Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Volunteer Management:

• Recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers across agency programs and seasonal initiatives.
• Maintain volunteer records and ensure completion of required paperwork, background checks, and orientation.
• Schedule and coordinate volunteer shifts and assignments for regular service and special events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, providing guidance, support, and recognition.
• Conduct check-ins and evaluations to ensure a positive volunteer experience and foster retention.
• Collaborate with program staff to identify and communicate volunteer needs.

Community Engagement & Outreach:

• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, synagogues, and corporate partners to promote volunteer opportunities.
• Represent Schoke JFS at local fairs, volunteer expos, and community events.
• Coordinate community service days, holiday drives, and outreach events that involve volunteers.
• Develop and distribute regular communications to promote engagement opportunities and share impact stories (email newsletters, flyers, social media posts in collaboration with marketing staff).

Administrative & Event Support:

• Manage the volunteer database and generate reports to track engagement metrics and outcomes.
• Organize volunteer appreciation events and recognition campaigns.
• Support logistics and volunteer coordination for major agency events and seasonal projects (e.g., food drives, gift packing/delivery, meal programs).
• Attend relevant staff and department meetings to align volunteer efforts with organizational needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Strategy Officer.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, or nonprofit work.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a proactive work style.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Sensitivity to confidential information and diverse populations.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions.
• Experience in volunteer management software (e.g., Galaxy Digital).
• Familiarity with the Jewish community or local nonprofit landscape.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, or Haitian Creole is a plus.
• Availability to support occasional evening or weekend events.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation based on experience. Benefits eligibility applies to full-time status.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples, family, etc. Completing all necessary documentation pertaining to the therapeutic process promptly (biopsychosocial, comprehensive treatment plan, clinical progress notes, and discharge summary).
• Meeting with each client(s) as clinically indicated, providing psychotherapeutic interventions and psychoeducation
• Attending our 1-hour weekly meeting every Wednesday, this includes opportunities for case consultation, supervision, training, and professional growth.  
• The clinician is expected to advocate on behalf of their clients
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy

Additional Agency Responsibilities

 To ensure that the agency continues to provide the broadest possible range of professional services to the community, clinicians will be responsible for additional duties on an individually assigned basis.  Consideration will be given to clinicians’ personal interests, professional skills, time commitments, and agency needs.

 Qualifications

• All eligible candidates must have one of the following independent licenses in Connecticut (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD)
• Part-time: Clinicians who are looking to provide a minimum of 10-20 hours of availability per week
• Full-time- Clinicians who are looking to provide a minimum of 35 hours of availability per week
• Psychotherapists that may be looking to grow into leadership roles/supervisors
• Strong character matters - integrity, honesty, adaptability and quality of care Ability to safeguard confidential information and to use discretion with sensitive topics; acceptance of people in a wide variety of lifestyles.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Physical Demands

Minimal to light physical effort is generally required in performing duties in an office environment. This position requires sitting (90%), standing (5%), and walking (5%). It requires computer work involving extensive use of keyboard, mouse, monito, and standard office equipment at efficient speed; and occasionally requires lifting materials of ~15 lbs.   

There are full-time and part-time positions based in Stamford or Fairfield that may require at times working from a different office. EEO. Salary is negotiable based on experience.    

Per agency policies, Full-Time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits program. Part-Time and per diem employees are not eligible to Schoke JFS’ benefits.  

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:   

• 403(b) matching 
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health insurance 
• Dental insurance available (employee contribution)
• Vision insurance available (employee contribution)
• Paid time off 

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stamford, CT 06901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Fairfield, CT 06825: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person