send resume and cover letter to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay Rate: $56,000/Year
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.
Pay Rate: $24.88/Hour
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! Coach our Teachers in the Best Practices of Classroom Management and how to bring focus to our little ones.
Do you enjoy helping our future generation grow and succeed?
The classroom liaison is responsible:
- To help each child attain success in the classroom.
- Utilize the Second Step Curriculum to facilitate group activities for children in partnership with their classroom teacher to support social/ emotional growth and competency.
- Help teachers brainstorm ways to help children build on their regulation and coping skills.
- Act as a liaison between care givers, childcare staff and other supportive services.
- Work with collaterals including pediatricians, school system resources, early intervention providers, etc
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
Experience: Two or more years of human service experience, preferred. Experience working with children and families, preferably in a classroom or group care setting preferred. Experience with child development and/or child welfare. LSW eligible preferred.
At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
PAY RATE: $21.69/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.
Too many of our youth are facing challenges that put them at risk. Join 18 Degrees in giving our youth the opportunity to live their promise. Youth Advocacy Workers in our Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) are focusing on the welfare of our youth, to avoid negative impact and succeed in their futures by identifying their goals & strengths and tracking progress; coordinating needed services; providing warm referrals, individualized support & advocacy; and facilitating groups.
Required:
- Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Knowledge & understanding of the systemic, socio-economic, educational & other challenges
- Informed trauma & knowledge of gang culture
- Ability to meet individuals where they are
- Build community connections and work as a member of a supportive team.
Lived experience & multilingual/multicultural fluency are a plus. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay Rate: $19.25/hour
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?
Be part of our Infant Room team. Opening doors for new mom’s and baby’s first steps. Or… Do you enjoy those precious teaching moments when the little ones are seeing, touching and absorbing the world around them? Toddlers and Preschool Teachers prepare children for the learning journey ahead.
- 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! $200 Hiring Bonus.
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. AA/EOE
Pay Range: $21.00 – 21.70 DOE
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 Cook/Nutritionist is a full-time role performing meal preparation for our multiple childcare sites.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Meal Preparation and Programing Follow and prepare weekly menu based on USDA standard requirements (CACFP)
- Manage Special Meal Accommodations and Food Allergy Meals Substitutions for children
- Provide guidance to Educators and annual trainings
- Complete Internal Audits of Meal Service Procedure
- Maintain Relations with Food and Supply Vendors
- Responsible for Commodities [i.e., Food] and additional ordering
- Manage within a budget
- Coordinate with teachers/directors for offsite meal deliveries and special events
Kitchen Maintenance and Safety, including Serve-Safe Certifications and Allergen Certification
- Coordinate equipment maintenance of refrigerator, freezer, oven, and stove
- Cleaning and organizing, washing, and storing dishes and cooking utensils
Management Duties
- Oversight of an Assistant Cook and High School Interns
- Responsible for inventory management and documentation
- Take lead on licensing and permits as required for kitchen service areas
- Comply with Regulations
- Use of Computer with understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and
TEAMS
Education Required: HS Diploma, Nutrition or Culinary training License(s) Required: SERVE-SAFE Certified
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 Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Pay Range: $16.00 – $16.25/hour
Teach, Learn and Earn with 18 Degrees Childcare Service Come teach at 18 Degrees where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!
- Teach! You can get started on your career path in childcare with little or no experience.
- Learn! We’ll help you get everything you need to be certified and move up the ladder.
- Earn! The more you learn the more you earn. We’ll support you to become a Certified Teacher, Lead Teacher, or Site Coordinator
We are seeking dedicated staff who are passionate about the education of children and interested in their own career path development. We have many different programs to help you learn new skills, obtain certificates, paid classroom time and even college degrees with little or no expense to you. Already Certified? Earn more, learn more, and jump into one of our career tracks.
We cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. Multi-lingual, multi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply. [We pay $0.50 language differential] Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE