Job: Family Liaison Kids 4 Harmony

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:
Family Liaison Kids 4 Harmony
Salary Range:Location:
$22.35 Per Hour Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Part TimeSupport Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred 		3+
Preferred
Description:

(Flexible hours - up to 18 hours/week)  

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.  Do you have experience working with children and families?  We are looking for a Family Liaison that can help students grade 3 – 12 learn social emotional skills and support them to work in a music ensemble. 

The Family Liaison will:    Coordinate aspects of the social emotional learning curriculum materials devised from best practices such as motivational interviewing, growth mindset, and mindfulness. Conduct small skill building group with students and support the program overall to integrate classroom management techniques and social emotional skill building, and coordinate efforts with both the Pittsfield and North Adams program.

  ·         Connect families to resources, support child development, prepares students to be resilient and skilled musicians as well as future graduates.

  ·         Attend community meetings as directed, build relationships with community partners. 

·         Support with written materials like the newsletter, Some grant reporting and data management as well.  

Education: Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years experience

Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.  Visit our website at www.18degreesma.org.

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