Employment
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia serves children, families, and individuals with a diverse array of services.
Our team is comprised of dedicated, caring, and experienced professionals whose common denominator is a shared commitment to enhancing the lives of the people we support.
We are looking for passionate, energized, and skilled professionals who share our goals and want to make a meaningful difference every day. By joining JFCS you become part of an organization with a tradition of service and excellence, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. While we are rooted in Jewish values, we welcome and currently employ staff from all backgrounds and serve community members from all walks of life.
JFCS offers the opportunity to learn and grow in an ever-changing landscape.
Equal Opportunity Employment
JFCS supports and is committed to equal opportunity employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in any term, condition, or privilege of employment to all associates and potential associates on the basis of their merits and ability to perform, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizen and veteran’s status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, or any other prohibited factor.
If you are interested and passionate about applying for a job at JFCS and meet most of the qualifications listed, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@jfcsphilly.org
Your email application must include:
- The job title in the subject line (or we will not be able to route your resume)
- Your cover letter and salary requirements in the body of the email
- Your resume as an attachment
TEACHING KITCHEN EDUCATOR – PART TIME
This is a 14 hour per week part-time position. Please add a cover letter expressing why this position is of interest to you.
JFCS is seeking a mission driven individual to plan and facilitate weekly cooking programs for adults with disabilities at the Brodsky Enrichment Center. One program a week is an inclusive group of people with disabilities and middle school age students who work together to bake challah. The Teaching Kitchen Educator ensures a positive and safe environment for all participants as well as maintaining the cleanliness and kashrut of the kitchen and all operational aspects of the programs. This position reports to the Director of Food Support and works in a team approach with other JFCS staff and volunteers.
- Utilize existing recipes and curriculum to prepare, plan and facilitate weekly cooking and baking programs, including making lunch for program participants
- Work closely with the Directory of Food Support to maintain and improve programing in the kitchen
- Ensure that the Kashrut of the kitchen is maintained during all programming
- Assist with maintaining the kitchen inventory
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen during and after programming
- Oversee packaging of all food items prepared
- Work with clients and volunteers to bake and cook consistent, high quality food
- Assist with tracking data of food prepared
- Oversee and nurture volunteer relationships for programming
- Work together with JFCS staff to meet the needs of clients
- Maintain a safe environment for all while instilling values of equity, integrity, and belonging
- Additional tasks as required for the needs of the program and as assigned by the Director of Food Support
COMPETENCIES
- Able to take directions and receive feedback
- Able to work effectively and compassionately with individuals of various ethnic and religious groups and to understand the meaning of cultural competency
- Able to understand and work with individuals with a range of abilities
- Competent group facilitator
- Creative and innovative
- Capacity for working with volunteers and team members at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and utilize agency support appropriately
- Able to exercise independent thinking and use good judgment in decision making
- Organized and detail oriented
- Understands kashrut or is willing to learn
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with people with disabilities, in group facilitation, and/or cooking preferred
- Must be able to physically meet the requirements of the position:
- Ability to lift bins, boxes, and bags up to 40 pounds from the floor to counter/table and counter/table to above head
- Ability to be on your feet for several hours at a time
- Must meet JFCS’s vaccination policies at hire and ongoing
- Must follow any/all COVID-19 and other related agency and CDC guidelines on safe and sanitary practices to ensure safety of all staff, volunteers, and clients
- Must complete all background clearances as required by the program and pass child abuse and FBI clearances; will consider criminal record based on incident and timing
- Must have a ServeSafe food handler or food manager certification, or be able to obtain one before start date.
- Some Sundays or evenings may be required for special events
- This position will be based in our Bala Cynwyd office.
If you are passionate about education and making a positive impact on peoples’ lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
Application Question(s):
- Did you see the request for a cover letter asking why this position is relevant to your experience and goals?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)
- teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
BILINGUAL SOCIAL WORKER/CARE MANAGER – HOLOCAUST SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Care Manager/Program Assistant provides care management and assistance with Russian programming, intake calls, invoices, and care management to older adult Holocaust Survivors in Greater Philadelphia. This position is a hybrid work model of remote, in-office and in client homes.
- Provide Russian/English care management including:
- Program eligibility screening.
- Assistance to Care Navigator with Russian intake calls and wait list clients.
- Assessments and documentation of clients’ functionality and service need.
- Assist clients with enrolling in/applying for benefits and services that will help clients continue to live safely at home.
- Facilitate department programming in conjunction with Older Adult Socialization Coordinator.
- Participate in one-on-one supervision with Program Manager, departmental meetings, and trainings.
- Process home care invoices.
- Facilitate client transportation.
- Engage in networking and collaboration with community-based organizations and resources on behalf of clients.
- Participate in team conferences and peer supervisory sessions.
- Understand bio-psycho-social issues pertaining to older adults in the Former Soviet Union community.
- Culturally sensitive and willing/able to serve populations with varying backgrounds.
- Operate from a person-centered, trauma-informed perspective.
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as requested.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, adjusting message to fit listener to ensure understanding.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other professionals and community agencies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrate a positive demeanor and maintain professionalism at all times.
- Ability to take on specialized tasks and manage them within the framework of their workload.
- Expected to use initiative in contributing to the service’s development as well as their own.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and good common sense in all situations.
- Must be flexible and agile to be able to juggle tasks when special situations arise that demand attention.
- Bachelor’s degree in a social service field required, MSW is highly desirable.
- Fluency in Russian and English required, reading, writing, speaking.
- Ability to demonstrate strong working knowledge of community resources and benefits relevant to older adults and their family caregivers.
- Proficient user of technology (smart phone/tablet/laptop) and experience using MS Office applications required.
- EHR/EMR database experience a plus.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Employee must have a car and a safe driving record on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state in which the employee is licensed to drive. Employee must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Employee must pass a criminal background check, child abuse check, and FBI fingerprint clearances.
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate the availability of individuals and families (schedule will be adjusted accordingly).
- Employee must meet the agency’s vaccination policy and procedure upon hire and afterwards.
OUTREACH CARE MANAGER, ORTHODOX SERVICES
Under the supervision of the Orthodox Services Program Manager, the Community Outreach Care Manager manages the establishment of a network within the Philadelphia region to provide: prevention, education, and support to leaders / lay leaders of the Orthodox Jewish community on the issue of DV; trainings for organizations, including non-profits, synagogues, schools, and businesses on the dynamics of the nuances within the Orthodox Jewish community pertaining to DV, as well as other mental health related topics, and how to increase sensitivity and awareness; psychoeducational programs and outreach events that focus on areas of stigma to bring awareness and inclusiveness. The Community Outreach Care Manager also facilitates support groups in order to build community in marginalized populations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build strong working relationships with area synagogues, day schools, and other Jewish organizations to nurture ongoing partnerships and engage Orthodox leadership and community stakeholders to increase trust and familiarity needed for buy in.
- Ensure Orthodox community leaders understand dynamics of abuse and trauma-informed/victim centered responses within their cultural context as well as have the resources they need to address these situations; to include congregational Rabbis, Beit Din, and school administrators.
- Provide Orthodox youth with culturally competent prevention programs in their local day schools.
- Heighten public awareness of DV in Orthodox families to reduce the stigma and increase support for survivors and children, through community wide programs and by engaging fathers as key influencers.
- Equip mainstream providers with cultural competency to better serve the Jewish community by providing trainings, education, and ongoing consultation to partners who are not familiar with Orthodox practices and lifestyles to build sensitivity and awareness, thereby also increasing capacity.
- Work in collaboration with existing partners, including but not limited to, Jewish Women’s International, DINAH, local Jewish day schools, and synagogues.
- Build new formal and informal partnerships pertaining to the purpose of this role with other Orthodox and non-Orthodox providers / organizations, creating awareness of JFCS’ Orthodox Services program as well as to expand programming and to ensure effective, non-duplicative programming
- Create psychoeducational programs and outreach events that focus on areas of stigma in the Orthodox Jewish community to bring awareness and inclusiveness.
- Implement and facilitate support groups based on need.
- Maintain knowledge of a broad variety of community resources and refer clients when appropriate to support their treatment goals.
- Prepare and document accurate and timely records.
- Participate in team conferences, peer supervisory sessions, and other meetings as needed.
- Create and implement effective marketing strategies to draw consumers to our programs and to build brand awareness in the region.
- Partner with Program Manager, COO, and relevant partner organizations to develop reporting tools to measure impact and use data to help focus ongoing programming and future growth.
- Coordinate and provide supportive counseling and care management services for IFS clients both through direct services in the client’s home and in the office, by conducting a comprehensive assessment of client’s needs and goal development. Including accessing resources (ex. budgeting, financial issues, and public entitlements).
- Collaborate with community resources (job coach, housing) and assist clients in daily life skills to help them function on as high a level as possible.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.
- MSW required.
COMPETENCIES
- A high level of communication skills both written and verbal, with a variety of audiences and within a variety of settings.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments.
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor no matter what the situation; must be able to meet and interact professionally, patiently, and courteously with diverse populations.
- Ability to work independently—can follow up and follow through.
- Ability to recognize and navigate Orthodox Jewish community dynamics.
- Must be able to exercise independent judgment in an area for which procedures cannot be standardized.
- Creative and innovative – to see beyond “what exists” to “what could be”.
- Ability to recognize implied problems underlying initial statements of need and to ask questions appropriate to gathering more information to better serve clients, community stakeholders, and the agency.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to participate as a contributing team member of the department.
- Aptitude for building effective and meaningful working relationships with other professionals and community institutions.
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and implementation of practices based on the NASW code of ethics.
- Participate in annual trauma-informed care training(s), suicide prevention training, and mandated reporter training every other year.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes in schedule and assignments.
- Demonstrates initiative in contributing to the development of the department’s programs and services as well as their own professional development.
REQUIREMENTS
- MSW or equivalent required – have or working toward clinical licensure preferred.
- Two to three years group work/macro social work/prevention program delivery desired.
- Be a member of, or have significant experience working within, the Orthodox Jewish community required.
- Must be in good standing, maintain any pertinent license(s), and follow guidelines as required by the PA State Board of Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Counselors, and Professional Counselors.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Job will require in person, in office, and remote work; all office locations may be necessary including Bala Cynwyd, Northeast Philadelphia, and North Philadelphia.
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, (schedule will be adjusted accordingly).
- Proficient user of technology (smart phone/tablet/laptop), experience using MS Office applications, and openness to new forms of technology, including social media platforms – EHR/EMR database experience a plus.
- Employee must have a car and a safe driving record on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state in which the employee is licensed to drive. Employee must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance. In addition, employee must provide security clearances free of any citations.
- Employee must pass all necessary criminal and/or background checks.
- Employee must meet the agency’s vaccination policy and procedure upon hire and afterwards.
SOCIAL WORKER ADOPTION COORDINATOR
Interested associates should include in their cover letter: Describe why your professional experience has prepared you to offer this type of non-biased counseling to women who are exploring their options during a very emotional and stressful time in their life?
Open Arms Adoption, a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia, is looking for an Adoption Coordinator (Full-time at 35 hours per week) to be an integral part of their team in North Jersey, Central Jersey, and at times in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate will reside in North or Central Jersey and have ready access to a vehicle.
The Adoption Coordinator works with pregnant women, new mothers, birthmothers, and adoptive families. The Adoption Coordinator also plays an important role in the program’s outreach and education activities by identifying and meeting with professionals in the community who work with pregnant and parenting women.
Although this position’s daily hours will be 9am to 5pm, all employees of Open Arms need to have flexibility around their schedule as this position requires occasional and unexpected weekend and evening work based on the needs of new mothers and their babies.
The program maintains a local office in Florham Park, NJ, but works hybrid, remotely at home, and travels to client homes and hospitals to provide counseling, facilitate adoptions, and do community outreach as we follow CDC recommendations to limit the exposure and spread of COVID-19.
- Maintain a caseload that provides options counseling and case management services to pregnant women and new mothers.
- Offer a non-biased/all choices counseling environment for clients’ decision-making process.
- Participate in outreach/education in local community to promote services offered to professional community via visits or online discussions.
- Research resource options tailored to birthparents and pregnant women needing community assistance.
- Coordinate adoption process and facilitate adoptions.
- Facilitate adoptive family home studies and post placement supervision.
- Utilize online system for case notes and record retention.
- Offer ongoing assistance and support for birth and adoptive parents.
- Perform other program duties as assigned by the Director.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment, utilizing agency supports appropriately.
- Ability to work effectively and compassionately with individuals of various groups, including those of various racial and ethnic groups and religious groups. This candidate will also work with individuals of various sexual orientations, gender identities, with people of various socio-economic levels, and with people in addiction, with food and housing insecurity, and with non-managed mental health issues.
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural competency and work within the framework of agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
- Knowledge of community resources for pregnant and parenting women in North and Central New Jersey.
- Ability to coordinate paperwork/legal process required in an adoption process, after training, and to participate as a vital member of a small team.
- Ability to document work in a clear, organized, and timely manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated strong writing and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage, assess. and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficient use of technology (smartphone, laptop, webcam, etc.) and experience using MS Office applications is required.
- Capacity for working with team and supporting program members at all levels.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred, may consider a Bachelor’s in same fields with relevant experience.
- 3 Years of relevant counseling skills required.
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals experiencing personal crisis and having the sensitivity to counsel with them at the level needed.
- Clinical skills and knowledge related to issues experienced by all members of the adoption triad (child, birthfamily, and adoptive family).
- Experience using an EMR/EHR system for documenting client information a plus.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires travel to meet with families within 60 minutes from home and potential train travel to Brooklyn.
- Must have ready access to a car to travel to birth locations as necessary.
- Must have a current driver’s license and car insurance.
- This opportunity requires the ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Ability to lift and move materials up-to 30 pounds is required.
- Current and clear criminal, FBI, and child abuse clearances are required prior to start. A physical and TB test is also required.
- Ability to meet and maintain agency vaccination requirements.
SOCIAL WORKER, ORTHODOX SERVICES
Under the supervision of the Orthodox Services Program Manager, the Hybrid Care Manager works with an integrated team approach in providing care management services and supportive or clinical counseling for Orthodox Jewish Individual and Family Services (IFS) clients of all ages presenting with complex needs in multiple systems in the Greater Philadelphia area. The SW/CM identifies needs of clients, completes bio-psychosocial and other assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides appropriate therapeutic and/or care management interventions. Additional responsibilities may include coordination of Orthodox community programming, supervision of a social work student, or participation in community outreach initiatives to establish community partners. Afterschool / evening hours will be required at least one night per week, both telehealth and in person work in all office locations is required.
- Coordinates and provides clinical treatment, supportive counseling, and care management services to clients in home, in the office, via Telehealth platforms, or in community-based settings.
- Conducts comprehensive assessment of clients’ needs to develop mutually agreed upon treatment/care plans to support them in achieving their identified goals.
- Works with clients to enable access to resources appropriate to their individual needs (e.g., budgeting, financial issues, accessing public entitlements, psychiatric/psychological care providers).
- Collaborates with community partners (job coach, housing, other providers, rabbis, schools, etc.), provides advocacy (as needed), and assists clients in daily life (ADLs/IADLs) skills to help them maintain or improve global functioning.
- Assumes responsibility in emergency situations related to care management and/or mental health crises.
- Maintains interest in and knowledge of relevant professional activities, developments in the field of behavioral health, and in social problems as they pertain to our clients and to the advancement of the profession in addition to a broad variety of community resources in order to refer clients when appropriate to support their treatment goals.
- Prepares and documents accurate and timely records including progress notes, assessment tools, and billing information in compliance with department documentation guidelines and expectations and external regulatory policies.
- Participates as an active member in team conferences, trainings, weekly supervision, department meetings, and other meetings related to counseling and care management issues and works as a team with other JFCS staff with shared clients, resources, needs, and other related topics.
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as requested.
COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of public benefits and general community resources.
- A high level of effective communication skills both written and verbal, with internal (other JFCS staff/departments) and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments exhibiting strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor no matter what the situation; must be able to meet and interact professionally, patiently and courteously with a diverse population of clients and families.
- Ability to work independently—can follow up and follow through.
- Ability to recognize and navigate community dynamics and establish good working relationships.
- Must be able to exercise independent judgment in an area for which procedures cannot be standardized, while maintaining professional and ethical standards .
- Ability to recognize implied problems underlying initial statements of need and to ask questions appropriate to gathering more information to better serve the client and the agency.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to participate as a contributing team member of the department.
- Ability to work as a team member with other clinicians and care managers to ensure best service to clients.
- Ability to establish good working relations with other professionals and organizations both internally and in the community.
- Must be in good standing, maintain any pertinent license(s), and follow guidelines as required by the PA State Board of Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Counselors, and Professional Counselors.
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and implementation of practices based on the NASW code of ethics.
- Participate in annual Trauma Informed Care training(s), suicide prevention training, and mandated reporter training every other year.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes in schedule and assignments.
- Demonstrates initiative in contributing to the development of the department’s programs and services as well as their own professional development.
REQUIREMENTS
- MSW or equivalent required – have or working toward clinical licensure preferred.
- Two to three years direct service experience required.
- Understands best practices and knowledge to assess and implement a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Has the ability to appropriately assess an individual in crisis to determine if a higher level of care is needed – including psychiatric emergencies that may lead to hospitalization.
- Knowledge of and experience applying for Public Benefits (SNAP, LIHEAP, SSI, etc.) a plus.
- Proficient user of technology (smart phone/tablet/laptop) and experience using MS Office applications required.
- EHR/EMR database experience a plus.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Employee must have a car, a safe driving record on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state in which the employee is licensed to drive. Employee must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Employee must pass a criminal background check, child abuse check, and FBI fingerprint clearances.
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate the availability of individuals and families (schedule will be adjusted accordingly).
- Employee must meet the agency’s vaccination policy and procedure upon hire and afterwards.