Employment Opportunities
Educational Coordinator:
Berkshire Children and Families is looking for an individual with an MED or equivalent graduate degree plus three years of pre- or post-graduate experience in education, especially in child and family services, or Bachelor’s Degree with five years of relevant experience, to work in its Family Networks program. The right candidate will have experience working with IDEA and Chapter 766 and IEPs; experience working with schools and local education authorities; strong skills in engaging hard-to-reach families; knowledge of community-based education models that can provide education in structured settings to children moving out of residential care; and experience in intake, treatment planning and utilization management. Bi-lingual, bi-cultural candidates encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter to Paula McDermott, BCF, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE Infant/Toddler Teacher for model family literacy program:
Knowledge of infants and toddlers and family support required. Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary team and supervise community volunteers. BA required. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE Social Service Program Director:
Berkshire Children & Families, a dynamic non-profit agency serving Western MA, is looking for a social work manager to lead a well-developed team of 5 staff in an onsite partnership with the DCF Greenfield Area Office to operate the Family Networks initiative. Family Networks incorporates family centered practice, service administration and community resource development into a managed care model for achieving outcomes for families and children. The Program Director also carries a caseload of 30-40 clients in residential care. The successful candidate will be an experienced, team leader who approaches this collaboration with maturity and respect for the work of DCF, its providers and the families and children it serves. MSW or related degree required; 5 years post-graduate experience in family-centered behavioral health or child welfare related practice; advanced clinical skills; experience in individual and group supervision and managed care. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills and fiscal/budgetary proficiency are essential to manage the interaction of systems, people, communities, services, case practice and budget to achieve measurable outcomes. Familiarity with the challenges of rural communities is highly desirable. Bi-lingual, bi-cultural candidates encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter to Paula McDermott, BCF, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE Senior Family Partner:
In Hampshire County to supervise staff who provide support to parents or caregivers of youth with mental health needs. Position includes carrying a part-time caseload of families with a youth with mental health needs.
Minimum qualifications:
Development Director:
An opportunity for a high-energy entrepreneurial candidate to lead and build a development and public relations program as Berkshire Children and Families seeks to significantly increase its level of private support and raise awareness of the agency's contribution to the community. Will develop and implement an annual plan for all fundraising and public relations activities. The successful candidate will be a generalist with five years experience; team player; have a measureable track record of success in building a development program or components of a program; be proficient in using a variety of communication vehicles and excellent communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to other sites are required. Competitive salary and employee benefits. Please submit resume and salary history to Paula McDermott, BCF, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE Family Support Worker (part-time) at Hadley site:
Outreach position to support families involved with protective services. Knowledge of parenting, children and adolescents preferred. Bilingual strongly encouraged. Reliable car, license and insurance required. Salary commensurate with experience. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE Cook: Part-time, 8:30-1:30 pm, Monday – Friday:
BCF Child Care facility in Pittsfield is seeking a cook to prepare meals, order food, maintain inventory, plan and follow menus, ensure cleanliness of kitchen on daily basis and be a team player. Applicants must have: 3 years of full time experience preparing/cooking food in a public restaurant or institution; must be ServSafe Certified and complete criminal background check. Diploma from a recognized trade or vocational high school level or higher with a major in food trades is a plus. Competitive pay, good benefits. Must have own transport. Send resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE Accountant:
5 + years of experience in A/R; A/P; payroll and knowledge of full accounting cycle. Accounting degree and Peachtree experience preferred; proficiency in Excel required. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or e-mail
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE Family Partner:
Berkshire Children and Families, with locations in Pittsfield and Hadley, seeks a family partner to provide one-on-one support to parents or caregivers of youth who have mental health needs. The Family Partner will work collaboratively with the family, community, school and other providers as part of a team. The Family Partner will engage parents and other team members in activities designed to meet goals on the youth’s treatment plan. The objective is to partner with families for the best adjustment of the child in the home and community. Experience required: Education required: Minimum of GED or high school diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Flexible schedule; competitive salary and benefits. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Childcare for Parenting Groups: Family Support and Training (Full or part-time): Qualification requirements: Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one (1) year of experience working with the target population; Experience: Flexible schedule; competitive salary and benefits. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Child Care Substitutes & Part-time Teachers: Foster/Adoptive Parent: An Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information in Berkshire County, contact For more information in Hampshire, Hampden and Unique Job/Living Opportunity:
Competitive salary and benefits. Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply. Send resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email
pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.
EOE
Berkshire Children and Families in Hadley is seeking experienced childcare workers to provide childcare during parent support groups September - May. Most of the groups meet weekly at 220 Russell Street. in Hadley. A background check, references and interview are required. An Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please call 413-584-5690 ext. 140 or email: knoyes@bcfcma.org
Berkshire Children and Families seeks a family partner to provide one-on-one support to parents or caregivers of youth who have mental health needs. The Family Partner will work collaboratively with the family and other agencies as part of a larger team. The Family Partner will engage parents in activities that are designed to meet the goals on the youth’s treatment plan. The objective is to assist parents in learning how to resolve their child’s emotional and behavioral needs by improving the capacity of the parent/caregiver to parent the child so as to improve the child’s functioning in the home or community.
OR, an Associate’s degree in a human service field from an accredited school and one (1) year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth;
OR, High School diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.
Email: pmcdermott@bcfcma.org
Substitute teachers for infant through school age groups. Enthusiastic, child-oriented, and responsible teachers. We require a CORI, an interview with site directors and recommendations. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume and recommendation letters to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Email: pmcdermott@bcfcma.org
This is your opportunity to become an intensive foster, respite and/or adoptive parent. If you have care, concern, and a willingness to learn, you may be qualified to become a Healing Homes parent, earning a minimum of $350 weekly tax-free stipend. Other qualifications are:
Wendy Dickinson at 1-888-742-7443 ext. 34
Email: wdickinson@bcfcma.org
Franklin Counties, contact Clare Felgate at
413-584-5690 ext. 145
Email: cfelgate@bcfcma.org
Redfield House, a supportive living environment for young parents and their children, has an opening for a floor supervisor. Be an adult presence. Occasional relief hours required. One bedroom apartment; heat & hot water/reduced rent. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please respond in writing to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Email: pmcdermott@bcfcma.org
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