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18 Degrees Outreach Case Worker in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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. Join 18 Degrees in giving our youth the opportunity to live their promise. Outreach Case Workers in our Gun Violence Prevention Program at 18 Degrees 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: - Build community connections and work as a member of a supportive team. - Knowledge of adolescent development, and an understanding of the systemic, socio-economic, and educational barriers facing vulnerable youth and young adults. - Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries - Knowledge of trauma and its impacts on developing youth and young adults - Basic knowledge of gang culture - Ability to meet individuals where they are - Lived experience & multilingual/multicultural fluency are a plus. Associate\'s Degree helpful, but not required. Real-life experience is highly-valued. Caring about youth and the community are must-haves. Multicultural/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. To apply send cover letter and resume to: Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org{target="blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"}. AA/EOE