Founded in 1892, JFS was established to support Jewish immigrants arriving in the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and community service, the organization initially provided essential aid such as housing, employment assistance, and financial relief to new arrivals seeking a fresh start.

Today, JFS serves almost five thousand individuals annually, focusing on vulnerable populations such as refugees, older adults, people experiencing food and/or housing insecurity, and those in crisis. With a multi-million-dollar budget, a dedicated team, and a vast network of volunteers, JFS continues to be a pillar of compassion and social support in the Puget Sound region.

JFS is seeking a senior executive with the vision, skills and experience to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. To apply, please visit the link below:
drgtalent.com/career/chief-executive-officer-jewish-family-service/

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Navigation Coach to join our team and support families through their parenting journey. This role involves guiding parents as they navigate the challenges of raising children, offering personalized strategies, resources, and emotional support to foster healthy family dynamics and individual child development. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, solution-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of child development and family systems.

We welcome and encourage you to apply if you feel connected to JFS’ mission. While Jewish values and history guide us, we recognize that our work is best accomplished through the collaboration of individuals from a variety of cultures, skills, and perspectives. If you meet most of the position qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Parent Support & Guidance: Provide time-limited one-on-one coaching to parents of middle- and high-school-aged children, offering guidance on child development, parenting techniques, behavioral issues, and family dynamics.
• Resource Navigation: Help parents identify and access resources such as educational tools, community support services including individual and group therapies, and parenting programs tailored to their needs.
• Develop Customized Strategies: Work with parents to create personalized action plans that address specific challenges, including discipline strategies, emotional support techniques, and family routines.
• Ongoing Communication: Maintain regular follow-up with clients, tracking progress, providing support, and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Other Professionals: Work alongside educators, healthcare providers, or child development specialists to ensure holistic support for parents.
• Program Development: Develop intake and assessment forms and tracking systems for relevant output metrics including number of clients served, outreach activities, client satisfaction.
• Workshops & Group Sessions: Facilitate parent workshops, group sessions, or webinars on various topics such as positive parenting, stress management, and conflict resolution. Collaborate with JFS Community Connections department for various programming efforts.
• Confidentiality & Ethics: Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while adhering to ethical standards in all client interactions. Maintain clinical notes in Salesforce.
• Therapy Referral Program: Manage referral process and stipends to private practice clinicians for clients seeking individual therapy. Develop and manage contracts with therapists who provide time-limited Crisis Response interventions with Jewish community partners.
• Community-Based Work: Meet with community partners to assess needs and promote new programming.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s-level degree in Mental Health field required. Licensure preferred. Certification or training in family coaching or parenting support is a plus.
• Experience:
  • At least 2-3 years of supervised experience working with families or parents, preferably in a coaching, counseling, or child development role.
  • Program development and design.
  • Deep understanding of child development and family systems.
  • Expertise in parenting strategies, behavior management techniques, and family conflict resolution methods.
  • Experience working with Jewish population and/or understanding of Jewish traditions and values.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with parents.
  • Empathy and understanding of diverse family structures and challenges.
  • Problem-solving abilities to offer creative, effective solutions tailored to each family.
  • Experience with program development, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Ability to work independently as well as be a collegial cross-departmental collaborator. Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance multiple clients, cases or deadlines at once.

 
SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• The pay for this position is $32.08 – $39.21 an hour.
• Jewish Family Service offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
  • 15 annual vacation days increasing to 20 after 2 years, and generous paid sick time.
  • Paid Federal and Jewish holidays.
  • 5% employer contribution to 401k retirement plan (no employee contribution required).
  • Additional benefits include: vision coverage and FSA enrollment.
  • JFS values and provides opportunities for continued growth and learning for all team members.