Looking to work and make some money during your winter break? If you are energetic, welcoming, inclusive, and customer service driven, we’re looking for you! Duties include handling phone calls, ordering supplies, proofreading, data entry, scheduling and meeting/event assistance. 37.5 hours a week. Successful candidates will have excellent organizational and computer skills including proficiency with MS Word, Publisher, Excel, and Access.  The ability to handle sensitive information is a must.  Other musts are: exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, teamwork and the ability to work independently, and flexibility with a can-do attitude.  Great work environment.  We celebrate diversity. Bi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply.  Tell us why you are the right person for this role in your cover letter.  Proof of Covid vaccination required. 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, a non-profit human service agency serving Western Massachusetts, is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!

The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of the Family ResourceCenter (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 year’s 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.

Multicultural/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Proof of Covid vaccination required.  Send resume and cover letter to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email  pmcdermott@18degreesma.org   AA/EOE

Too many of our youth are facing challenges that put them at risk. Join 18 Degrees in connecting our youth to opportunities and resources to live their promise and potential. Case Managers in our Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) program help youth 17-24, including youth involved in/or at risk of gang activity, violence or other criminal behaviors to succeed and avoid negative impact on their futures. Through their relationship with the program participant and an assessment the Case Manager identifies participants’ needs, goals and strengths, tracks progress; coordinates needed services; provides referrals intra-agency and to other community based providers, and provides individualized support and advocacy. Required: Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries; knowledge and understanding of the systemic, socio-economic, educational, behavioral health and other challenges our youth confront including trauma and 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 and multilingual/multicultural fluency are a plus. Prior experience with proven risk youth and case management experience a plus. Competitive pay rate and benefits. We celebrate diversity. Proof of Covid vaccination required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or 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 Administrative Assistant and Data Coordinator for Child Care is a full time role working for our multiple daycare sites.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Main responsibilities include working with parents to enroll their children in our childcare program and data entry into administrative systems. Experience with intake responsibilities and billing/bookkeeping; strong organizational skills; and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and database management, a must.  Experience working with/under MA EEC (Early Education and Care) licensing standards, a plus. Must also be a team player, detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to problem solve independently.   High school diploma or equivalent required. Multicultural/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.  Proof of Covid vaccination required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18 degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!  Full Time/Year round String Teaching Artist for Kids 4 Harmony (Pittsfield and North Adams, 37.5 hours/week, with Benefits). 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 String Teaching Artist will be teaching in-person five days a week in our Pittsfield and North Adams sites. This teacher will lead beginning and intermediate school-aged string ensembles and string lessons focused on age appropriate skill development for young musicians and building community through ensemble playing. This teacher will also be responsible for collaborating with the Artistic Director and other Teaching Artists regarding repertoire, concert planning, and musical assessment. A successful candidate will also be able to engage and support youth families who are struggling with poverty and other stressors. Experience in violin, viola, or c llo, teaching music, and a belief in music as a vehicle for social change is a must. Position also includes administrative duties during the day where the teacher must be able to work on several projects at once and meet deadlines. Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; post-graduate degree preferred Competitive salary, benefits and great work environment. Flexible schedule with some nights and weekends are required. Bi-cultural, bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. Proof of Covid vaccine required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

Full time leadership role for School-Age program at 18 Degrees (formerly Berkshire Children and Families, Inc.). Demonstrated understanding of developmentally appropriate programming and multi-cultural education; Direct care experience with school-age students required; experience working with school systems and good communication skills required.  Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred.  Must meet EEC Site Coordinator qualifications.    Competitive pay rate and benefits.  Multi-cultural, multi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply. Proof of Covid vaccination required prior to start of employment. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email to pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

Child Care Assistants (1 EEC Certified / 1 Uncertified) for infant through school age groups in the Early Education and Care Program at 18 Degrees. Enthusiastic, child-oriented, responsible and able to work as part of a team. Requirements include a CORI, an interview with site directors and recommendations. Multi-cultural, multi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

OUR CHILDREN NEED YOU! Don’t let COVID interfere with Child Development! 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! Looking for delightful, dedicated, full-time Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School-Age Teacher positions (Lead Teachers included) in a family-centered early childhood program.  EEC certification required; BA preferred.  Candidates pursuing Lead Infant, Lead Toddler and Lead Preschool Teacher certification also welcome.  Ask about our Hiring Bonus program and earn an extra $300. We are also hiring Childcare workers, Substitute Teachers and Greeters. We celebrate diversity.  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

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!  Great opportunity to earn a little extra money. If you are energetic, welcoming, inclusive, and customer service driven, we’re looking for you! Duties include handling phone calls, administrative assistance, safety screenings and meeting/event assistance. 8 hours a week. [3 days 4:30pm to 5:30pm and 2 days 4:30pm to 7pm, some additional evenings may be needed]. Successful candidates will have organizational and computer skills including ability to work with MS Word, Publisher, Excel, and learn additional software.  The ability to handle sensitive information is a must.  Other musts are: exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, teamwork and the ability to work independently, and flexibility with a can-do attitude.  Great work environment.  We celebrate diversity. Bi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply.  Tell us why you are the right person for this role in your cover letter.  Proof of Covid vaccination required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

OUR CHILDREN NEED YOU! Don’t let COVID interfere with Child Development! 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! Looking for delightful, dedicated, full-time and part-time Childcare Workers, Substitute Teachers, and Greeters for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School-Age programs in a family-centered early childhood program.  No EEC certification required. Flexible work schedules available. A great opportunity to get experience in this very rewarding career field. We celebrate diversity.  Multi-lingual, multi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply. Benefits apply to full-time positions. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE