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! 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: $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.

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