Taking Care of You

Jewish Family Services is a 40 year old social service agency with a pristine reputation in the community. Our agency is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing vital services to a diverse, ever-growing population in need. 

We provide quality mental health counseling to individuals and families, help seniors age in place, provide connection for older adults living in senior communities, food and financial assistance to people in crisis, and ensure the safety of Domestic Violence survivors. Every year, the agency serves thousands and impacts people of all faiths, races, ages, incomes, and abilities.

Our full-time employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending account, long and short term disability, paid time off, 401k and life insurance. JFS is a nonsectarian, nonprofit, inclusive organization. If you are interested in being part of a caring community, view all of our current career opportunities below: 

Child/Youth Mental Health Liaison

PROGRAMS: All JFS Programs
POPULATION SERVED: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Child/Youth Mental Health Liaison, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Programs and Services, will strengthen the mental health and well-being of children, youth, families, and community members within the Greater Charlotte Jewish community. This position will serve as a bridge between Jewish Family Services (JFS) and community partners providing a range of mental health prevention and intervention services including direct therapeutic services, staff training and consultation, parent workshops, and social-emotional learning education. 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

The Child/Youth Mental Health Liaison is a full-time, non-exempt position. Some weekend and evening hours required. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement, Clinical Services, and Mental Health Prevention/Education:

• Serve as an embedded clinician within Jewish Institutional Partners, integrating mental health expertise across Community Engagement, Clinical Services, and Mental Health Prevention/Education initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Jewish community organizations to provide responsive mental health support.
• Deliver trainings, workshops, and consultations for educators, clergy, youth leaders, staff, and other stakeholders in the Jewish community to strengthen their ability to support children and families.
• Create and lead parent education workshops focused on child development, parenting strategies, resilience, and mental health awareness.
• Provide classroom-based and group social-emotional learning programs to support healthy development of children and youth.
• Offer direct clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and families.
• Collaborate with JFS staff to ensure seamless integration of mental health services across programs.
• Provide crisis intervention, consultation, and referral services as needed.
• Participate in outreach efforts, community events, and educational programs to enhance awareness and reduce stigma around mental health.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with JFS and insurance requirements.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• NASW Code of Ethics and best practices in clinical social work.
• Bio-psychosocial approaches to evaluating individuals and families.
• Principles of psychology, social work, child development, and family systems.
• Evidence-based mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Crisis intervention and management strategies.
• Needs assessment techniques and tools.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution methods.
• Insurance documentation standards and guidelines.
• Individual, group, couples, and family therapy practices.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS

• Commitment to upholding the NASW Code of Ethics in all professional practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and appropriate boundaries with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
• Effective planning, organizational, and program management skills.
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate client and program goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related clinical field from an accredited college or university.
• Current North Carolina licensure as an LCSW, LCSW-A, or equivalent Master’s-level licensure accepted by insurance payers. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of verified, full-time, post-graduate experience providing direct mental health services to children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and family systems.
• Experience delivering community-based trainings or workshops preferred.
• Familiarity with the Jewish community and/or cultural sensitivity to diverse religious and cultural backgrounds strongly preferred.

Interested applicants should email their resume to rachel.green@jfscharlotte.org.

Marketing Specialist II

PROGRAMS: All JFS Programs
FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt; Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marketing Specialist II is primarily responsible for assisting the organization in promoting its mission and programs through digital marketing and media strategies. The position reports to the Executive Director.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate the production and distribution of the monthly agency newsletter,
• Produce and distribute monthly staff communications.
• Maintain and update website content.
• Develop, schedule and publish content across social media platforms. Engage with followers, monitor comments and messages and respond as appropriate.
• Develop strategies to grow digital audiences and deepen social media engagement.
• Coordinate with Marketing Specialist digital promotions for JFS programs
• Track and analyze audience behavior and engagement trends
• Monitor analytics for digital engagement
• Ensure agency brand across digital platforms
• Assist with digital marketing initiatives and special projects.
• Support relationships with local community media outlets, including coordinating press releases, media pitches and content submissions when appropriate.
• Provide back-up support to Marketing Specialists when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing preferred or combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience in the Digital Marketing field
• Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create promotional materials
• Experience working with collateral material design software programs
• Ability to positively interact with all levels of management, community leaders, staff, clients, and donors
• Knowledge of strategies for engaging media

Jewish Family Services reserves the right to change job duties at any time and this job description is not designed to cover every requirement of the job.

Interested applicants should email their resume to rachel.green@jfscharlotte.org.