About The Mission
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth was founded in 1886 with a focus on healing and strengthening children in a family setting amidst the tranquil landscapes of Canaan, New York. In 2020, Berkshire Farm Center partnered with Merraine Group to fulfill select staffing needs within our many programs. Today, our mission remains: to strengthen children and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their home communities.
Our dedicated employees, who work in settings that often challenge the heart and mind, know that their efforts matter. Our work directly impacts the lives of thousands of children and families across New York State.
2,000 – THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES WE SERVE EVERYDAY!
Recognizing the need for transformation and a fresh identity, Berkshire Farm Center embraced a new name in May 2024: Together for Youth.
Together for Youth / Merraine's Equity Statement
We vow to continue our journey by looking inward – by examining all biases and judgements while acknowledging both privilege and power. We are committed to better understanding privilege whether it be through race, gender, sexual identity, religion, ability, or other forms. Once fully acknowledged, we pledge to use the identified privilege to advocate for others. We understand that the work we do fosters change that will create a positive, ripple effect within our agency and in the community.
We at Together for Youth stand committed to becoming an all-inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization that encompasses a sense of belonging for all staff members, children and families, and community partners who join us in our mission. We are committed to dismantling barriers and ideology that reinforce a non-inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to remaining open-minded, respectful, and actively choose learning over comfort. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and we strive to cultivate a culture of non-judgement, to choose words carefully, show compassion, extend grace, and consistently strive to become an advocate and ally for others.
Benefits
Together for Youth’s benefit package is designed to meet the needs of employees and their family members, including same sex spouses and dependent children. The agency considers the relationship with employees to be collaborative and offers benefit programs focusing on their overall health and financial well-being. All full-time and part-time employees, working more than 20 hours per week, are eligible to participate in Together for Youth’s benefit programs.
Competitive Benefits:
- Affordable Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Telemedicine
- Low Cost Dental & Vision Coverage
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement
- Accounts (HRA)
- Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Spending Accounts (DCA)
- Supplemental, Voluntary Insurance Options. Including Disability, Life, Accident & Wellness
- Pet Insurance
Self-Care Balance:
- Flexible Work Options
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Staff Recognition Programs
- Company Seasonal Events
- Agency & Community Volunteering
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Workplace Wellness Initiatives
Financial Wellness:
- Weekly Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Program with Employer Contribution & Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Discounts and Memberships