Are you ready to make a difference in our community? At Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), you’ll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Joining our team means contributing to a well-respected organization with over a century of service to the South Florida community, rooted in the values of compassion, inclusivity, and resilience. Our team members find purpose in empowering individuals and families through meaningful programs and initiatives. We foster a collaborative environment where your talents are valued, and you’ll have opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you’re looking to be part of an organization that values your contributions and promotes a culture of unity and support, JCS is the place to be.
Yehi Ohr is an Orthodox program that offers culturally sensitive services to South Florida's Orthodox Community. Its mission is to meet the needs of the Orthodox community with prevention, support and counseling services. The Clinician in the Yehi Ohr behavioral health program provides direct services to the cross section of the program’s caseload including children, adolescents, adults and families in the assigned offices and via telehealth. The clinician will be trained in and assist in the delivery of the Safety Program. The position requires the ability to perform these tasks which include: clinical documentation, statistics, and data reporting. These tasks will be carried out within the agency’s policy of confidentiality and with respect for the clients’ rights.
Essential DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management
- Provide a full range of counseling services in a manner to ensure maximum benefit to clients, this includes presenting the Safety Program to schools assigned
- Maintain current knowledge of compliance measures, reporting requirements, and best practices for all programs in the department.
- Ability to provide counseling services to children, families and adults.
- Participation in community outreach.
- Flexibility to work at different assigned locations.
- In-service training participation, as assigned by Supervisor.
- Meet agency expectations of clinical quantitative and evaluative standards.
- Regular active participation in supervision with supervisor
- Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely fashion
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse communities and populations served by the agency
Responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned:
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administration, and community partners.
- Flexible schedule and responsiveness to program needs, crises, and exceptional situations.
- Participation in quality improvement activities and continuous monitoring of service outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a mental health, required.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience including experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, required.
- LCSW, LMFT or LMHC Licensure, or be a registered intern and license eligible, in the state of Florida.
- Knowledgeable about the needs of neglected, abused and exploited children and older adults and family systems theory
- Knowledge of addiction issues such as substance abuse and eating disorders.
- Knowledge of Co-Occurring Disorders.
- Skilled in working with resistant clients and families.
- Able to collaborate with other disciplines and service providers.
- Skilled in working with emotionally and severely emotionally disturbed children
- Skilled in working with domestic violence clients.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and demonstrate good boundaries.
- Bi-lingual preferred
- Cultural sensitivity and familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community
- Must have a car and a valid Florida Driver’s License with proof of insurance in accordance with agency requirements and have the ability to travel within Miami-Dade County.
Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is the foremost non-profit, human services agency whose mission is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the Jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with Jewish values. Founded in 1920, JCS delivers exemplary social services through compassionate and comprehensive programs that help people stay healthy and productive.
JCS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or veteran status.
JCS strictly enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or sale of controlled substances and alcohol on company premises, during work hours, or while representing the company. Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required as part of our commitment to a drug-free workplace.
All full-time employees are required to actively participate in JCS' Milk and Honey, Matzah Mitzvah and other similar events. These events are essential to our organizational culture, and leadership participation is key to fostering team unity, supporting our values, and engaging with our community. By attending, full-time employees help set the standard for involvement and demonstrate our commitment to these meaningful traditions.
**Please be advised, if selected for this position, you will be required to submit to a level II background screening through the DCF Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com