We are seeking a Temporary Food Bank Assistant to join our Food Bank team. This role assists with daily operations in the food bank and will be providing client-centered customer service, packing support, organization, and food delivery support. Frequent physical activity and lifting will be required. The position will be a temporary role from 8/1/2025 – 6/30/2026 at 15 hours a week (0.4 FTE), with probable hours between Wednesday and Friday.

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:

• Receive and unpack food deliveries which requires being able to lift and move 50 pounds of product throughout a shift on a daily basis
• Restock and organize food bank as needed
• Make deliveries and pick up product within Seattle-Bellevue area by driving commercial van
• Staff food bank during distribution hours assisting with set-up, client check-in, and customer service to clients
• Pack client food bags as needed
• Shared responsibility with team to keep work areas and food bank organized and clean
• Engage with food bank clients and volunteers in a warm and friendly manner, and assist in supporting those who may be having a hard time in a busy environment

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate
• Safely able to move/lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly on daily basis
• Safely able to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Current WA State Driver’s License and clean driving record; willing/able to drive commercial-style van
• Exhibits a friendly, professional demeanor and respect of others’ opinions and participation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively using discretion, professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
• Comfortable working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Basic computer skills
• WA State Food Handlers Permit (can be obtained post-hire)
• Ability to operate a pallet jack

 
SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• The pay for this position is $25.02 – $30.58 an hour.

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.