The School Liaison is an employee of 18 Degrees’ Family Resource Center (FRC) who works closely with local school districts to help family members of children navigate educational and school-related concerns and needs.  The role also works with school districts to identify family members that may be in need of family support services. The position connects families to services that meet their individual needs and ensures that there is a process established to provide information, referral, and direct assistance where possible.  This may include meetings with teachers, assistance with obtaining an Individual Education Plan (IEP), and meetings with other school personnel, as necessary. The School Liaison is also responsible for negotiating and implementing special events and other interagency activities that involve schools.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  Knowledge of family supported work and experience working with school systems and/or educational resources, strongly preferred. Multilingual/Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply.  Background check required.  Competitive salary and 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

Service Coordinators drive the everyday work of Family Networks and are responsible for the placement and case management of youth in Comprehensive Foster Care and STARR, as well as managing in-home, family-based services.  The role manages caseloads of 40-60 families, children and youth; develops and maintains a strong partnership with DCF, families, and Intensive Foster Care Agencies; coordinates services to achieve goals and outcomes of services identified in the DCF service plans; monitors service implementation; and ensures coordination with providers and DCF.  Minimum of a BA in a social work or a related field required, MSW preferred.  Experience required:  MSW or equivalent, plus 2 years of family-centered, community-based experience, or Bachelor’s plus 5 years family-centered welfare related experience.  Multilingual/Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply.  Competitive salary and employee benefits offered.  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 is a unique opportunity for a high-energy, entrepreneurial candidate to join the senior team of our mission-driven agency providing family services to youth, individuals and families in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley. The right candidate will lead and grow 18 Degrees’ development and donor relations.  Candidates must have experience in designing, implementing and monitoring development efforts and sourcing and cultivating new donors to support the mission and strategy of an organization with an annual budget in excess of $9M. The ability to facilitate and lead committees, produce successful fund-raising events, work a flexible schedule and travel to other sites, also required. Bachelor’s degree or CFRE or AFP certification preferred.  Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply.  Competitive salary and employee benefits offered.  Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.   AA/EOE

Looking for delightful, dedicated, full time Toddler and Preschool Teacher positions in family-centered early childhood program.  EEC certification required; BA preferred.  Candidates enrolled in a college/EEC Certification program considered. Candidates pursuing Lead Toddler/Lead Preschool Teacher certification also welcome.Pay rate commensurate with experience and education. Competitive benefits.   Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email  pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

We’re looking for a dynamic, skilled clinician experienced in working with youth and families.  Must have one of the following licenses:  LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW.  Master’s Degree required.  This position is employed by the Brien Center, but housed in 18 Degrees’ (formerly Berkshire Children and Families) Family Resource Center located at 480 West St. in Pittsfield, MA.  Collaborates with the juvenile court, supervises a family partner with lived experience, and works closely with the Family Resource Center staff to clinically advise and support.  Provides CANS assessments, and brief therapy in special circumstances/for various parenting and other evidence-based groups.  Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, skilled, licensed 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 licensed clinician will supervise and lead a multidisciplinary team case review process, working in both our Pittsfield, MA and North Adams, MA locations. Must have at least the following:

• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC or equivalent.

This position is employed by the Brien Center, but works in the 18 Degrees’ locations in Pittsfield and North Adams, MA. 18 Degrees is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and cultural diversity. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Submit cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, HR Administrator at pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.   You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. AA/EOE

Part time, after school hours (roughly 3pm – 6pm; flexibility for 10-20 hours/week).  This role will work with elementary school students in an El Sistema based program for the North Adams Public Schools, and will design and implement a basic music learning curriculum for the program of up to 14 students.  Experience with a musical instrument (violin/viola/cello helpful, but not required); teaching music; and a belief in music as a vehicle for social change is a must.  A flexible schedule with some nights and weekends is required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

This is a 15-hour-a-week position to plan, coordinate, and facilitate activities with youth, staff, and care givers in partnership with our Live Out Loud Coordinator.  Mostly afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours.  Lived experience and experience working with youth, preferred.  Multilingual/Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply.  Competitive pay rate.  Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

Part time position.  You will be an 18 Degrees employee working in Department of Children & Families’ (DCF) Family Networks Program in Pittsfield, MA (18.75 hours/week).  Minimum 3 year’s computer and/or database experience; Associate’s Degree or higher preferred, but not a requirement.  Working knowledge of MS Office – especially Excel – and experience with data entry and building reports; required.   Must be highly-organized and flexible, able to work independently – and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines with flexibility in changing priorities based on need, also required.  Excellent interpersonal skills are a must. Multilingual/Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply.  Background check required.  Competitive salary and 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

20 hours/week. The String Teaching Artist will be the Lead Teacher for our North Adams site (M, W, F) and a supporting Teaching Artist in our Pittsfield site (T and Th). This teacher will lead beginning and intermediate school-aged string ensembles and lessons focused on age appropriate skill development for young musicians and building community through ensemble playing. The Lead Teacher will schedule sectionals, pull out lessons, and work with the Artistic Director (and other teaching staff) to choose repertoire.  This teacher must also be able to engage and support youth families who are struggling with poverty and other stressors.   Experience in violin, viola, or cello, teaching music, and a belief in music as a vehicle for social change is a must. Flexible schedule with some nights and weekends is required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

(8-10 hours per week day time hours and evenings) for the Family Resource Center working with a variety of age groups. Applicants should be child-oriented, enthusiastic, and responsible; have the ability to work as part of a team; and possess sound work ethics.   Tasks include, but are not limited to: proper supervision of children at all times; preparing activities or projects; and maintaining a clean and safe environment.  Childcare experience preferred.  CORI check required.  Competitive pay rate.  Send resume and cover letter to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

Substitute teachers for infant through school age groups. Child-oriented, enthusiastic, responsible, able to work as part of a team.  CORI check required. Competitive pay rate. Send resume and cover letter to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

Strong clinical and writing skills and experience with children and families required. Responsibilities:

• Conduct adoption assessments and home studies.
• Complete adoption home-studies of families interested in adopting through foster care.
• Ability to work within complex systems with a high degree of professionalism
• Collaborate with multiple provider agencies to obtain necessary information

Must work well within a team. Ongoing supervision provided. MSW, LCSW and bilingual/bi-cultural preferred. MA Social Work license or equivalent licensure required.  Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.   AA/EOE