Position:  Geriatric Care Coordinator
Organization:  Jewish Family & Career Services
Reports to: Senior Director of Programs
Position Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location:  Louisville, Kentucky
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

Website:  www.jfcslouisville.org

Jewish Family & Career Services expands possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence. We are guided by our Jewish values to ensure all in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. Our core service areas include Career Services, Counseling Services, Family Strengthening, Jewish Life, Klein Older Adult Services, and the Navigate Enterprise Center.

Our Values

• Kavod: Respect for the undeniable humanity of each person.
• Chesed: Actions rooted in compassion and empathy.
• Kehilah: Connections that strengthen individuals and build community.
• Tzedek: Advocacy that fosters fairness and equity.
• Avodah: Service to others that has the power to repair our world.

Purpose: Provide older adults and their family members with help in managing healthcare and daily living needs. The position will function as a guide and advocate, providing assistance and resources to help seniors support their living situation, improve quality of life, plan and manage long-term care and navigate the healthcare system.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a case load of older adult clients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs.
• Develop a personalized care plan to address client needs and goals.
• Assist clients and their families in navigating the healthcare system and coordinating weekly scheduled activities.
• Accompany clients during medical appointments.
• Provide information and education to clients and their families about available resources.
• Coordinate and connect clients to needed resources and services.
• Manage crises and emergencies as they arise, such as falls, hospitalizations and sudden changes in status.
• Long-term care planning.
• Provide concrete services such as, completing eligibility forms, securing government assistance, financial planning, etc.
• Monitor status on a regular and consistent basis.
• Facilitate communication between the older adult, their families, healthcare provides and other service providers.
• Track, monitor, case note and report client progress.
• Networking and coordination with community service providers.

Secondary Duties:

• Maintain accurate, complete and timely client records and associated notes in the mandated systems according to agency and HIPAA policies.
• Attend staff, team and impact area meetings.
• Other duties, assigned.

Travel Requirement: Considerable local travel (Louisville Metro area) required during the course of business.

Pre-Employment Requirements:  Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background and drivers’ record check. Negative TB test and drug screen required.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Social work, nursing, or equivalent experience

Performance Requirements: 

• Stay current on general community resources and local/federal entitlement programs.
• Responsible for meeting agency, grant and other funder outcomes in a timely manner
• Attend all agency and department meetings, including weekly clinical meeting with peer clinical supervision.
• Meet reporting and departmental deadlines.
• Maintain up-to-date client case records and outcomes measurement as mandated by internal policies and procedures, and by those with contracted organizations.
• Handle all Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) confidentially and follow agency mandates procedures regarding the security of client/agency information.
• Conduct self in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers and community members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop constructive, professional and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain those relationships over time.
• Effectively utilize general and program-specific computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Penelope, etc.)
• Effectively operate typical office equipment (telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, mail machine, etc.)
• Sensitivity to different cultural, socio-economic and age groups.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching and performing other physical requirements commensurate with demands of the position, specifically conducting home visits.
• Sedentary work which involves sitting most of the time.
• Must be able to speak (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words)
• Must be able to hear (hearing aids acceptable)
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, excessive reading, and preparing and analyzing data and figures (corrective devices acceptable).
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office work).

The vision of JFCS is that ALL in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. This vision is not possible without prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and a trauma informed approach. We believe it is central to our mission to not only meet the immediate needs of individuals but break down the systemic barriers that can prevent individuals from realizing their full potential.

In 2021, JFCS established a DEI+/TIC (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion+/Trauma-Informed Care) Committee comprised of staff and board members to evaluate and improve our internal and external practices. We believe in continuously improving and striving to be a model in our community for equitable service.

We are committed to an environment in which all staff, board, volunteers, and clients can thrive. We strive to foster equity, remove barriers to access and opportunity, recruit, retain, and grow a diverse and inclusive workforce and board of directors that reflect the communities we serve. Join us in building an accessible and inclusive environment for staff, clients, and Greater Louisville.

JFCS welcomes people with a growth mindset to our team and in return offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package including paid annual leave and sick time, medical and dental insurance, 403B, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance and generous paid holidays.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@jfcslouisville.org.

Position:  Homecare Aide
Organization:  Jewish Family & Career Services
Reports to: Homecare Director
Position Type: Direct Care Personnel, Variable Hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location:  Louisville, Kentucky
Salary: $16/hour

Jewish Family & Career Services is currently hiring Non-Medical Homecare Aides to begin immediately. Caring and compassionate caregivers work one-on-one with older adults in Jefferson County, assisting with personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Position starts at $16/hour with opportunity for paid time off and benefits. Employees are required to pass a background check and drug screen. Flexible schedule, part-time and full-time schedules available.

Qualifications, Competencies and Characteristics

• High school diploma preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English.
• Training provided, but previous experience working in personal care, homecare or with the elderly population preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A passion for the JFCS vision, mission and values and a desire to help “repair the World”
• Assist clients with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, eating, exercises, grooming, incontinence care, medication reminders, mobility and transfers, etc.)
• Perform companionship services (e.g. transportation services, escort to appointments and events, socialization and conversation, visit neighbors and friends, provide reminders for appointments, write letters and correspondence, play games and aid with reading, stimulate mental awareness, respite, etc.)
• Perform homemaker services
  • Light housekeeping (e.g. laundry, change linens, make beds, empty garbage, dust furniture, mop floors, vacuum, organize and clean closets)
  • Meal planning and preparation (e.g. grocery shopping, cooking and clean-up)
  • Help with errands (e.g. dry cleaning, Rx pick up, personal shopping)
• Adhere to strict confidentiality of constituent information
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements: 

• Perform shifts as scheduled (e.g. arrive on time, stay for the duration).
• Follow provided care plans for all clients exactly.
• Stay in communication with the Homecare Director continually.
• Attend and complete all mandatory trainings.
• Turn in required documentation (e.g. timesheets, flow sheets, incident reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Comply with all applicable KY Personal Services Agency regulations.
• Prompt compliance to requests for documentation and screenings (e.g. TB and drug).
• Respect confidentiality of clients and comply with confidentiality and information security guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English through oral and written means.
• Sensitivity to the elderly, convalescent, and persons with disabilities.
• Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Monitor clients and client environments and keep Homecare Director informed of potential concerns or hazards.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• This position will require the worker to climb, stoop, kneeling, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push/pull, lift, grasp, and/or feel during the course of essential duties.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and to make general observations of facilities and structures. Corrective lenses acceptable.
• Worker must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Assistive devices acceptable.
• Worker must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Assistive devices acceptable.
• Medium work, with worker exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally, up to 30lbs of force frequently or up to 10lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work typically conducted in a home or other climate-controlled location).

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Travel Requirement: Local travel

Pre-Employment Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@jfcslouisville.org.

Position:  Licensed Psychological Associate
Organization:  Jewish Family & Career Services
Reports to: Assistant Director of Programs
Position Type: Full Time or Part Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $48,000-$53,000
Location:  Louisville, Kentucky
Website:  www.jfcslouisville.org

Jewish Family & Career Services expands possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence. We are guided by our Jewish values to ensure all in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. Our core service areas include Career Services, Counseling Services, Family Strengthening, Jewish Life, Klein Older Adult Services, and JFCS Navigate.

Our Values

• Kavod: Respect for the undeniable humanity of each person.
• Chesed: Actions rooted in compassion and empathy.
• Kehilah: Connections that strengthen individuals and build community.
• Tzedek: Advocacy that fosters fairness and equity.
• Avodah: Service to others that has the power to repair our world.

Duties and Responsibilities

The psychologist will conduct psychological assessments with a focus on trauma-informed practices. The LPA will also carry a clinical caseload and will provide therapeutic services to adults, children, and families. Presenting issues may include addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct psychological assessments under supervision.
• Maintain a clinical practice of individual, couple, family and group therapy clients through face-to-face or telehealth formats.
• Conduct evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of emotional disorders and mental illness within the scope of clinical practice.
• Complete clinical quarterly reviews on each client and conduct planned termination as indicated by treatment plan.
• Provide single or multi-session family life education groups.
• Maintain up-to-date client case records and outcomes measurement as mandated by internal policies and procedures, and by those with contracted organizations.
• Attend weekly clinical meeting with peer clinical supervision. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment reviews.
• Case management and collateral contacts as indicated.
• Represent the agency on community committees as requested.
• Provide after-hours counseling and crisis intervention via telephone, as scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibility: 0 employees.
Travel Requirement: Minimal to none.
Pre-Employment Requirements:  Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background and drivers’ record check. Negative TB test required.

 Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed Psychological Associate or eligibility in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching and performing other physical requirements commensurate with demands of the position, specifically conducting home visits.
• Sedentary work which involves sitting most of the time.
• Must be able to speak (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words)
• Must be able to hear (hearing aids acceptable)
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, excessive reading, and preparing and analyzing data and figures (corrective devices acceptable).
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office work).

Responsibility to JFCS:  Safeguard the assets of JFCS. Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings, follow record keeping rules according to procedures and practices of JFCS; respect confidentiality of clients and comply with HIPAA guidelines; participate as a team member in planning and agency activities.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@jfcslouisville.org.

Position:  Licensed Psychologist
Organization:  Jewish Family & Career Services
Reports to: Assistant Director of Programs
Position Type: Full Time or Part Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $65-000-$75,000
Location:  Louisville, Kentucky
Website:  www.jfcslouisville.org

Jewish Family & Career Services expands possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence. We are guided by our Jewish values to ensure all in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. Our core service areas include Career Services, Counseling Services, Family Strengthening, Jewish Life, Klein Older Adult Services, and JFCS Navigate.

Our Values

• Kavod: Respect for the undeniable humanity of each person.
• Chesed: Actions rooted in compassion and empathy.
• Kehilah: Connections that strengthen individuals and build community.
• Tzedek: Advocacy that fosters fairness and equity.
• Avodah: Service to others that has the power to repair our world.

Duties and Responsibilities

The psychologist will conduct psychological assessments with a focus on trauma-informed practices. They will also carry a clinical caseload and will provide therapeutic services to adults, children, and families. Presenting issues may include addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. The opportunity to supervise graduate students also exists.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct psychological assessments.
• Maintain a clinical practice of individual, couple, family and group therapy clients through face-to-face or telehealth formats.
• Conduct evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of emotional disorders and mental illness within the scope of clinical practice.
• Complete clinical quarterly reviews on each client and conduct planned termination as indicated by treatment plan.
• Provide single or multi-session family life education groups.
• Maintain up-to-date client case records and outcomes measurement as mandated by internal policies and procedures, and by those with contracted organizations.
• Attend weekly clinical meeting with peer clinical supervision. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment reviews.
• Case management and collateral contacts as indicated.
• Represent the agency on community committees as requested.
• Provide after-hours counseling and crisis intervention via telephone, as scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibility: 0 employees.
Travel Requirement: Minimal to none.
Pre-Employment Requirements:  Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background and drivers’ record check. Negative TB test required.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed Psy.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching and performing other physical requirements commensurate with demands of the position, specifically conducting home visits.
• Sedentary work which involves sitting most of the time.
• Must be able to speak (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words)
• Must be able to hear (hearing aids acceptable)
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, excessive reading, and preparing and analyzing data and figures (corrective devices acceptable).
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office work).

Responsibility to JFCS:  Safeguard the assets of JFCS. Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings, follow record keeping rules according to procedures and practices of JFCS; respect confidentiality of clients and comply with HIPAA guidelines; participate as a team member in planning and agency activities.

The vision of JFCS is that ALL in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. This vision is not possible without prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and a trauma informed approach. We believe it is central to our mission to not only meet the immediate needs of individuals but break down the systemic barriers that can prevent individuals from realizing their full potential.

In 2021, JFCS established a DEI+/TIC (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion+/Trauma-Informed Care) Committee comprised of staff and board members to evaluate and improve our internal and external practices. We believe in continuously improving and striving to be a model in our community for equitable service.

We are committed to an environment in which all staff, board, volunteers, and clients can thrive. We strive to foster equity, remove barriers to access and opportunity, recruit, retain, and grow a diverse and inclusive workforce and board of directors that reflect the communities we serve. Join us in building an accessible and inclusive environment for staff, clients, and Greater Louisville.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@jfcslouisville.org.

Position:  Youth Outreach Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Programs/Assistant Director of Programs
Position Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location:  Louisville, Kentucky
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000

Jewish Family & Career Services expands possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence. We are guided by our Jewish values to ensure all in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. Our core service areas include Career Services, Counseling Services, Family Strengthening, Jewish Life, Klein Older Adult Services, and JFCS Navigate.

Our Values

• Kavod: Respect for the undeniable humanity of each person.
• Chesed: Actions rooted in compassion and empathy.
• Kehilah: Connections that strengthen individuals and build community.
• Tzedek: Advocacy that fosters fairness and equity.
• Avodah: Service to others that has the power to repair our world.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Youth Outreach Coordinator will work in concert with our Career Services, Clinical Services, and Care Management teams to connect youth to JFCS and community resources.  The Youth Outreach Coordinator will also assist the agency by developing and maintaining collaborative efforts between JFCS and other youth-serving agencies in the Louisville community.

Essential Functions:

• Attend community-based meetings with youth-serving nonprofit partners in the Louisville community.
• Assist the Launch program with youth-driven career and independence curriculum and program implementation.
• Assist the Asst Director of Programs with Implementation of Youth Be Well program.
• Provide community youth related educational programming and group facilitation.
• Engage in community outreach to determine ongoing youth needs and services.
• Maintain a small case management caseload of youth.
• Serve as a youth expert on the case management team.
• Develop and maintain a directory of resources and services for youth.
• Attend regular team meetings regarding youth-related services.
• Represent the agency on community committees as requested.
• Provide after-hours crisis intervention via telephone, as scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibility: 0 employees.

Travel Requirement: Minimal to none.

Pre-Employment Requirements:  Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background and drivers’ record check. Negative TB test required.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience working with youth required.
• Experience working with foster care-involved youth and/or justice-involved youth preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching and performing other physical requirements commensurate with demands of the position, specifically conducting home visits.
• Sedentary work which involves sitting most of the time.
• Must be able to speak (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words)
• Must be able to hear (hearing aids acceptable)
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, excessive reading, and preparing and analyzing data and figures (corrective devices acceptable).
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office work).

Responsibility to JFCS:  Safeguard the assets of JFCS. Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings, follow record keeping rules according to procedures and practices of JFCS; respect confidentiality of clients and comply with HIPAA guidelines; participate as a team member in planning and agency activities.

JFCS welcomes people with a growth mindset to our team and in return offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package including paid annual leave and sick time, medical and dental insurance, 403B, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays. JFCS observes nine federal holidays and up to eleven Jewish holidays every year.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@jfcslouisville.org.