Employment Opportunities

Social Worker for early childhood programs in family support agency: family support, mental health consultation. MSW or related Master’s preferred. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Families and Children, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 or email pmcdermott@bcfcma.org.  EOE

Childcare for Parenting Groups:
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

Family Support and Training (Full or part-time):
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.

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;
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.

Experience:

1. Required: Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, and preferably a youth with mental health needs. (Experience as a foster parent or adoptive parent desirable.)
2. Experience in navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems.
3. Possess a current/valid driver’s license and an automobile with proof of auto insurance.

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
Email: pmcdermott@bcfcma.org

Child Care Substitutes & Part-time Teachers:
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

Foster/Adoptive Parent:
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:

• reside in Western Massachusetts
• all household members meet CORI and background record requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information in Berkshire County, contact
Wendy Dickinson at 1-888-742-7443 ext. 34
Email: wdickinson@bcfcma.org

For more information in Hampshire, Hampden and
Franklin Counties, contact Clare Felgate at
413-584-5690 ext. 145
Email: cfelgate@bcfcma.org

Unique Job/Living Opportunity:
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