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Family Focused Case Manager - Early Education and Care - 18 Degrees - Pittsfield

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18 Degrees
480 West Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Phone:(413)448-8281
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Company Description:

18 Degrees is where the sun stands just below the horizon at daybreak. It’s more dark than light in that moment, and hard to see the way forward. At 18 Degrees – formerly Berkshire Children and Families – it’s our mission and privilege to meet people at that point, with the promise that for them, for all of us, the light will grow from the start of each new day.

18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts. We provide education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving children, young people, individuals and families in four areas: early education and care; foster care and adoption; child and family well-being; youth and community development.

Our approach with folks is to start with questions about their goals – their dreams. Our work is to guide them to the resources, skills, and support that will help them reach their goals. This is not a typical conversation for social service agencies, but it is one that is central to our mission of Every child in a family. Every family in a community. Focusing on hopes and dreams helps those we serve to see that new beginnings are possible.

Family Focused Case Manager - Early Education and Care
$21.69 Per Hour
Pittsfield
Full Time
Human Services
Support Services
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
2+
Required

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.  

·        Develop Individual Family Plans (IFP’s) for each family to specify services and create goals, action steps, and timeframe for achievement. Review IFP’s with families regularly to update and adjust as family's needs and goals change. ·        Develop, coordinate, facilitate parenting classes, educational supports, social supports (grandparent group, English language learner).

  • Case management for parents under 24 includes participation in school, employment, childcare activities, and parenting supports.
  • Collaborate with services already being received and provide referrals to additional supports as needed.
  • Participate in Parent Advisory Meetings.
  • Develop and facilitate engagement activities for families including classes, developmental programs or forums, social events, community engagements, field trips, and monthly collaborative events with Childcare Programs or Family Resource Center.
  • Maintain documentation of all communication with partner agencies (DCF, DTA, EOHLC, CTF, shelters) for priority populations.
  • Case management for Families Experiencing Homelessness includes partnership with homeless shelters, EOHLC, DTA, DCG and other partners. (skill building programs include life skills, parenting workshops, play and support groups and enrichment activities and supports in their communities)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with 2-3+ years of experience   Experience: Working with struggling families, parents of young children, community services and resources.  Previous Early Childhood experience preferred. Bilingual skills in Spanish, French, Portuguese or Haitian Creole a plus.

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

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