Syracuse Jewish Family Services Assistant Director

*Overview*The Assistant Director of Syracuse Jewish Family Service provides oversight of SJFS programs and services, assuming primary responsibility with regard to day-to-day operations, supervision of staff, program development, provision of clinical and care management services, and other functions that support the Director in achieving the mission and goals of the agency.*Duties** Recruit, hire, direct, supervise and evaluate all professional and support staff* Provide support, supervision, and professional development opportunities for staff* Ensure ongoing and annual evaluation of professional staff* Provide timely and appropriate feedback and take appropriate corrective measures to address any staff issues.* Assist Internship Coordinator with recruitment, training and oversight of interns*Community Relations:** Represent the agency and its programs and services to the general and Jewish communities.* Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, national, and other professional networks and associations in several contexts: Jewish communal service, human services, aging services, geriatric health and mental health care e.g. Human Service Leadership Council, Aging Lifecare Association, Jewish Federation of CNY, National Jewish Human Service Association, SPRING Alliance, Healthy Alliance, Inclusive Alliance IPA, etc.* Represent the agency at appropriate professional and community conferences and meetings.* Develop and maintain a close relationship with referral sources such as: health care providers, clergy, school personnel, and other community agency personnel.* Maintain and develop relationships with Menorah Park staff, providing consultation and support where appropriate*Education and Experience:*Master’s Degree with emphasis on geriatrics, psychotherapy, and care management, preferred.Background in staff supervision, program development, aging services, and geriatric health and mental health services preferred.Job Type: Full-timePay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hourExpected hours: No more than 40.00 per weekSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Evenings as neededPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12