Careers
You can be proud to work at JFS. Join us in creating a stronger, healthier community where everyone thrives!
Our team makes a meaningful difference. For nearly 100 years, JFS embraces our community with care with a diverse range of non-sectarian services. Our staff represents a broad range of professionals with different backgrounds, faiths, and fields who bring their unique experiences to a dynamic work environment.
JFS is hiring caring and energetic people who are passionate about our mission. We invest in your potential, give freedom to pursue your passion, learn new skills and also offer rewarding opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Why you should work at JFS:
- Generous paid vacation (4 weeks)
- Ample sick time (3 weeks)
- Approximately 16 paid holidays (Federal and Jewish holidays)
- 1 floating holiday
- Comprehensive health insurance (Horizon medical and dental, VSP vision & free tele-a-doc)
- 8% 403(b) retirement contribution
- Employer-funded life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Free on-the-job Clinical Supervision for LCSW License
- Tuition reimbursement
- Apply now to join the JFS family and begin a fulfilling and rewarding career with our talented, knowledgeable, and fun team!
Job Description:
As a Housing Navigator at JFS, you will work with consumers to maintain current housing, or locate additional/alternate housing in the community to improve their overall well-being and success in independent living. You are an active and contributing member of an interdisciplinary team participating in team goal setting. You act as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives. Committed to working with all consumers regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Engage consumers to complete monthly housing checklist and review current housing status; provide skills training to consumers to contact landlords and follow up regarding questions, repairs, lease violations, etc.
- Establish and cultivate landlord/property manager relationships to increase access to housing/resources to support consumers, maintain data base of available housing resources
- Manage renters insurance records for consumers to ensure compliance with lease and provide consumer protection
- Educate consumers on housing search and moving process, lease requirements, and housing-related applications and benefits/entitlements; assist consumers in identifying housing priorities in order to promote stability and permanent housing
- Provide initial and ongoing individualized supports to assist consumers with obtaining and maintaining housing, this includes housing searches, education on lease requirements, etc.
- Participate in systems meeting as requested
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or allied/related field or discipline (E.g.
Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation).
- One year of residential MH setting required for case managers with Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience in property management preferred
JFS encourages licensed professionals to pursue clinical licensure by providing a Clinical Supervision Program designed to provide clinical supervision to full-time employees with an active LSW or LAC resulting in the achievement of the LCSW or LPC license.
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to advancement and upward mobility for our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks’ vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Case Manager – Justice Involved Services (Located in Atlantic County Jail)
At JFS, we are on a mission to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals who have been justice-involved. Our team is dedicated to providing support and guidance to help them successfully reintegrate into society and build brighter futures. If you are passionate about making a difference in the criminal justice system and helping individuals turn their lives around, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Case Manager for Justice-Involved individuals, your role is pivotal in providing essential support and guidance to those transitioning back into their communities. Your responsibilities include:
- Assessing the needs of clients and developing individualized care plans.
- Connect individuals with community resources, including employment assistance, housing options, counseling services, and substance abuse treatment.
- Continuously evaluate individual progress, adjusting reintegration plans as needed to address evolving needs.
- Provide guidance and support to help individuals regain their independence, become productive members of society, and reduce recidivism.
Qualifications:
- Compassion, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting justice-involved individuals.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Dedication to upholding high ethical and professional standards.
Position Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience: 0 or more years of experience in a mental health, social work, or related setting
- Valid Driver’s License required
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is your destination for a fulfilling career in mental health. Our dedicated team of over 150 professionals is committed to helping individuals achieve their personal goals, and we’re equally dedicated to nurturing the growth and advancement of our staff.
Discover your potential with us, whether you’re just starting your journey or seeking the next step. We offer a free, on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program for license seekers, a flexible work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our diverse team and become part of a vibrant, mission-driven community at JFS. Your future starts here! Apply now and let’s create a brighter tomorrow, together.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 per year
Outreach and Engagement Specialist provides mobile response engaging individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Cape May County. Experience in the delivering of services to homeless and or at risk population preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and engages in community based outreach to identify and engage individuals experiencing homelessness, outreach includes street, woods, locations in which individuals experiencing homelessness may be gathering
- Completes assessments and intakes utilizing Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)to document information
- Works closely Cape May County Coordinated Entry to provide seamless referral for shelter and any available case management services
- Creates action plans for individuals engaged
- Provides site based assessment and case management activities to those who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Cape May County
- Facilitates referrals to Cape May County and community resources with an understanding of benefits and entitlements available to clients and assists clients in applying.
- Provides outreach to hospitals and other community agencies to complete intakes/provide information as needed
- Assists individuals with family reunification
- Participates in identifying available resources
Education/Experience -Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation (can consider Criminal Justice for AHA or Jail Reentry). One year experience in provision of services to individuals experiencing homelessness, lived experience can be can be used in part for education requirement.
Schedule: Monday- Friday hours include 2 evenings a week and early morning hours.
JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program to staff looking to obtain their LCSW license.
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks’ vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working to support individuals with serious mental illness to live independently. Work in partnership with consumers to set goals, assess progress, and coordinate referrals to achieve wellness and autonomy.
- Assist consumers with transitioning into the community from state psychiatric hospitals
- Provide medication adherence support
- Provide skills training in the areas of maintaining a household, finances, meal preparation, and nutrition, and the use of positive coping skills
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques
- Encourage community integration and provide opportunities
- Document progress notes in EHR daily
- Collaborate with team and collaterals to ensure service delivery for consumers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or allied/related field or discipline (E.g. Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation) Note: General degrees are not sufficient.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
Job description
Resource Navigator will provide information about the availability of rental assistance at local, state, and federal levels, status of rental assistance applications, the process for filing for eviction protections, benefits available at the federal, local, and state levels, linkages to legal services and other resources to assist in diverting evictions.
Resource Navigator will also assist with linkages to other intervention supports for households experiencing a crisis. The Resource Navigator will also be a part of the Atlantic Homeless Alliance team, and work closely with the Atlantic Cape Vicinage, and legal services providers.
Responsibilities:
- Completes intakes and quickly develops an action plan to divert potential eviction.
- Provides site-based case management to those facing eviction in Atlantic County and/or Cape May Counties.
- Facilitates referrals to community resources with an understanding of benefits/entitlements, along with federal, state, and local rental assistance available to clients. Resource Navigator will also assist clients with applying.
- Coordination and strengthening of already existing partnerships with legal service providers and Landlord Tenant Court.
- Completes applications, reporting, and linkages to existing prevention funding at the Supervisor’s direction and in coordination with the Finance department.
Position Requirements
- Education/Experience –Bachelors Degree in Social work or other Human Service-related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program to staff looking to obtain their LCSW license.
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks’ vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Please submit your resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
As a Case Manager for the Atlantic Homeless Alliance you must be outgoing, personable and a self-starter. You will complete intakes and create action plans for individuals at imminent risk of homelessness or literally homeless. You will provide site based case management to homeless individuals in Atlantic County and facilitate referrals to community resources with an understanding of benefits and entitlements available to clients and assist clients in applying.
- Provide outreach to hospitals and other community agencies to complete intakes/provide information as needed
- Assist individuals with family reunification
- Work closely with other JFS programs to provide seamless referral for case management services
- Complete applications for Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) at the Associate Director’s direction
- Meet agency standards in productivity and progress note compliance
- Complete other assignments as directed by Associate Director of Atlantic Homeless Alliance
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation. One year of residential MH setting is required for case managers with Bachelor’s Degree.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
JFS is urgently hiring qualified Clinicians, the position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus!
JOB SUMMARY
Assist consumers with transitioning into the community from state psychiatric hospitals and jails, and serve consumers experiencing homelessness and involvement in the criminal justice system.
- Provides eligibility assessments, clinical assessments resulting in service/treatment plans.
- Diagnoses utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Volume 5 (DSM-V), ongoing clinical interventions such as Illness Management Recovery (IMR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Positive Behavioral Supports, Motivational Interviewing, and crisis intervention. Delivers care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered.
- Documents all services in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) chart using the Data Assessment Plan (DAP) format.
- Meets or exceeds charting quality, productivity, and compliance standards.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education – Master’s Degree in Social Work with an active LSW certification in good standing.
- Experience – 1 year of experience in a Mental Health (MH) setting.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
The Care Coordination Supervisor in the Community Wellness department will serve as a direct service provider, as well as a supervisor responsible for supervision, coaching, process management/improvement, and daily problem solving. Areas of responsibility encompass performing administrative services of care coordination and social/education services for older adults, inclusive of the Holocaust Survivors Community, directing program activities through subordinate management of staff/services located at Margate Terrace and Shalom House. Professional tact and decorum required as position involves interactions with clients, and community partners.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Interprets and ensures self and reporting employees are in compliance with grant and agency standards.
- Provides direct service to care coordination clients; provide leadership, and manages unit; makes decisions; solves problems; develops unit procedures; develop records/files; conducts meetings; represents Community Wellness at internal and external meetings
- Responsible in coordination with Community Wellness Director and HR for interviewing, hiring and terminating staff.
- Manages employees and team performance
- Coach, counsel and motivate employees
- Train and provide training for employees
- Identify and solve employee problems; manage conflict; respond to grievances and investigate complaints or performance concerns of area of responsibility and/or employees
- Implements corrective action as needed and in consultation with program Director and HR
- Engage in care coordination to meet program needs; develop social engagement programming
- Assist the Community Wellness Director to develop, implement and maintain unit procedures and record keeping
- Support the agency in the broader activities of Community Wellness.
- Create an ethical, non-discriminatory and safe work environment
- Responsible for knowing and following agency policies and procedures.
- Abides by Agency/NASW Code of Ethics.
Position Requirements
- Education – Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Rehabilitation or related field to the service of care coordination with older adults, or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Experience – Minimum 1 years of direct service, leadership and/or supervisory experience.
- Personal Trait – Ability to understand, communicate and work effectively with the senior population and their families/loved ones. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with Department/Program directors, staff, committees and community agencies, businesses and professionals.
- Fleet- Position requires ability to drive. When using agency or own vehicle, employee must have a Valid NJ driver’s license and proof of NJ Auto Insurance
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks’ vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you like to inspire others? Be part of an organization that believes in the power of community and the incredible impact volunteers can make. This role isn’t just about managing volunteers; it’s about leading a movement that enhances lives and strengthens the bonds within our community.
Job Summary/Purpose
Join JFS as the Supervisor of Volunteer Engagement Services and be the driving force behind a transformative volunteer experience. As a key leader, you’ll not only manage volunteers but also shape the heart of our organization. From coaching and supervision to creative program management, your role will be instrumental in ensuring a harmonious balance between our dedicated volunteers and generous donors.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, train and onboard new volunteers
Inspire a new wave of volunteers by spearheading recruitment efforts, providing comprehensive training and ensuring seamless onboard experience
- Coordinate volunteer schedules and assignments
Orchestrate volunteer schedules and assignments with our dedicated individuals to maximize their impact across program areas including Employee Volunteers, Village Volunteers, Food Pantry, and Kosher Meals on Wheels and community collections and initiatives. - Support, Guide and Foster Inclusivity
Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers and department staff, fostering a positive and inclusive culture the celebrates collaboration. Re-inforce volunteers as an essential extension of the agency workforce as well as essential to fundraising for House Tour, Golf Tournament, Women’s Forum and Card Party. - Track and report volunteer hours and database
Implement effective systems to track and report volunteer hours to optimize engagement and streamline communication
- Build Relationships & Stewardship
Development strong relationships with community partners and agency supporters to reinforce our commitment to collective impact while also recognizing and appreciating the invaluable contribution of our volunteers
Duties & Responsibilities
- Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless volunteer integration
- Build relationships and stewardship with community partners & agency supporters
- Oversee Volunteer Database
Position Requirements
- Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Education – Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field OR equivalent years of successful work-related experience.
- Experience – Minimum 2 years of leadership and supervisory experience in volunteer administration, project management, customer service, event planning preferred.
JFS is urgently hiring qualified CSS Supervisor, the position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus!
JOB SUMMARY (This position is located in Atlantic County, NJ)
We are currently seeking a licensed (LSW) Supervisor of Community Support Services (CSS) to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working to support individuals with serious mental illness transitioning into the community from state psychiatric hospitals to live independently. The CSS department works in partnership with consumers to set goals, assess progress, and coordinate referrals to achieve wellness and autonomy.
In this position you will supervise an assigned team of Case Managers in our CSS program. The Supervisor is responsible for coaching, guidance, and management of your team. Duties include implementing improvements, tracking operations efficiency, managing daily problem solving, and/or performing the administrative services of the CSS Team. General management includes long and short-range planning in determining the best methods to supervise and direct activities of the department or program.
Duties include, but not limited to the following:
- Interprets and ensures self and reporting employees are in compliance
- Provides leadership and manages program; makes decisions; solves problems; develops unit procedures; develop records/files; conducts meetings; represents unit/department/program at internal and external meetings
- Manages employees and team performance, including providing employee training.
- Create an ethical, non-discriminatory, and safe work environment.
- Ensure proper scheduling and approve timesheets including time-off requests
- Evaluates performance and assists with development goals and objectives for staff.
- Responsible for knowing and following agency policies and procedures.
- Abides by Agency/NASW Code of Ethics.
Position Requirements
- Education – MSW with active LSW licensure
- Experience – Minimum 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience
- Personal Trait – Ability to work effectively with Department/Program directors, staff, and committees.
JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program to staff looking to obtain their LCSW license.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
SUMMARY
Responsible for supervising the activities of the Atlantic Homeless Alliance personnel. Ensures all business goals and objectives are reached including productivity standards. Experienced at managing projects from the requirements gathering/needs identification phase through to completion.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree or Bachelors degree in social work or related human service field
- Approved Board of SW Clinical Supervisor preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership and related supervisory experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership and manages program whose work is to assist consumers with the prevention and/or transitioning from homelessness.
- Directs and assists in completion of intakes and action plans for clients to quickly move individuals and families into permanent housing, reducing the time it takes a client to secure housing.
- Maintains and develops high level external relationships with community partners.
- Coordinates across programs to integrate the network of JFS AHA for positive consumer outcomes and efficiencies.
- Identifies service gap needs for program development.
- Partners and participates in grant writing and facilitation. Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
Job description
Case Manager – Family Services – Per Diem Friday & Saturday
At JFS, we’re on a mission to empower families and individuals, providing essential support and resources to help them achieve their goals. Our work is deeply rewarding, and we are committed to making a lasting difference in our community.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Case Manager for Family Services, you will play a vital role in assisting families facing various challenges. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing family needs and developing customized support plans.
- Connecting families with valuable community resources and services.
- Monitoring progress and ensuring families receive the care they deserve.
- Flexible hours to meet the needs of youth and families who may be in school or working
- Outreach to community partners, activities, and events
- Opportunities for working with at-risk youth, including youth involved in the juvenile justice system
Qualifications:
- A strong understanding of family dynamics and challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to maintaining high ethical and professional standards.
Position Requirements:
- Education: Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other related fields
- Experience: 2 or more years of experience in a mental health, social work, or related setting
- Valid Driver’s License required
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is your destination for a fulfilling career in mental health. Our dedicated team of over 150 professionals is committed to helping individuals achieve their personal goals, and we’re equally dedicated to nurturing the growth and advancement of our staff.
Discover your potential with us, whether you’re just starting your journey or seeking the next step. We offer a free, on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program for license seekers, a flexible work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our diverse team and become part of a vibrant, mission-driven community at JFS. Your future starts here! Apply now and let’s create a brighter tomorrow, together.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $32.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Case Management: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job description
Looking for a therapist who is committed to enhancing the lives of residents of Atlantic City. A full-time therapist is needed to work out of JFS’ Atlantic City office serving only residents of Atlantic City. Services will benefit all ages and will offered as hybrid of in-person and virtual services.
Grow as a professional with training in evidence-based practices including trauma interventions.
LSW, LAC, and LAMFT encouraged to apply. Clinical Supervision will be provided: JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program for the clinical license.
Bilingual therapist in English and Spanish preferred.
Therapist hours will be Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks’ vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $47,950.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Education:
- Master’s (Required)
License/Certification:
- LSW, LAC, LAMFT (Required)
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Jewish Family Service is looking for a Psychiatrist experienced in working with children and adolescents to diagnose and treat mental illnesses in an outpatient counseling program – scheduled hours totaling 6 hours per week. The top responsibilities of a Psychiatrist include discussing with patients and observing their behaviors to identify mental disorders, determining treatments and prescribing medications. To be considered for this role, you need to be licensed as a Psychiatrist and certified from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS). Ultimately, you will help patients recover and improve their lives.
Responsibilities
- Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
- Evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
- Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
- Develop therapy plans
- Prescribe medications
- Analyze medical tests and track patients’ progress
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
- Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
- Support patients’ loved ones and inform them about the patient’s condition
- Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare
Skills
- Work experience as a Psychiatrist
- In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
- Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients’ demeanor and identify symptoms
- A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders
- Thoughtful and compassionate
- MD or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
- Residency program in Psychiatry
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
Summary of Duties & Responsibilities
Participates as member of interdisciplinary team located at the Atlantic County Justice Facility to engage and assess/interview new admissions to the facility. Completes comprehensive clinical and needs assessments, utilizes crisis intervention skills when necessary and presents initial case planning for inmates (consumers) and re-entry staff. Includes information related to previous/ongoing use of mental health services to facilitate continuity of care while in the facility. Familiar with and the ability to utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Volume 5 (DSM-V), provide education on mental health symptom presentation/management to inmates (consumers) and staff at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Delivers care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered and in accordance with the Atlantic County Justice Facility policy and procedure. Documents all services in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) using Data Assessment Plan (DAP) format. Meets or exceeds charting quality and productivity standards.
Position Duties:
- Develops and coordinates clinical services to consumers at the Atlantic County Justice Facility including:
- Individual, group and family intervention.
- Community outreach and crisis interventions
- Referral, advocacy for linkage to essential services.
- Linkage of consumer to social, spiritual and other community resources as expressed by consumer’s wishes and established service plan/discharge goals.
- Provides eligibility assessments, clinical assessments resulting in care/discharge planning, diagnoses utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Volume 5 (DSM-V), Positive Behavioral Supports, Motivational Interviewing, and crisis intervention.
Position Requirements
Education/Experience
- Education – Master’s Degree in Social Work with an active LSW certification in good standing.
- Experience – At least 1 year of experience in a Mental Health (MH) setting
- ACPD Clearance -Position require that the candidate is able to pass the background check of the Atlantic City Police Department.
- Clean driving record/valid driver’s license required.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
Position Overview:
As an IT Specialist focused on the Oracle Cerner Electronic Health Record system, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing our healthcare technology solutions to enhance clinical and administrative processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our EHR system functions efficiently, helping our healthcare professionals provide high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support the Oracle Cerner EHR system, including installation, configuration, customization, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to understand their workflow requirements and optimize the EHR system accordingly.
- Conduct training sessions for end-users, ensuring that staff are proficient in using the system and understanding new features and updates.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the EHR system, providing timely support to minimize disruptions to clinical operations.
- Monitor system performance, suggest improvements, and participate in the development and implementation of enhancement projects.
- Maintain documentation related to system configuration, processes, and user manuals.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards pertaining to health information privacy and security.
- Work closely with vendors and external consultants to ensure the EHR system aligns with organizational goals and complies with industry standards.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards to track project progress, identify issues, and communicate key metrics to stakeholders.
- Understand and manage databases such as MySQL, Oracle, and utilize programming skills in JavaScript, Python, C++ to maintain and optimize the database layers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Cerner-related ticketing issues, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and ensure system availability.
- Interface with the Cerner Core team to provide updates, share insights, and ensure alignment with corporate initiatives and best practices.
- Work closely with the directors of the agency to understand and meet the agency’s requirements for our health record system, ensuring that it supports the organization’s mission and objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proven experience with Oracle Cerner EHR systems or similar healthcare technology platforms.
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for training and support.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other relevant health information privacy laws.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with users of varying technical skills.
- Certified in relevant technologies such as Oracle Cerner Certification, which is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with data integration and reporting tools.
- Project management experience in a healthcare IT setting.
You maintain client relationships by responding to inquiries and documenting actions in an Agency approved fashion. Your skills include: Agency Knowledge, Informing Others, Verbal Communication, Reporting Skills, Managing Processes, Client Focus, and Multi-tasking.
Your skills specific to your area of responsibility include safely operating an Agency automobile or van to provide safe, reliable and efficient door to door transportation and approved assistance for senior passengers, age 50 + years, within an approximate 20-mile radius from Absecon Island (Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, Longport) and keeping a log of your trips. Trips can include but are not limited to medical appointments, errands, shopping and meetings. Additional duties may include transporting Agency materials and supplies between locations by automobile. Hours are flexible based on scheduled need. Since all staff interacts with our clients, you must be able to conduct yourself in a professional, courteous and helpful manner.
- Position requires ability to drive. When using agency or own vehicle, employee must have a Valid NJ driver’s license and proof of NJ Auto Insurance ($100,000-$300,000).
- Minimum 1-year experience in senior services or related field, in a slower paced senior environment.
Personal Traits
- Proactive, patient, quick and versatile learner in a slower paced senior environment.
- Problem Solver – Ability to proactively correct and defuse high tension issues that can occur during transport.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
As a member of the Access Center/Front Services Associate team, you are flexible, a quick learner and versatile. You possess strong communication skills—both written and verbal—and a sound work ethic. You approach your job with a positive and balanced attitude, and have a thorough understanding of the Agency’s policies and overall mission. Your specific position requirements include Customer Service, Scheduling and the ability to multitask in a fast pace environment. Since all staff interact with our clients, you must be able to conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner.
- Customer Service (Engaging clients, community members and other employees, face to face and on the telephone).
- Entering scheduled appointments and documenting client contacts into the electronic health record
- Greeting and directing vendors (including subpoenas). Scheduling, in person at check out, as well as on the phone for clients.
- Ability to become knowledgeable of who to call for what inquiry or circumstance and/or how to direct.
- Coordinating communication between clients and other external professionals with prescribers.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, Associate Degree or related degree/certification.
- Computer literacy – Microsoft Office skills
- Balanced and patient temperament.
- At least 1 year of work experience in a fast paced front office setting.
- Bilingual a plus – English/Spanish
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
Job Summary/Purpose
As a Peer Provider at JFS you will coordinate resources and services in response to individual client needs, planning, coordinating and overseeing activities to increase independence and optimum wellness. You are an active and contributing member of an interdisciplinary team, working in cohesive fashion to meet program goals. Peer Providers are committed to working with all clients regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan. Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) plus one year experience in a community based self-help service or behavioral healthcare setting; or Wellness Coach; or Recovery Support Practitioner plus two years’ experience in a community based self-help service or behavioral healthcare setting is required.
- Supports and develops flexible and individualized program service guides.
- Facilitates linkages to a broad offering of community social services.
- The supervised delivery and coordination of services to consumers includes:
- Provides skills development training, coupled with or based upon an assessment of development and progress.
- Provides supports to clients based on lived experience of recovery, plus skills learned in formal training to provide varied types of support and advocacy to consumers in recovery living in the community
- Organizes and supports recreational and/or socialization activities.
- Develops and maintains consistent positive collateral and community relationships.
Education/Experience– Peer level community support staff shall be certified as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) plus one year experience in a community based self-help service or behavioral healthcare setting; or Certified Wellness Coach; or Community Mental Health Associate certificate plus two years’ experience in a community based self-help service or behavioral healthcare setting.
Flexibility as far as schedule is concerned (Day, Evening, etc.); maximum of 15 hours per week
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Job Description
Responsible for orientation for clinical staff about processes in regards to wellness education and providing wellness education to staff and consumers. Employ best practices and standards of practice to teach clinical staff the safe delivery of high-quality care to patients and families in accordance with agency policies and procedures, State & Federal regulations and accreditation standards. The supervised delivery and coordination of services to consumers include:
- Individual group and family intervention.
- Outreach case management and support.
- Referral, advocacy for linkage to essential services.
- Connection of consumer to social, spiritual and other community resources as expressed by consumer’s wishes and service plan.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC
- Provides nursing assessments, care coordination, interface with medical and behavioral health providers.
- Participates as part of the team providing care coordination and support to Links to Health members.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess current RN license to practice nursing in NJ with current CPR & First Aid certification.
- Two or more years of professional nursing with home care experience is preferred. Annual verification of appropriate credentials must be maintained.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
ACCOUNTANT
The Accountant is responsible for the timely maintenance of the general ledger, assisting with preparing financial statements and related reconciliations to ensure that accounts are accurate. Responsibilities include assisting the CFO with budget preparation and analysis and completing expenditures and budget modification reports. JFS Fund investment reconciliations are conducted monthly. Completes the monthly dashboards. Deposits are completed weekly or more frequently if needed.
GENERAL LEDGER
- Maintains sections of the general ledgers for JFS and for all of the JFS Fund
- Prepares and posts monthly journal entries for certain accounts
- Assists with the distribution of monthly financial statements.
- Prepares the Board report for the Finance Committee; this is completed following the Finance Committee’s schedule for the year.
- Completes other analyses as determined by the CFO or management
- Prepares work papers for annual audit
- Investigate any significant budget variances and advise the CFO of the findings.
BUDGETS
- Assists the CFO with the preparation of the agency budget
- Completes all State contract package items for renewals and budget modifications
- Completes reports of expenditures for all state contracts and other grants/contracts.
- Completes final Report of Expenditures and reconciles to annual audit
- Prepares budget modifications as needed
OTHER
- Maintains renter’s insurance policies for clients
- Completes monthly dashboards.
- Provides backup for payroll and accounts payable
- Prepared bank deposits weekly or as needed.
- Assists with the preparation of 1099s each year
- Maintains inventory of assets
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Minimum four years of progressive experience.
Please send resume in confidence to careers@jfsatlantic.org
JFS Food Pantry Lead Volunteer(s)
JFS is looking for a volunteer or a group of volunteers needed to take on a weekly role in our food pantry. The position would entail inventory, ordering, completing monthly food bank report, organizing our pantry client delivery list (both new and existing), tracking donations, talking with clients and volunteers to coordinate. If one of these responsibilities appeals to you or someone you know, email us at careers@jfsatlantic.org
JFS is an equal opportunity employer and applications are accepted in complete confidence. Submit your resume to email.
Please Note – All jobs are located in Atlantic and Cape May County.
We are fortunate to receive a considerable number of applications from highly qualified individuals, and will only contact those candidates who best match the position requirements to begin the interview process.
