Welcome to the Careers area of Jconnect The Career Center is a forum that pairs Jewish communal professional organizations with career opportunities together with people seeking those opportunities in Jewish communal service. If you are a Jewish communal organization, just log in to Jconnect.org and click on the "Submit a Career Opportunity" button. Within two business days, your posting will either go live or you will be contacted by Jconnect with questions. If you are looking for a new opportunity, browse the job listings below. If you are interested in any of the positions, please contact the posting organization(s) directly. We encourage you to check back often because new jobs are always being posted. Good luck!
Special Needs Head Counselor needed for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington in Rockville. This position reports to the Director of Special Needs and Inclusion. Founded in 1923, the JCCGW is one of the largest metropolitan JCCs in the country. Our mission is to provide quality educational, cultural, social and recreational programs, services and activities in order to perpetuate and strengthen the Jewish Community. The Center is an active member of the JCC Association a network of over 200 Centers across North America and has received numerous awards for innovative programming. The Center is also nationally recognized as a role model for its inclusion programming for children and adults with special needs, including its award winning Camp JCC. Major responsibilities include Support Special Needs department during summer months at camp Model appropriate techniques and strategies for including campers with disabilities into a general day camp setting Mentor and support younger staff Work collaboratively with general camp staff Attend field trips and/or overnights 40 hours/week from Mid June to Mid August Qualifications include At least one -two years experience working with people with disabilities in recreational and/or educational settings (required). Experience working with families. Good organizational and time management skills. E-mail resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@jccgw.org
JLink JLink is your connection to JSSA's career coaching and supportive consultation services as well as an array of social services including counseling, referrals to community resources and financial assistance (based on need). Click here to learn more.
The Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) The JCA helps job-seekers age 50 and older put their experience to work through practical, award-winning programs that enable midlife and older workers to retool, recharge and reinvent themselves. Click Here to find out how.
Kemp Mill Employment Assistance Initiative The Kemp Mill Employment Assistance Initiative was launched in a coordinated manner to develop an electronic database that job seekers can use to network with members of the three local shuls who could advise, recommend, and provide further contacts. Click Here for more information.
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Meaningful Opportunities for Successful Transitions™(MOST™ ) is a one-year individualized program of skill development designed to facilitate successful transition and integration into the adult community. MOST™ focuses on three domains: self-sufficiency, community integration and vocation. Click here to learn more.