Jewish Community Liaison & Mental Health Professional

Job overview

The Jewish Community Liaison & Mental Health Professional role is onsite in Skokie, IL. Compensation is not specified. Jewish Child and Family Services supports the well-being of the Chicagoland Jewish community through partnerships and community-centered programming. The role builds relationships with synagogues and communal organizations, consults with clergy and leaders, connects people with appropriate resources, and develops grief support groups, mental health education, and professional training. It contributes to community well-being without carrying an individual caseload or providing treatment.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain relationships with clergy, professional staff, and lay leaders
• consult on social service and mental health needs
• connect people with JCFS Chicago and community resources
• develop and facilitate grief support groups and psychoeducational programs
• present community programming and professional training
• maintain program records and collaborate across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

jewish community liaison

mental health

grief support

community programs

synagogue partnerships

psychoeducation

professional training

skokie il

jcfs chicago

evening availability

occasional weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with contribution and match, health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

Why this role

Combines synagogue partnership and community mental health programming; does not carry an individual caseload or provide treatment.

About the employer

Jewish Child and Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.