Driver
Transportation and Translation Services
Job Summary
Provides door-through-door transportation to and from scheduled appointments.
Principal Accountabilities
- Client Safety – Provide appropriate and comfortable physical support during door-through-door service for physically and developmental disabled clients.
- Vehicle Maintenance - Operate vehicles by following vehicle maintenance schedule, checking vehicle condition daily, keeping fire extinguisher and first aid kit accessible and reporting any technical problem immediately.
- Documentation – Maintain documentation standards by preparing and completing, in a timely manner, all required records and reports.
- Safe Driving - Follow all state and local laws and internal policies pertaining to driving and transportation including but not limited to follow distance, speed limits, safety belt usage etc.
- Training - Maintain professional knowledge by attending agency in-service programs and educational workshops.
- Security and Privacy –Adhere to agency and client protection policies by regularly acclimating yourself with the JFS privacy, safety and security policies made available within the employee handbook.
- Employee Philanthropy –Participate annually in agency and partner related philanthropic activities and campaigns.
- Mission Dedication –Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Utilization of the JFS key strategies will ensure success in this accountability.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: One year of driving multi-passenger vehicles
- Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Certifications or Licenses Required: Valid Michigan Chauffer’s license, clean driving record, and personal automobile insurance coverage
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Behaviors)
Skills
- Communication – Speak clearly and respectfully with internal staff, client’s partner agencies, police officers, and 911 operators as needed.
- Technology - Must be able to operate department communication system and devices (GPS, Phones and occasionally, Computers).
- Decision Making - Deal with abstract as well as concrete and complex problematic situations; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledge
- Vehicle Systems - Proper usage of all vehicle systems.
- Multi-Use - Maintain working knowledge to operate all vehicles within the JFS fleet.
Behaviors
- Time Management - Use time effectively by following assigned daily schedule in a punctual manner and by responding appropriately and quickly to phone and direct connect calls from the office.
- Adaptability - Display flexibility by accepting and adapting to unexpected changes in a courteous and professional manner
- Team Work - Contribute to team efforts by accepting direction from supervisor and appropriately seeking guidance
- Maintain a professional appearance
How to Apply – Interested & qualified candidates should forward their resume & salary requirements to HR@jfsdetroit.org
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
School Social Worker
Outpatient Counseling
Job Summary
The School Social Worker interviews and resolving student issues interfering with academic functioning.
Principal Accountabilities
- Conduct - Maintains standard of the profession by following the principles of professional ethics and all applicable codes of ethics.
- Ambassadorship - Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures.
- Compliance – Adheres to standards and requirements of all external accrediting/licensing bodies by attending staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned.
- Training - Shares professional knowledge with other staff by seeking out professional development opportunities and sharing new learning with staff.
- Networking/Promotion - Promotes the agency by ensuring an understanding of program services available for clients, publicizing activities and accomplishments and outreach with community members as appropriate.
- Student Support - Assesses student’s problem by obtaining, collecting and evaluating information from appropriate school personnel, and meetings with the student, and/or family members.
- Goal Setting/Treatment Planning - Treats students effectively by engaging them in the establishment of goals and objectives in accordance with school policy and the needs of school professionals.
- Record-Keeping - Maintains necessary documentation as required, by preparing and completing, in a timely manner, all required records and reports for all assigned activities.
- Scheduling - May work longer hours during school year as needed by school administration, to be used as desired work hours during school breaks as planned with supervisor’s guidance.
- Security and Privacy –Adhere to agency and client protection policies by regularly acclimating yourself with the JFS privacy, safety and security policies made available within the employee handbook.
- Employee Philanthropy –Participate annually in agency and partner-related philanthropic activities and campaigns.
- Mission Dedication –Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Utilization of the JFS key strategies will ensure success in this accountability.
- Misc. – Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: Experience working with youth and families
- Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in a field that permits state licensing/registration to provide outpatient counseling/therapy.
- Certifications or Licenses Required: Limited or Full Licensure
Minimum Competencies
Skills
- Technology - Maintain ability to utilize multiple documentation systems based on location requirements.
- Communication – Express oneself in an articulate and effective manner both verbally and in written communication.
- Effective Reasoning – Deal with abstract as well as concrete problematic people and situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Time Management - Use time effectively by appropriately planning, organizing and scheduling required work hours to meet agency needs.
Knowledge
- Continuing Education - Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending agency in-service programs, educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
- Child/adolescent development –Posses a high level of understanding of normal and abnormal behaviors throughout developmental stages in order to best intervene in problematic situations.
- Clinical Framework – Understand and apply basic theoretical models and perspectives to successfully resolve student scenarios over short and long term periods.
Behaviors
- Liaison Role – Act in accordance with the wishes of school administration as to daily tasks and duties.
- Professionalism – Demonstrate effective judgment by making appropriate decisions, as well as conducting and maintaining a professional manner and appearance at all times.
- Teamwork Capabilities – Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
How to Apply – Interested & qualified candidates should forward their resume & salary requirements to HR@jfsdetroit.org
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer