Salary $39K-$44K

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. Service Coordinators drive the everyday work of Family Networks and are responsible for the placement and case management of youth in various programs.

The role:

• Manages caseloads of families, children and youth
• Develops and maintains a strong partnership with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), agencies, programs and families
• 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

$18.50-$19.25 hour

Full time position at our Pittsfield location. This is a home visiting role with a peer recovery component (peer recovery training will be provided/required).  The right candidate uses their own lived experience to better connect and engage with individuals who are or have been affected by substance abuse [directly or indirectly].  Individuals with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply. The position provides evidence-based programming to families throughout Berkshire County. BA in early childhood or related field preferred; experience as home visitor may substitute. Knowledge of child development and parenting; ability to engage all families; data tracking; and partnership with community resources important. Multi-cultural/multi-lingual candidates 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@18degreesma.org.  AA/EOE

Salary $85-90K

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for positive outcomes of today’s youth? Do you have a vision of hope for creating new opportunities, removing obstacles and addressing inequities? Apply for the position of Vice President of Programs providing oversight, direction, and strategic advancement across 18 Degrees’ Youth Development programs. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Youth Development Programs oversees Pittsfield Community Connection and West Main Connection programs, which  provide a pathway to a safer, healthier, and more prosperous life for youth aged 10- to 24-years-old by surrounding them with support to overcome challenging circumstances.  This position will also oversee our Arts Expression programming, which provides youth a positive outlet of expression through a variety of media to create confidence, understanding and healing. While ensuring we meet contractual and regulatory requirements of our youth development programs, you will support our program participants, ensure our prevention and intervention activities serve individuals, households, and communities, and build the community collaborations that lead to systems change. As a member of the Senior Team, you will work closely with fellow agency leaders to support the growth and sustainability of 18 Degrees in line with our mission, strategy and goals. At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our communities. Minimum of 8-10 years’ supervisory, program, and/or director-level leadership experience required; including working with local community agencies and employers in a human services capacity. B.A. required; Masters of Social Work or other related human services degree strongly preferred;  licensed social worker or mental health professional preferred. Proof of Covid vaccination required. Competitive salary and benefits. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org AA/EOE

$14.50 non-certified / $15 certified

The value of a substitute teacher who is willing to step into the nurturing educator role is essential for the stability of our children and to provides essential respite& recovery time for our teachers. We have opportunities for both full and part time roles for substitutes. It’s a great way to earn hours towards your certification. Many of our substitutes enjoy their work so much they join us full time and become certified. We value our staff in creating learning environments for our children. In return, we offer learning opportunities to grow our staff including free trainings and degree programs. 18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!  Growing Programs ~ GrowingChildren ~ Growing Careers! At 18 Degrees, 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.  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

$16/hour

as we open another Preschool room. Both a Lead and Certified Preschool teacher are needed as we expand our capacity to have another preschool classroom open up to offer services. Does bringing joy to the learning process give you a thrill? We are seeking to create another team of inspired teachers to prepare preschoolers for their kindergarten classroom. Are you interested in removing the obstacles for future learning success? You are the building blocks for our preschoolers. We value our staff in creating learning environments for our children. In return, we offer our staff learning opportunities to grow our staff including free trainings and degree programs. 18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!  Growing Programs ~ Growing Children ~ Growing Careers! At 18 Degrees, 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.  Proof of Covidvaccination required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

$15 non-certified / $16 Certified

Do you enjoy those precious teaching moments when the little ones are seeing, touching, and absorbing the world around them? Take your first steps with 18 Degrees and join our team! We value our staff in creating learning environments for our children. In return, we offer learning opportunities to grow our staff including free training and degree programs. 18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!  Growing Programs ~Growing Children ~ Growing Careers! At 18 Degrees, 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. Proof of Covid vaccination required.  Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or emailpmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE

$14.50 non-certified / $15 certified

The value of a substitute teacher who is willing to step into the nurturing educator role is essential for the stability of our children and to provides essential respite& recovery time for our teachers. We have opportunities for both full and part time roles for substitutes. It’s a great way to earn hours towards your certification. Many of our substitutes enjoy their work so much they join us full time and become certified. We value our staff in creating learning environments for our children. In return, we offer learning opportunities to grow our staff including free trainings and degree programs. 18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!  Growing Programs ~ GrowingChildren ~ Growing Careers! At 18 Degrees, 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.  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

$30/hour

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 Violin/Viola Teaching Artist will work 4-5 days per week in both our North Adams and Pittsfield sites. This teacher will lead beginning, intermediate, and advanced school-aged string ensembles and lessons focused on age-appropriate skill development for young musicians and building community through ensemble playing. Instruction also includes private and semi-private lessons. This teacher must also be able to engage and support youth families who are struggling with poverty and other stressors. Experience in violin or viola, 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. Multi-cultural/multi-lingual applicants 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@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE