Jewish Family & Career Services, Inc.
MISSION
Guided by the wisdom and values of our tradition; JF&CS provides health, career and human services to support and enhance the well-being of individuals and families across all ages, faiths, cultures and lifestyles. Our priorities include increasing self-sufficiency, fostering community engagement and improving health and well-being for those living in the metro-Atlanta area. Program areas include careers, older adult services, services for adults with developmental disabilities, clinical counseling and the Ben Massell Dental Clinic.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with disabilities
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Unemployed individuals
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
- Gwinnett County
- Cobb County
- City of Atlanta
- Cherokee County
- Clayton County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Henry County
- Rockdale County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Pre-placement assessment
- Employment readiness counseling
- Resume development
- Job search coaching
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Employment screening
- Varied job search and placement services
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Job search tools and information
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Job performance coaching
- Post-placement follow-up
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
- Dental services
- Rent or utility assistance
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training