Berkshires' Best Employers, Spring 2019

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | Berkshires’ Best Employers

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Berkshire Family & Individual Resources www.bfair.org We are a large, non-profit, human service agency located in Berkshire, Hampden and Hampshire counties.

Change plays a big role as people ring in a new year. At the dawn of a new year, some people resolve to live healthier in the months ahead while others might make financial resolutions in an attempt to improve their bottom lines.

The decision to change jobs is an-

other popular resolution at the dawn of a new year. Professionals change jobs for various reasons. But regardless of what's behind a career change, many people can benefit by looking for things in a new job that can make them happy both professionally and personally.

Don’t wait until the snow melts and the weather turns warm to spring into a new career. Be an early bird and catch the career you have been looking for.

Come join a premier human service agency seeking candidates for: Behavior Specialist, Direct Care Residential, Homecare, LPN and Relief Positions in all Departments. Sign On Bonus for LPN, Homecare and Direct Care Residential (FT, PT and Relief).

Check out our openings at www.bfair.org where you can apply quickly and easily! We offer comprehensive benefits, generous time off and the opportunity to grow and learn.

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Looking for challenging and inspiring work that brings positive change into the world? Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health may be the place for you!

We’re North America’s largest and most established center for yoga, health, and holistic living, but you don’t need to be a yogi to work here.

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We aspire to live by our values of integrity, presence, practice, inquiry, compassion, and service. Kripalu looks for staff members who are inspired by the mission, enjoy connecting to others, dedicated to contributing to a culture of service, sharing their expertise, and living with our values.

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Visit

kripalu.org/humanresources to see open positions and learn about our employee benefits.

Of course everyone would love to earn more money when changing jobs, but there is more to changing jobs than just improving your bottom line. As you begin your job search, consider how much you currently earn and if that allows you to live a life you love. If so, don't overemphasize finding a new job that pays considerably more than your currently earn. On the flip side, young professionals who want to start a family in the years ahead should consider the costs associated with such a decision and how the salaries they earn at their next jobs may affect what they want down the road.

Work/life balance Before beginning your search for a new job, think about why you want to switch careers or companies. Long hours often leads to burnout. If you're looking for a new job because you're burned out, try to find a job that affords you a better work/life balance.

A study from the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen found that, with the curious exception of people who work more than 55 hours per week, stress rises accordingly with the numbers of hours worked each

week. Keep that in mind if your goal is to find a job that affords you a better work/life balance.

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Satisfaction When attempting to achieve a better work/life balance, it can be easy to overlook satisfaction at work in exchange for more time at home. But studies have shown that feeling satisfied by what you do can have a profound impact on your overall happiness. It's possible to find an engaging career that still affords you time away from work, and such a career can ultimately pave the way toward a happier life.

Commute Bending over backwards simply to get to work and then get home from work can have an incredibly negative impact on your life. A study from the Office of National Statistics in the United Kingdom found that commuters, especially those who spend between 60 and 90 minutes commuting to work, have lower life satisfaction and lower levels of happiness compared to people who don't commute.

Before accepting a job offer, estimate your commute time to and from the new office and try to determine the impact of that commute on your quality of life.

Join a community dedicated to providing girls with exceptional education. Miss Hall’s School, a nationally recognized independent secondary school, seeks to fill positions immediately and for the 2019 academic year.

Miss Hall’s offers: • competitive salaries • good benefits • professional development • tuition remission

Learn more about Miss Hall’s School, including open positions at misshalls.org/employment.

492 Holmes Road Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Founded in 1898, Miss Hall’s School currently enrolls 219 talented and ambitious girls, representing 16 states and 22 countries. In addition to a rigorous college-preparatory curriculm, Miss Hall’s offers students the real-world experiences of Horizons, the groundbreaking work of the Girls’ Leadership Project, and a diverse and engaging community to learn in.

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Kindred at Home is a company on the move, driving some of the most exciting new opportunities in home health.

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of our company.

With over 500 Kindred at Home locations nationwide, we are ready to proactively adjust to industry trends through innovation, dedication to our employees, and quality patient care. That is why we are America’s home health leader.

As part of the Kindred at Home team, you’ll support our dedication to hope, healing and recovery for the patients we serve. Just a few of the many benefits to further a career with Kindred at Home include: • Electronic documentation via iPad • Free online nursing CE courses via Kindred at Home Learning • Multi-Discipliniary team approach to care (RN, LPN, HHA, MSW, COTA, PTA, OT, PT, etc.)

• Evidence-based practices • Flexibility - care in the home can offer both patients and clinicians flexibility in care planning to obtain maximum compliance and outcomes

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Our employees are our greatest resource and our most valuable asset. They play an important role in helping Kindred at Home deliver quality care every day in communities across the country. We offer a comprehensive, cost-effective benefits package that meets your needs including health insurance, life insurance, disability benefits, time off and a 401(k) plan. Join us today and discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

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About our Pittsfield Branch: Our Pittsfield Executive Director, Melissa Radovanovic has been with Kindred at Home for 8 years and has been an RN for 20+ years. The Pittsfield Branch has a 4.5 Star Rating and is a deficiency-free branch. We offer indepth home health orientation, a flexible schedule and supportive environment.

We’re seeking to hire Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists for our growing Southern and Central territories.

Please feel free to contact our recruiter, Tammie Pepin @ 203.974.4926 or Tammie.Pepin@Gentiva.com Or you can stop by our branch located at 279 Dalton Ave., Suite B, Pittsfield, MA. We accept patients for care regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, being a qualified disabled veteran, being a qualified disabled veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other category protected by law, or decisions regarding advance directives. © 2018 Kindred at Home CSR 1942229-01

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The days of spending an entire career with one company are a thing of the past. According to data published in The Balance: Careers, the average professional switches jobs 10 to 15 times in his or her lifetime, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the average employee tenure in

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Mathematicians earn an average salary of $106,000 per year. Mathematicians use statistical theories to help companies in various industries make informed decisions.

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Marketing managers guide how a particular company or industry presents itself. They also analyze how campaigns and efforts have succeeded or failed to improve market share.

A marketing manager earns an average of $85,000.

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• To positively make a difference in the lives of others • Get paid for an 8-hour day but only work 7.5 hrs (1/2 paid

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holidays) – starting within the first year (over 150 hrs) • Low cost health insurance (BCBS). Over 76% covered health or an additional $1/hr for alternative option participation. • 100% dental insurance (including family plan) – no cost to you • Vision plan • 401k or Roth IRA (match up to $800 per calendar year) • Company sponsored – you might not care now

• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $3,600 per year • Life insurance, STD/LTD, Supplemental Life/AD&D • And much, much more . . .

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Understanding which ďŹ elds have a high rate of growth can ensure men and women make smart choices when switching jobs. The following are the top-rated careers, based on data from the BLS, U.S. News & World Report and Glassdoor.

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Explore these in-demand Berkshire Meadows professions

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in their organizations. The field is expected to increase by 22.5 percent by 2026. Actuaries earn a median salary of $101,000.

DevOps Engineer Thanks to the ubiquity of digital technology, professionals who can work with software developers and system operators to oversee code and IT infrastructure are in high demand.

These workers command, on average, $105,000, and as computer-based industries only continue to expand, so do the career opportunities.

Optometrists Seeing clearly and maintaining proper visual health is important. Optometrists can earn $106,000 a year.

Nurse anesthetist Several different careers in the medical field are booming, and nurse anesthetist is one of them. These medical professionals administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery and monitor vital signs to maintain patient safety. An average salary of $160,000 can entice registered nurses to go through the extra schooling to become anesthetists.

UX designer A UX designer is a graphic designer, interior designer or architect who

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helps improve the usability, accessibility and enjoyability of tangible and digital products based on user experiences. Salaries vary depending upon the specific niche, but can average $90,000 annually.

Physical therapist These health care workers earn an average of $85,000 and help people decrease physical pain and improve mobility through rehabilitative exercises.

The Brien Center is a community-based, non-profit agency with over 90 years of history of providing a continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and families who are living with serious behavioral health disorders. We are guided by the belief that everyone in Berkshire County benefits when people are emotionally healthy. Serving over 10,000 annually, we are the leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment services.

We are recruiting driven and compassionate individuals to join our dynamic team of over 475 employees, including Residential, Outreach, Social Workers and Mental Health Clinicians.

Our benefits include Health, Dental and Vision – with instant enrollment – No waiting period! In addition, we offer Disability and Life Insurance Plans; Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition Assistance and Discounted Home and Auto Insurance Rates.

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Plus – our exceptionally competitive leave pool accrual – with new, full-time employees earning over 7 weeks of paid time off!

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As a major supporter of Continuing Education, The Brien Center is proud to work with over a dozen educational institutions to provide internships in all programs. Also, The Brien Center now offers multiple opportunities for licensed clinicians to earn credit hours throughout the year.

Visit our website at briencenter.org/careers for more information on our open positions and how to apply to one of Berkshire County’s largest non-profit employers.

You’re also invited to e-mail a Cover Letter of Interest and Resume to hr@briencenter.org.

A pre-employment criminal background check is required for all positions. The Brien Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Berkshire Eagle is a multifaceted media organization that requires a variety of talents to get the jobs done. Our many departments are staffed by local residents with a diversity of skills and experience.

Chances are, you have the skills we are looking for. There’s never been a better time to join the Eagle.

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WE CARE LISTEN NURTURE ENCOURAGE COLLABORATE. THEY LEARN AND GROW. Supporting students with exceptional challenges and amazing abilities Hillcrest Educational Centers is a nationally accredited human service organization that has provided specialized services and care to youth and their families for over 33 years. We are one of the area’s largest employers and have more than 500 dedicated staff working together at our therapeutic residential and day school programs to positively impact families and communities one child at a time. Join us for a purpose-driven career.

Benefits: Tuition assistance, student loan pay down with employer contributions to principal, paid birth recovery leave, and wellness insurance premium reduction.

Earn enhanced compensation through our career ladders. Health, dental, vision, and 403B retirement plan. Employer paid life insurance with AD&D included.

Professional Development: RBT in-house program, paid CEU’s and PDP’s, attend conferences and seminars, RCYCP national direct care certification, and ParaPro prep/assessment on-site. Two week orientation, monthly on-going training, and unlimited access to our online learning library with 400+ topics.

Visit our website at www.hillcrestec.org\careers for available openings and to apply. You can also apply in person at 788 South Street, Pittsfield. Search us on Indeed. For more information, call Gayle Murphy at 413-499-7924 ext. 113.