Job Openings JFS

JFS has the following job opening:

Coordinator, Senior Friendly Visiting

Part-time: 18 - 24 Hours, LSW, LCSW, or comparable license required

Salary Range: $29,000 - $42,000

Job Description

Seeking a Coordinator, Senior Friendly Visiting, to facilitate well-regarded community program alleviating loneliness and isolation for homebound older adults in our region. The coordinator will understand the needs of older adults and aging related issues. The coordinator will see that all participants and volunteers are treated with compassion and dignity, in addition to active communication with key stakeholders and thorough documentation and communications. Hybrid work style, flexible hours based on population served and needs. Welcoming and supportive team environment with group supervision and regular staff meetings. The agency prioritizes ongoing professional development, free or reduced-fee training and CEU's, referral bonuses.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate Senior Friendly Visiting Program

  • Assessment and intake of prospective participants
  • Recruit, screen, train, match, supervise and recognize volunteers on ongoing basis
  • Facilitate monthly group supervision and ongoing learning opportunities for volunteers
  • Maintain accurate and up to date program documentation regarding all units of service and communications
  • Communicate actively with relevant case managers and family as needed
  • Assist leadership with program evaluation, data collection, and reporting as needed

Community Outreach & Engagement

  • Participate in the recruitment of prospective volunteers by representing the agency
  • Attend and participate in relevant meetings including Office on Aging Provider Meetings
  • Communicate with prospective program participants and their representatives

Additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor and director

Requirements

Licensed in New Jersey as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Comparable License

Experience and interest in working with older adult population

Experience volunteering or working with volunteers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills with experience in Excel and motivation to utilize agency database

Bilingual professionals encouraged to apply, seeking the following languages to meet the needs of our community: Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hebrew, Yiddish, or American Sign Language

To apply, send resume via email to Shaina Sherman, Executive Director, ssherman@jewishfamilysvc.org

About the Agency

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties (JFS) operates as a non-profit social service agency. JFS strives to preserve and strengthen the quality of individual and family life for those of all faiths and beliefs in our tri-county community.