• Co-lead training program for home companion.
• Develop and implement jointly with Director recruitment and training program for home companion applicants.
• Provide and co-lead in-service training to the companions
• Appraise companions when appropriate.
• Do case assessment and evaluation of clients developing an individual care plan.
• Process and evaluate clients including home visits to applicants.
• Maintain on going contact with clients and families and do follow-up visits.
• Coordinate with other service providers as needed.
• Handle referrals of companions
• Matching companion skills and availability to clients needs.
• Evaluate the work of the companions.
• Jointly develop grant and other funding proposals with Director.
• Keep necessary and timely records for both clients (case records and billing) and companions (work records) including data in cloud database.
• Be available for emergencies and to respond to pressing issues, outside of regular hours.
• Responsibilities include being on call after hours and weekend.
• “Trouble shoot” unresolved issues as necessary.
• Provide information and referral related to elderly and /or to their families.
• Make recommendations to Supervisor, Chief Program Officer, and Administrative Team on Elderly Services regarding changes in the home companion program.
• Attend supervision sessions, administrative team and staff meetings and other agency functions as requested.
• Represent the agency on relevant community groups dealing with aging and home care.
• Keep the agency informed of developments in the field.
• Be an advocate for homebound elderly concerns.
• Coordinate program with the other agency elderly services.
• Work with the public relations department to promote the program and the concerns of the elderly.
• Pursue relevant professional certification, licensure and accreditation.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Senior Services and Chief Program Officer as necessitated by and required by the program.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in human services or relevant work experience.
• Experience working with the elderly.
• Relevant certification or licensure preferred but not required.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information and to use discretion with sensitive topics; acceptance of people in a wide variety of lifestyles.
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills; ability to enter information and use database.
• Familiarity with MS Office products and basic computer skills.
• Requires a vehicle and ability to travel throughout Fairfield County.

As an integral member of the Development Department, MGO may be called on to assist in the assessment and execution of the agency’s fundraising goals, including annual campaigns, revenue generation around all organizational events, researching/prospecting new fundraising opportunities, and supporting other development activities as required.

Reporting to Chief Advancement Officer, responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects within the catchment area, ensuring timely, appropriate, and meaningful donor engagement and solicitation. 
• Build a pipeline of donors who have potential to give larger gifts.  
• Represent the agency in the communities we serve and engage with donor prospects directly 
• Oversee major donor cultivation and stewardship activities/events.  
• Accurately update and maintain major donor/prospect information and activity in donor database system.   
• Collaborate with President/CEO, Director of Marketing, Director of Development and Chief Advancement Officer to draft articles, reports, letters and emails to our donor list related to acquisition, cultivation, stewardship and solicitation activities. 
• Support Schoke JFS leadership and board in soliciting significant gifts, including creating background documentation, compelling asks, and follow-up plans.
• Contribute to development team by attending meetings, supporting colleagues, collaborating on projects, and sharing information, as time permits, as assigned or as appropriate. 

Demonstrated Experience: 

• Fundraising. Proven ability to secure gifts of $5,000+. 3+ years’ experience and proven success in major gift fundraising.   
• Relationship-Building. Skilled in relationship development with donors, prospects, lay leaders, community organizations, volunteers and colleagues. Ability to identify and cultivate new prospects.   
• Data & Project Management. Knowledge of and experience with a CRM database, (Salsa preferred). Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic in project management, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.  
• Schoke JFS. Understanding of agency programs and services, and appreciation of Jewish social and human services  and willingness to learn about it.
• Communication. Ability to articulate and execute a vision for the growth and success of the organization. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to utilize different forms of relevant communication.

Required Skills/Qualifications: 

• Minimum of five years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including frontline fundraising, preferably at Jewish, human services, or similar organizations.
• Exempt position will require availability on some nights and weekends with advance notice and based on the needs of contacts, prospects, agency, events and/or community.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and an ability to work well with diverse clientele.
• Ability to plan, multi-task, manage workflow and produce under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work simultaneously on discrete projects and long-term goals. 
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle many details, focus on task completion and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and comfortable learning new applications as they pertain to this position.  

Salary Range:

$90,000-$110,000 

Benefits:  

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

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, occasional evening and weekend work will occur.  

EEO, salary based on experience, benefits provided based on eligibility.  

Please email resume and cover letters to Rabbi Amy Goodman, Chief Advancement Officer, agoodman@ctjfs.org. No phone calls please.