Outreach Case Worker

Jobs › Pittsfield, MA › Outreach Case Worker 18 Degrees Outreach Case Worker Pittsfield, MA Apply 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. Outreach Case Workers in our Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) working in our Gun Violence Prevention program are focusing on the welfare of our youth, to avoid negative impact and succeed in their futures by identifying their goals & strengths and tracking progress; coordinating needed services; providing warm referrals, individualized support & advocacy; and facilitating groups.

Required:

• Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Knowledge & understanding of the systemic, socio-economic, educational & other challenges.
• Informed trauma & knowledge of gang culture.
• Ability to meet individuals where they are.
• Build community connections and work as a member of a supportive team.
• Lived experience & multilingual/multicultural fluency are a plus.

Associate\'s degree or Technical Institute Certification plus 5 years of experience required; preference of property management or licensed general contractor background. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE Active Filters Outreach Case Worker Pittsfield, MA Clear All Apply