July Professional Opportunities Bulletin

Learn about the AJFCA Professional Opportunities Bulletin

Deadline for the August Professional Opportunities Bulletin is
July 23, 2010.

Please forward your POB ad to btapper@ajfca.org

CONTENTS

ARIZONA
MARYLAND
METRO WEST NEW JERSEY
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
TEXAS
VANCOUVER


Arizona

CLINICIAN-JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF PHOENIX

JFCS is currently seeking a Master’s level Clinician working with either adults or children. We have FT positions with flexible scheduling.

The clinician will perform the following duties: Provides ongoing clinical services such as direct therapy, case management services, facilitation of child family teams, intakes, and assessments.

  • Provides ongoing supervision of associate clinicians, interns, and other clinical staff as required.
  • Develops programs directed at expanding the continuum of services in collaboration with clinical team members.
  • Provides clinical oversight for the coordination of behavioral health services with other agencies.
  • Identifies gaps in services and works with special projects and committees to better meet the client’s needs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work, Counseling or Marriage & Family therapy and minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health field post Masters. License preferred, independent license a plus! Ability to receive and maintain fingerprint clearance.

JFCS is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.
Please go online and submit your resume http://careers-jfcs.icims.com/jobs/intro.
If you have any questions, contact MaryLou Galaviz at 602.567.8345 or Kim Slade at 602.567.8346.

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MARYLAND

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF BALTIMORE has the following open positions:

Jewish Community Services (JCS) is a new consolidated agency comprising Jewish Family Services, Jewish Addiction Services, Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister League, and Jewish Vocational Services. JCS offers a stimulating professional environment with over 300 dedicated individuals providing a broad array of services. Competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for in-house CEU’s offered.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATORPRO BONO SERVICES

Jewish Community Services is seeking a part-time (approx. 24 hours a week) Volunteer Coordinator for Pro Bono Services. Individual will be responsible for the following:

  • Recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation, training, placement, supervision, recognition and evaluation of volunteers in specialized services (legal, dental, fiscal fitness)
  • Overseeing all aspects of the Volunteer Pro Bono programs

Job Skills/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 2 years experience working with volunteers in an administrative role, program coordinator or similar
  • Strong understanding of Jewish values and culture preferred

*This position is eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit programs

Fax resume and cover letter to 410-510-1464 or e-mail jobsline@jcsbaltimore.org

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MANAGER OF THERAPY SERVICES

JCS’ Therapy Services Program seeks a full time Manager of a Child/Adolescent/Adult services team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Individual will clinically and administratively supervise a team of experienced clinicians
  • Will be responsible for carrying a small caseload

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in social work/mental health
  • Must be licensed at the graduate level (LCPC or LCSW-C)
  • Must have excellent team work and clinical skills
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
  • Must be organized and have good computer skills
  • Familiarity with and/or sensitivity to Jewish values and customs

Fax resume and cover letter to 410-510-1464 or email jobsline@jcsbaltimore.org

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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER – Part-Time

Jewish Community Services is seeking a Part-Time (Contract) (5hrs/week flexible hours) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our outpatient mental health center.

Job Skills/Qualifications:

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management with adults under the supervision of our Medical Director
  • Knowledge and sensitivity to Jewish values and customs preferred
  • Must have liability insurance

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in your field

Education: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification required

Fax your resume and cover letter to 410-510-1464 or email jobsline@jcsbaltimore.org

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Health Educator Marketing – Communications Specialist – Part-time

Flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours required

Jewish Community Services is seeking a part-time individual, who as part of a team, is responsible for the delivery of specialized online and in-person community education and awareness projects in the areas of addictions, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and other behaviors that impact the mental health and well being of the community.

Job Functions:

  • Develop, coordinate and host all aspects of online video competitions, marketing it to senior high schools, and colleges
  • Administer and co-create content for Facebook, Fanpage, and Youtube
  • Lead project to teach video production and editing skills to high school aged students
  • Lead programs using arts and crafts mediums to relay health information

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Familiarity with and/or sensitivity to Jewish values and customs
  • Familiarity/comfort with developing and monitoring various social networking sites
  • Have an understanding of current issues within the teen/young adult population on and off campus
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Education:

Bachelor’s degree OR presently enrolled in college. Major in Communications/Media or Health Care, Education, Social Work, Psychology,

Experience:

2 years experience in any of the following:

Media/social networking, working with video, education program design

Fax your resume and cover letter to 410-510-1464 or email jobsline@jcsbaltimore.org

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Licensed Therapist (PT or FT)

Experience in working with children and families.

Job Skills/Qualifications:

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Sensitivity to Jewish culture and values essential

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years experience in your field

Education:

  • MA in mental health field
  • Licensed at least at the graduate level (LCPC, LCSW-C)
  • Independent licensure preferred

Fax your resume and cover letter to 410-510-1464 or e-mail jobsline@jcsbaltimore.org

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TEEN OUTREACH WORKER ON-CALL PART TIME POSITION

How would you like to work for a cutting edge community teen program – J.O.I.N. for Teens. Excellent opportunity to connect with teens. This is an On-Call position guaranteed 5-10 hours a month. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include: Hosting, chaperoning and encouraging participation in teen evening/weekend activities such as dances, fundraising, game and movie nights.

Requirements:

  • Must be over the age of 21
  • Must have good interpersonal skills
  • Must be a team player
  • Must have knowledge and sensitivity to Jewish traditions, culture and values

If you are interested in fun, exciting and rewarding position, please fax your resume to the HR Specialist at 410-510-1464 or email: jobsline@jcsbaltimore.org

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METRO WEST NEW JERSEY

PT/FT Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Provide in-home clinical services to older adults and to coordinate volunteer programs for northern NJ Jewish Family Service Agency
  • Position requires home visits to seniors, counseling and case management services, strong oral and written communication skills and knowledge of senior resources

Send your resume to sschechter@jfsmetrowest.org

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SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

Licensed Clinical Social Worker to work with children and families.

  • Magellan credentialed preferred
  • Job Description

Provide ongoing clinical services including therapy, case management services and intake coverage

  • Experience

Must have New Jersey License with at least 2 years of experience

  • Education

Masters in Social Work or related field

Email resumes to ressrog@jfedsnj.org

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NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK

Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director

Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York is a human services agency that serves both the Jewish and general population of New York’s Capital District. Established in 1854, it is one of the oldest and most respected social services agencies in the area with close ties to other human service providers as well as the Jewish community. JFS offers a range of services to families and individuals.

Job Description

JFS is searching for an energetic Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director who excels in clear, strategic thinking, planning and management. We are looking for a leader with sound fiscal management and budgeting capabilities along with proven experience in fundraising, grant acquisition and business development. S/he must have a record of forging strong collaborative relationships in the community with private, governmental and interfaith agencies and funding sources as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have experience in growing and developing an agency’s programs and services. We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership and operational/implementation skills.

Education

An advanced degree with significant (minimum of five years) experience at the senior management level is required as well as experience in and commitment to Jewish Communal Services. Not for profit experience is preferred. The CEO/ED will work productively with a dynamic and experienced staff and an active supportive Board of Directors. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Send resume and salary requirements in confidence to our secure email address no later than July 16, 2010 to Resumes@jfsexecutivesearch.org

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TEXAS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF AUSTIN, TEXAS has the following positions open:

Child and Family Therapist

Jewish Family Service of Austin, Texas has a job opening for a MSW or MA with a background in family and couples therapy for a part-time (20-30 hrs. per week) psychotherapist.

The position involves:

  • clinical practice,
  • program development, and
  • community work.

Excellent benefits, plus the chance to live and work in the “Live Music Capitol of the World.”

Please send resumes to jfs@shalomaustin.org.

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VANCOUVER

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Position Summary

Responsible for the successful management and development of agency programs and services. Provides supervision to all program Departmental Directors. Represents the agency at community functions and acts in Executive Director’s capacity in their absence. Liaises with United Way, Jewish Federation and other funders as it impacts on the programs and services of the organization. Works with members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director on strategic planning. Responsible for cross-departmental Staff Training and Development. Responsible for reviewing and ensuring controls of departmental budgets. Responsible for assuring that staff evaluation occurs in all program departments to ensure that we are meeting agency outcomes and results. Overall focus is on internal program and services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision

  • Provides ongoing and differential supervision to all program managers. Provides supervision conduct regular evaluations, including written performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates and finalizes all hiring and interview process of part and full time program department staff hires
  • Advocates on behalf of agency programs, researching and preparing relevant data and analyses in concert with program managers.
  • Evaluates new opportunities and current local and provincial trends or policies impacting the agency and programs and services.
  • Leads a cross departmental Staff Development Team to focus on internal continuing education and training, annual staff retreat, review of staff handbook as required, and develops and advocates for annual training and development budget.

Program Management

In collaboration with the Executive Director:

  • Works with United Way, Jewish Federation and other relevant funders to ensure compliance with funding requirements, including coordinating outcome evaluation.
  • Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of all related grants and reports.
  • Identifies Jewish and general community foundations to solicit support and cultivate relationships to drive new programs and services and develop this funding stream.

In collaboration with the Program Managers:

  • Keeps up to date with best practice research in the Jewish community and general community as it relates to the programs and services of JFSA. Conducts environmental scans as necessary and required.
  • Ensures that JFSA programs are aligned with vision/mission and/or strategic plan of the agency, as well as researching future possibilities for organizational growth and sustainability Develops mechanisms for forums and meetings with community members and other stakeholders.
  • Be knowledgeable of requirements, deadlines, reporting and schedules related to agency budget and compliance; participate in the development of departmental budgets. Works closely with Executive Director, Full Charge Senior Bookkeeper and Departmental Directors to ensure budget expectations are met and that financial reporting systems are implemented and effective.
  • Ensures all client data is managed, secure and accessible for reporting and evaluation purposes as it relates to the program departments and work closely with IT consulting staff.
  • Ensures that program evaluation processes are in place to be able to report in an effective manner to donors, stakeholders, funders, board, community and staff organizational success.
  • Ensures the accreditation of agency programs by a national board.

Other:

  • Innovation – researches and identifies trend points for the JFSA in program and service delivery
  • Niche segments – researches and identifies directions for services and programs to niche and specialized segments of the Jewish and general community
  • Representation/Meetings: In consultation with the Executive Director, acts as a representative of JFSA at community meetings, funder or donor meetings and to partner task forces or collaborations
  • Ensures compliance with privacy laws/acts as agency privacy commissioner (as required by law of each agency

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Social Work or equivalent graduate degree strongly preferred.
  • Minimum ten years post-graduate experience, five of which are in a progressively responsible administrative and supervisory capacity.
  • Knowledge of financial reports/budget management.
  • Strong leadership, supervisory, organization and communication skills.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated interest in Jewish culture and tradition.

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to the attention of Joel Kaplan, Executive Director at jkaplan@jfsa.ca by May 20, 2010. Visit www.jfsa.ca for more info.