Essential Functions:

• Lead, implement and coordinate assigned strategic initiatives, evaluate project plans and strategies, identify and resolve barriers to initiative success, in collaboration with CEO & COO.
• Assist the CEO in establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow through the expansion of strategic business and referral partnerships.
• Implement the current Strategic plan and lead the development of future plans.
• Will play a leading role in business development. Create and implement strategies designed to recruit and cultivate new sources of business and philanthropic support for JFS
• Will provide oversight and participation in fundraising, marketing and communications
• In coordination with Leadership team and board, will establish agency wide goals Monitor their success through impact measurement and capacity building both within the organization and the community.
• Will possess Board and volunteer management skills
• Staff leadership and oversight

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Work with leadership team, senior lay leadership, and the Board to assist in setting organizational goals and partner with department heads internally to achieve strategic vision. Assist in creating strategy to accomplish agency goals. Develop and oversee organizational data collection and metrics that demonstrate progress toward goal attainment, milestones and desired outcomes.
• Supervise the Development and Marketing staff to ensure that a comprehensive and coordinated approach is taken toward marketing and communication of the Agency’s activities and accomplishments.
• Oversee fundraising: Set goals and ensure that fundraising efforts are supported by the marketing and communications efforts.
• Advance the community planning and vision process and associated work, with a focus on implementing strategies to comprehensively serve the expanding catchment area of the agency through extensive internal and external collaborations. Develop strong positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for public policy initiatives, as well as agency-wide data quality and continuous improvement. Convene key stakeholders and special task forces, as needed, to address priority issues in the Jewish community.
• Provide support for internal capacity building, with a focus on strategic planning, community collaboration, Board governance, fundraising / development, program evaluation, effective and efficient service delivery and change management to meet new strategic vision.
• Partner with senior organizational leadership in developing internal goals, strategies, and tactics to achieve strategic vision.
• Serve as a primary community liaison; With other agency leadership, will assist in developing a robust community and volunteer engagement strategy to meaningfully engage diverse stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership team on Board development and engagement. Staff Board committees or task forces to achieve strategic plan and capacity building goals.
• Assist leadership team and department heads in developing and refining program strategy, with a focus on intersections and collaborations with partner organizations and impact measurement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies and Significant Experience:

• Strategic planning, capacity building, program management, Community outreach.
• Business development and fundraising Management and oversight of professionals and volunteers Build strong collaboration with other Jewish and non Jewish organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness Creative problem solver and strategic thinker
• Create and implement strategies designed to recruit and cultivate new sources of business and philanthropic support for JFS
• Manages, directs, and organizes community engagement activities

Qualifications:

• 5 – 8 years of proven experience in nonprofit leadership
• Experience in Jewish community organizations; business development experience is preferred
• Experience in development and fund raising
• Bachelor's degree in business or human service related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong professionalism and ability to adapt quickly
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse staff and stakeholders
• Proficiency in accounting, budgeting, strategic planning Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - particularly, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and capacity to learn new/recent technologies Handles confidential information with discretion Desire to mentor and develop staff and serve as a thought partner to senior leaders

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

To Apply

This position will report to the Director of Clinical and Family Life Services, Gus Nuñez. Please send resume and cover letters to gnunez@ctjfs.org.