Job: Outreach Case Manager Pittsfield Community Connection

18 Degrees
480 West Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413)448-8281
Website:18degreesma.org

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.


Job Title:
Outreach Case Manager Pittsfield Community Connection
Salary Range:Location:
$21.69 Per Hour Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Associate Degree
Preferred 		2+
Preferred
Description:

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.  Too many of our youth are facing challenges that put them at risk. Join 18 Degrees in giving our youth the opportunity to live their promise

  • Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Bring your strong interpersonal communication skills to create success.
  • Coordinate with counselors and mentors to aid with multi-system wraparound services for youth.
  • Work with local community agencies and employers in a human services capacity.
  • Ability to meet individuals where they are; to be welcoming and inviting.
  • Build community connections and work as a member of a supportive team.
  • Focuses on preventing, intervening, and suppressing gang involvement and youth violence with program participants.
  • Knowledge of Informed trauma care &/or knowledge of gang culture preferred
  • Lived experience is a plus.
  • Fluent in Spanish & English required

Outreach and Case management experience, strongly preferred.  Data collection experience, a plus. Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office.  Associates degree in a human service field with 1-3 years experience preferred. Competitive pay and benefits.  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