Group Leader

AGENCY OVERVIEW:Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds. POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Director of the Israeli Department with oversight by the Clinical Services Director, the Group Leader plays a vital role, as a member of the interdisciplinary team at JFCS. Within the scope of our services, the group leader will provide group and workshop opportunities for children ages 4-18 and their families by leading social skillssupport groups for various age groups of children where a need is identified. The Group Leader understands and assists in meeting budget and services goals, understands the mission and objectives of JFCS and works within the limitations of the Agency's resources, and performs all duties in compliance with agency PENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: $45 - $50hourEmployment Type: Part-time, without benefits Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich historyBe part of a large multi-faceted organization serving 120,000 people with over 40 programsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitates Social Skills groupsMeet with parents and child for intake and assessments purposes Meet with parents for a summary session and create workplan for the child Facilitates support groups, workshops, and educational programs for parents and children based on the community needsCompletes administrative duties necessary to carry out responsibilities in a timely fashionParticipates in scheduled staff meetingsMeets fee and service goals established in the annual work planParticipates in JFCS and departmental meetings and trainings and represents the department in a professional demeanorMaintains client privacy and confidentialityFosters a spirit of teamwork and unity among JFCS staff that allows for cultivating ideas, expeditious resolution of conflict, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working together to enable each employee and the department to succeedComplies with the Jewish Family and Children's Services Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as agency health and safety standards for clients, employees, and the facilityPerforms other duties as assigned by the Director of Children's Clinical Services Requirements Licensed mental health professional (MSW, ASW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT, PsyD)3+ years of postgraduate experienceSpecial knowledge in kids and adolescent mental health and experience working with adolescentsKnowledge of best practices in working with kids and adolescents in a group settingExperience running workshops and groups for kids and their parentsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience working within an interdisciplinary team setting and commitment to working as a team playerDesire to work in a social service setting requiredCommitment to and enthusiasm for the mission, goals, and objectives of the AgencySuperior organizationalproject management skillsAbility to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and complete projects with a minimum amount of direct supervisionExperience in using MS Office applications and general computer skillsSpeaks fluent Hebrew and understands the Israeli culture All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest andor conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2025-02-27