Careers

Join the JFS Family

JFS Richmond offers a pleasant working environment and a competitive compensation package, as well as a number of appealing benefits.

Through the hard work and dedication of our staff, JFS Richmond pursues its mission of helping all people achieve their full potential regardless of age, race, religion, or circumstance. The JFS staff approaches this commitment with the highest level of compassion, professionalism, and integrity with a strong focus on what matters most: the men, women, and children who turn to us for help everyday.

Employees are an integral part of the JFS family. We demonstrate our commitment to our staff by offering an appealing benefit package, competitive compensation, and a pleasant work environment.

Full-time administrative/professional employees are eligible for health, dental, long-term disability, vacation, sick, and retirement benefits, while full-time home-care employees are eligible for health, vacation, and retirement benefits.

CNAs, PCAs, and Companions

We are always seeking caring and kind Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA) or Companions to join our Home Care team. JFS is one of the longest-running social service agencies in Richmond and are proud of our history of helping clients regardless of race, religion, income, or insurance. A career at JFS is an excellent opportunity to achieve growth for motivated and enthusiastic caregivers. You’ll love a career at JFS!

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JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

JFS is looking for a motivated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide high-quality services to adults, children, adolescents, and families. The LCSW is responsible for counseling clients; helping them gain access to various resources, strengthen resiliency, prevent problem behaviors and break the cycle of adversity, while confronting issues that are negatively affecting their way of life such as poverty, abuse, and mental health.

This person must be licensed by the state of Virginia as an LCSW. The Clinician must be able provide services via tele-health, on-site and participate in community/off-site needs of the agency.

Full Time, $65k - 75k and benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, LTD, STD, PTO, and 401(k).

To Apply: Send your resume to tbaldwin@jfsrichmond.org

JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

Outpatient Therapist

The JFS Partnership for Behavioral Health program is looking for an LCSW or LPC Outpatient Therapist to guide children/youth and their families on their healing journeys and help them achieve success and break the cycle of adversity. The program is the result of a community and non-profit partnership and will offer outpatient therapy to children and youth in the East End, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families while helping to transform the community.

The focus of the Outpatient Therapist’s position will be trauma-informed counseling tailored to each child to mitigate the harm of ACEs, prevent problem behaviors, and help them build safe and supportive relationships. In addition, the Outpatient Therapist works with Community Health Workers on community collaboration and program development.

Full Time, $79-83k and benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, and 401(k) with employee match.

Master's and two years of child and family counseling required.

To Apply: Send your resume to tbaldwin@jfsrichmond.org

JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

Associate Director of Development

The Associate Director of Development will support and work in collaboration with the Chief Impact Officer and Leadership Team to oversee the fundraising and communication efforts for JFS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implement fundraising and communication efforts for JFS.
  • Use independent judgement to manage the grants process (research, writing and application) for a portfolio of foundations. Reach an annual dollar goal for foundation revenue.
  • Maintain current and future grants (reports, foundations relationships).
  • Maintains donor database (eTapestry) record management and tax and thank you letters.
  • Provide experienced advice to assist with the strategy and implementation of JFS fundraising efforts, including annual fund direct mail, special events, donor recruitment, relations and retention.
  • Manage communications and marketing strategies for JFS.
  • Creates and/or updates programs, agency and development materials (brochures, newsletters, annual reports).
  • Supports the Chief Impact Officer and JFS team at Community Events and attends planning meetings as necessary.
  • Maintains website via WordPress, social media outlets, and writes materials for internal and external audiences.
  • Serves as coordinator for the production of development and marketing materials.
  • Other development activities, as assigned.

Reporting Relationship:  Reports to Chief Impact Officer

Qualifications:

  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in fund development, grant writing, or high-level volunteer management.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, fun environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Computer literate and technologically proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and experience in donor database systems, E-Tapestry or Blackbaud (Razors Edge) preferred.
  • Strong social media experience.
  • Knowledge of Word Press and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.

FT Exempt.

To Apply: Send your resume to tbaldwin@jfsrichmond.org

JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

RN

At Jewish Family Services (JFS) we believe everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and help their overall well-being. As the city’s most established non-profit resource for care, counseling, and adoption, we are dedicated to building a stronger, healthier and happier Richmond. 

JFS is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated RN to join our Home Care Team on a part-time basis. The RN assesses client needs to determine appropriate levels of services to be provided. They provide direct care as needed. They provide specific written and verbal instruction to Home Care staff followed by on-going supervision, appropriate record keeping and communication to clients, families, and physicians. 

Job Type: Part-time, flexible schedule

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Teresa Baldwin at tbaldwin@jfsrichmond.org.

JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

Geriatric Care Manager

Looking to join a great team and make a difference in your community?

JFS is looking for a motivated Care Manager to provide high-quality services to adults and families. The Care Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities. The ability to effectively communicate and serve as a liaison between the client and the families served, and various community agencies is of the utmost importance.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Care Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Client Services:

  • Addresses intake calls with potential clients and provides accurate and detailed information
  • Completing comprehensive assessments, services plans and quarterly reviews.
  • Provides comprehensive care management services to clients
  • Ongoing collaboration and engagement with community resources available to support and meet the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as the needs of families and caregivers.
  • Engagement with the current standards and criteria set by JFS for serving in the role as Guardianship, Conservatorship, Advanced Medical Directives, and Power of Attorney, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the legal criteria for eligibility.
  • Knowledge of entitlements, eligibility guidelines and the application process.
  • Maintain a balanced caseload and meet billable expectations.
  • Works in partnership with the care management team and interns to meet clients’ needs.
  • Participate in on-call rotation

Compliance:

  • Professional, timely and accurate completion of paperwork as it relates to direct client care.
  • Ongoing review and updates of client’s care plan

Program Needs:

  • Networking and relationship building with community partners to facilitate Care Management services for clients served.
  • Providing support and consultation to Interns.
  • Attendance and active participation at all agency and departmental meetings.
  • Other assignments as determined by Chief Program Officer and Care Services Director.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities. The ability to effectively communicate and serve as a liaison between the client, and the family served, and various community agencies is of the utmost importance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, Human Services, or be a Registered Nurse.

Salary: $43,000-$50,000

Benefits: Company paid Dental, Life/ADD, and LTD. Accrue PTO and sick time, floater days and holiday pay. After 1 year, eligible to participate in 401(k) with company match. Access to subsidized medical insurance, STD, Vision and additional voluntary life.

At Jewish Family Services (JFS) we believe everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and help their overall well-being. As the city’s most established non-profit resource for care, counseling, and adoption we are dedicated to building a stronger, healthier and happier Richmond.

For more than 170 years, JFS has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and income levels. We take great pride in helping to change lives in productive and positive ways.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

To Apply: send cover letter and resume to Teresa Baldwin at tbaldwin@jfsrichmond.org

JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

Certified Nursing Assistant

At Jewish Family Services (JFS) we believe everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and help their overall well-being. As the city’s most established non-profit resource for care, counseling, and adoption, we are dedicated to building a stronger, healthier and happier Richmond. 

We are urgently seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated CNAs to join our care team to assist clients with activities of daily living based on an individual care plan. Competitive salary, flexible schedule with weekly pay and benefits.

CNA responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting Client with Personal Care & Hygiene
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping Duties
  • Assisting Clients with Mobility in and around the home
  • Accompaniment to Appointments, Errand Running
  • Medication Reminders
  • Record Client Care Notes and Report Client Health Daily

For more than 170 years, JFS has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and income levels. We take great pride in helping to change lives in productive and positive ways. If you want to make a difference come join our team.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time available

M-F day/evening
Sa/Su day/evening

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations: JFS adheres to strict CDC guidelines and provides PPE for all employees.

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our Benefits Program (health/dental/vision and STD benefits). All employees are eligible to participate in our referral program.

Apply on-line by clicking the button below or in person at 6718 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226, M-F 9:00-3:00.

JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.