Too many of our youth are facing challenges that put them at risk. Join 18 Degrees (formerly Berkshire Children & Families) in giving our youth the opportunity to live their promise. As an employee of 18 Degrees, you would work in both our Pittsfield and North Adams programs helping youth 17-24, including youth involved in or at risk of gang activity, to succeed and avoid negative impact on their futures in a proven program model that builds and supports positive connections and activities, along with employment & education opportunities. Required: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC or equivalent; experience (work/internship/volunteer/military) working with youth/young adults; understanding of the systemic, socio-economic, educational & other challenges our youth confront; work as a member of a supportive team from both locations on a regular schedule. Strongly prefer experience in multi-disciplinary approaches to trauma & violence. Multicultural/multilingual fluency is a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. We celebrate and seek all forms of diversity. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

Do you have a heart for people and a head for numbers? Join 18 Degrees (formerly Berkshire Children & Families) helping bring new beginnings to light for children and families! The Services Utilization Specialist in our Family Networks program supports access to needed services for children and families by facilitating referrals to providers, tracking referrals & placements, maintaining & communicating updated reports, balancing budget support for services, and coordinating closely with 18 Degrees’ Family Networks team as partners to the Department of Children & Families (DCF). Required: Highly proficient in Excel spreadsheets, building reports, data entry & MS Office skills; interpersonal skills, super organized, effective & flexible in a changing, fast-paced environment. Associate’s degree OR substantial experience. Bilingual Spanish/English adds value. Willing to split workweek between our Pittsfield & Greenfield sites. Background check required. We celebrate diversity/EOE. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.

Full time position in the Pittsfield, MA office for individual looking to help children, youth and families adjust to the challenges of the foster care system while promoting safety, well-being and permanency. Responsibilities include training and assessing prospective foster parents; offering support and supervision of foster parents in monthly home visits and workshops; managing licensing requirements through evaluations, documentation, file maintenance and meetings with state agency; meeting, matching and placing children/youth experiencing foster care with foster families. Other responsibilities include case management to assist in the improvement of the social, educational and emotional functioning of children/youth experiencing foster care. Visit with children/youth at their foster home or school, make referrals for services, collaborate with service providers and develop permanency plans. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and a social work license (LSWA minimum) or be eligible for licensure. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, the ability to build rapport with children/youth and families are required. Also needed effective oral and written communication skills; time management and organizational skills; valid driver’s license, insurance & vehicle. Candidates who celebrate diversity are welcome. Sending your resume is a great start to help bring new beginnings to light for children, adults & families. Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

18 Degrees (formerly Berkshire Children & Families, Inc.) is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!  Full time position at our Pittsfield location as a home visitor for families in Berkshire County that have been referred by the Department of Children and Families.  The successful candidate must have dependable transportation, excellent organizational skills, good writing/computer skills; Bachelor Degree preferred and two years of relevant experience.  This position also requires knowledge of strengths-based engagement with at-risk children and families, good skills in collaboration and communication, and a good understanding of community-based resources.  Must be available to work an occasional evening or Saturday.  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@18 degreesma.org.  Visit our website at www.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

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

18 Degrees (formerly Berkshire Children & Families, Inc.) is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!  This is a part time role for our 26-week long RAP, Inc. program.  The role will be responsible for recruitment, outreach, screening, and intake of youth interested in building financial skills through social engagement and musical expression via the art and business of rap and hip-hop music.  The right candidate will:

• Collaborate with community members and industry advisors to help youth make impactful connections.
• Collect and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to assess project impact and effectiveness.
• Have a flexible schedule and ability to support the learning experiences of youth participants.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, conflict resolution skills, and group facilitation skills.
• Be energetic, able to relate well with others, have experience working with teens.
• Have at least a high school diploma (an associate degree is preferred) and a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

RAP, Inc. is also looking for a Youth Support Specialist who will work with and support the Youth Development Specialist and the youth in program for 9 hours/week (4.5 hours on each of 2 session days per week). 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@18 degreesma.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

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 in 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