Jewish Community Liaison

ABOUT THE POSITION:

High Impact Service Delivery
* Builds and maintains positive, collaborative working relationships with partner synagogues and other communal institutions.
* Assesses needs and connects congregants and community members to appropriate social service and mental health resources.
* Provides consultation to clergy, congregational staff and lay leadership on social service and mental health issues in the community.
* Plans, coordinates, and facilitates community education and support programs and professional trainings in collaboration with partner synagogues and other communal institutions.

Agency Support
* Represents JCFS and its programs in a positive manner to both internal and external contacts.
* Performs record keeping functions and other administrative duties, as required, including written documentation within the required time frames.
* Adheres to all applicable agency policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree in social or human services from an accredited program. Master's degree beneficial.
* Two or more years of experience in community engagement and case management.
* Strong ability to work, interact and communicate effectively with rabbis and Jewish community leaders across the denominational spectrum.
* Strong administrative and organizational skills to ensure competing priorities are completed in a strategic and thoughtful manner.
* Strong program development, communication, and presentation skills.
* Knowledge of Chicago-area Jewish and wider community resources.
* As this position requires visits to locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation, must be able to drive, have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable access to a vehicle to travel in the Chicago metropolitan area.
* Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
* Experience and comfort working on Zoom and other web-based platforms.

BENEFITS:

JCFS Chicago offers an array of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Paid sick and vacation time, Agency holidays, Pension, 403(b), Flexible Spending Plans, and Life Insurance. This position is 30 hours a week (and benefits eligible).

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org

JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, Licensed by DCFS

JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran JCFS provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application