OUR SERVICES

OUR TEAM

Michelle (Napell) Schwalbe

Michelle (Napell) Schwalbe

Executive Director

Michelle's Bio

Michelle Napell stepped into the role of Executive Director of Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) in June 2016 after previously serving as Executive Director of One Family Fund. During her time with JFCS, Michelle has brought the agency into a new chapter of growth with her dynamic leadership and focus on strong partnerships. Michelle’s determination to extend the reach of JFCS has led to the establishment of a satellite office in East Windsor to offer much needed mental health resources and, in January 2020, her next vision was brought to life with the JFCS Mobile Food Pantry.

Beverly Mishkin, LCSW

Beverly Mishkin, LCSW

Director of Case Management & Senior Services

Beverly's Bio

Beverly oversees the Case Management and Senior Services departments which provide valuable programs for older adults as well as referrals and information for those needing to connect with community resources. After receiving her MSW from the University of Maryland, Beverly worked with a diverse clientele at JFCS of the Suncoast in Sarasota, FL for twenty years as a Senior Clinician and Director of Jewish Programs. She was also involved in a research protocol, conducted through New York University’s Memory Clinic, involving dementia patients and their caregivers.

Shirley Bellardo, LCSW, LCADC

Shirley Bellardo, LCSW, LCADC

Director of Clinical Services

Shirley's Bio

Shirley Bellardo, LCSW, LCADC joined JFCS in 2018 in the role of Director of Clinical Services. Prior to that she worked for a community social service agency for more than 20 years. When Shirley was offered employment at JFCS she did not hesitate to accept as she knew the mission and values of the Agency aligned with her own. Shirley has over 25 years of experience helping individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions and addictions. She shares this experience with the clinical staff through supervision and clinical case conferences. Shirley is a member of the Mercer County Traumatic Loss Coalition and Professional Advisory Meeting.

Departments
Administrative Support

Beth Dempsey-Rule Director of Operations

Helaine Isaacs Director of Development

Belinda Lomi Administrative Assistant

Barbara Reiff Director of Finance and Human Resources

Joyce Weinstein Manager of Administration

Clinical Program

Julie Bond, LMFT Marriage & Family Therapist

Jessica Englehart, LSW Social Worker

Nicole Maccarone, LCSW, LCADC Social Worker

Arlene Munoz, LSW Bilingual Social Worker

Mara Myerson, LCSW, LCADC Social Worker

Christine Pasquale, LPC Social Worker

Sarah Valerio, LSW Social Worker

Community & Teen Programs

Eden Aaronson Coordinator of Volunteers and Community Programming

Celeste Albert, LCSW Coordinator of Teen Programs

Danna Livstone Program Assistant

Leslie Schwartz Tzedakah Basket Program

Matt Lichtenstein Admin Assistant, Community Programs & Services

Hunger Prevention Programs

Debi Henritzy Kosher Cafe Coordinator

Amanda McGinnis, Food Pantry Coordinator

Leslie Schwartz, Brick & Mortar Pantry Assistant

Katie Slater, Food Program Outreach Coordinator

Val Wilson Kosher Cafe Assistant

Senior Services

Andrea Gaynor, LCSW Geriatric Care Manager

Shari Sabath Holocaust Case Manager

Lena Steinhorn, MSW Geriatric Care Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM – CURRENT JOB/INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Kosher Cafe Assistant

Help provide services at the Kosher Café Senior Nutrition Site at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Kosher Cafe Coordinator.
  • Set up, package food/drinks to Kosher Café participants and clean up the kitchen following the program.
  • Maintain site according to Mercer County Department of Human Services standards for nutrition sites.
  • Engage with Café participants.

Qualifications:

  • High school degree
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff and other individuals, agencies and institutions in the community.

Hours: Tuesday – Friday; 10:30 am – 12:45 pm

Location: Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville.

Submit application inquiry/resume to Barbara Reiff at BarbaraR@jfcsonline.org

 

Per Diem Therapist (with Supervision Hours)

Free training with Continuing Education Units offered by Act-Cess USA through a NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program.
Supervision provided for licensure, weekly case conference meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, assess and evaluate information about the client’s situation and presenting symptoms
• Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidenced based; crisis intervention and stabilization
• Make appropriate referrals and assist with linkage to services
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the treatment plan, comprehensive assessments, discharge plans within established time frames.
• Monitor progress towards treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting services provided
• Experience with the DSM5 and ICD10 for psychiatric diagnosis
• Facilitate individual, family and group counseling sessions
• Educate family members by advising on the most appropriate and helpful roles they can fulfill in the treatment process
• Complete clinical documentation in an accurate, timely manner
• Participate in weekly case conferences and scheduled clinical and staff meetings
• Ability to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and Agency policies

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Must have a current active clinical license to practice; LCSW or LPC
• Must have the ability to obtain clearances as defined by Agency policies
• Ability to communicate and effectively work with culturally diverse clients, stakeholders, referral sources, and community partners including school administration, teachers, parents, students, care management organization (CMO), hospitals, Mobile Response, DCP&P, FSO and other community organizations.

Part Time Position with flexible schedule
Please submit cover letter and resume to: ShirleyB@jfcsonline.org.

BILINGUAL-SPANISH Per Diem Therapist (with Supervision Hours)

Free training with Continuing Education Units offered by Act-Cess USA through a NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program.
Supervision provided for licensure, weekly case conference meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, assess and evaluate information about the client’s situation and presenting symptoms
• Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidenced based; crisis intervention and stabilization
• Make appropriate referrals and assist with linkage to services
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the treatment plan, comprehensive assessments, discharge plans within established time frames.
• Monitor progress towards treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting services provided
• Experience with the DSM5 and ICD10 for psychiatric diagnosis
• Facilitate individual, family and group counseling sessions
• Educate family members by advising on the most appropriate and helpful roles they can fulfill in the treatment process
• Complete clinical documentation in an accurate, timely manner
• Participate in weekly case conferences and scheduled clinical and staff meetings
• Ability to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and Agency policies

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish / mastery of language in professional, health care setting
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Must have a current active clinical license to practice; LCSW or LPC
• Must have the ability to obtain clearances as defined by Agency policies
• Ability to communicate and effectively work with culturally diverse clients, stakeholders, referral sources, and community partners including school administration, teachers, parents, students, care management organization (CMO), hospitals, Mobile Response, DCP&P, FSO and other community organizations.

Part Time Position with flexible schedule
Please submit cover letter and resume to: ShirleyB@jfcsonline.org.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Sussman, President
Max Orland, First Vice President
Ted Deutsch, Vice President
Andrea Genek, Vice President
Audrey Wisotsky, Vice President
Matthew Daly, Treasurer
Alison Greenberg, Secretary
Jill Jaclin, Immediate Past President

Jordan Berman
Amy Deutsch
Dara Foster-Storch
Nancy Gartenberg
Emily Josephson
Pazit Kaplan

Joanne Lasky
Neal Masia
Rachel Mynhier
Robin Persky
Marissa Reibstein
Gabe Smolarz

Sharon Voelzke
Amy Vogel
Stacey Wasserman
Barry Weisberg
Rich Wold
Pamela Zaifman
Joshua Zinder

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