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18 Degrees Outreach Case Manager 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. 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. Youth Advocacy Workers in our Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) 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.