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.

Responsibilities:

• Supports unloading and stocking of weekly product deliveries
• Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of perishable items
• Helps weekly volunteers by making items accessible for packing, restocking items, clearing out and disposing of empty boxes
• Maintain cleanliness & organization of the food pantry including, not limited to, organizing inventory, breaking down and recycling boxes, cleaning spills, keeping walkway clear
• Drive truck (a 14-foot step van) and van (sprinter van) to scheduled Mercer County locations:
  • Monthly supply pickup from Mercer Street Friends
  • Mobile distributions each month, as assigned
  • Scheduled recurring maintenance
  • When needed for donation pickups
  • When needed for special/community events
  • When needed to cover for Pantry Coordinator
• Assist clients and volunteers at distribution sites
• Prepares bins of bags for distribution
• Assists in loading mobile vehicles for distribution, working efficiently and safely with volunteers
• Manages rotation of sponsor magnets on vehicles
• Manages tracking sheet for mobile delivery data
• Sort donated food items, checking for Kosher symbols, expiration dates and damage
• Maintain cleanliness of mobile pantry vehicles, inside & outside

Available as needed for the following:

• Packs bags for distribution
• Weekly inventory of pantry supplies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to frequently lift 25-50 pounds, as well as transport more pounds via hand truck and wheeled bins.
• Valid driver’s license (non-commercial is acceptable), driving at least 1 year
• Good driving record and the ability to exercise good judgment
• Continual awareness of safety (at the office, while driving, for the volunteers, coworkers and clients).
• Ability to work outside and in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to work well with others and individually. Ability to provide directions.
• Self-motivated to manage assigned tasks.
• Criminal background check and references will be required

Part-Time, up to 25 hours/week

Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 4:00 PM

Submit resume to BarbaraR@jfcsonline.org. 

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. 

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.