Program Director/Licensed Social Worker Position Available In Berkshire, Massachusetts

SEEKING:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Director /Licensed Clinical Social Worker to lead a community-based program thatsupports pregnant and parenting youth. This position is located inPittsfield, but will include some travel to surrounding communities andour North Adams office.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Young Parent Program atChild Care of the Berkshires partners with pregnant and parenting youthages 14-25 to increase life opportunities and enhance family stability.

The program utilizes a strengths-based, two-generation case managementmodel that focuses on participants’ individual needs. Staff supportparents in reaching their educational and career goals, increasinghousing stability, access to health care and child care, and buildingpositive parenting skills.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Program Director /Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a dual-role position which combinesprogram leadership with clinical expertise, ensuring effective deliveryof services, staff supervision, and participant well-being. The ProgramDirector will oversee a small team of Community Health Workers (CHWs),manage program operations, maintain key stakeholder relationships, andprovide direct behavioral health support to participants throughscreenings, counseling (individual, couples, and group) and wellnessprograms. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Social Work(MSW) from an accredited institution required. Licensed Clinical SocialWorker (LCSW or LICSW) in good standing. Minimum 2-4 years of experiencein program management, supervision, or leadership in a community-basedsetting preferred. Clinical experience working with adolescents, youngparents, or high-risk populations. Strong understanding oftrauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices.

Proven ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and coordinateservices across systems preferred. Excellent interpersonal,organizational, and written communication skills. Experience with grantcompliance, reporting, and budgeting preferred. Bilingual ormultilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Proficient on useof computer, software programs and databases, general familiarity withoffice equipment. Must be willing to complete an EEC background check(MA criminal offender record check (CORI), SORI, DCF background check,National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)) fingerprinting, and a motorvehicle check.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrate regular, dependable andpunctual attendance. Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.

Demonstrate respect, politeness, and cooperation with other staffmembers, participants, supervisors, vendors, and members of thecommunity. Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributeto an equitable and inclusive working environment. Work with allfamilies, staff, and community members in a strength-based manner withemphasis on valuing diversity, equity and inclusion. Adhere to policiesof CCB, as stated in the Personnel Policies, including dress code,confidentiality, and Employee Standard of Conduct. Prioritize work andassignments in order to meet established deadlines. Plan and participatein professional development. Other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE ANDYEAR

This is a thirty-hour per week, year-round exempt position.

SALARYAND BENEFITS

$33-$35 per hour, commensurate with licensure andexperience. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, sickand vacation time as well as paid holidays, paid closure days, andretirement plan

CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY,AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, WITH A LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TOINCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF THE EMPLOYEE

COMMUNITY.