Moving Forward Together
united by our passion for helping people transform their lives.
by big questions and complex challenges.
to continuous learning, effective collaboration, and innovative thinking.
to helping our clients and community Move Forward.
Hands down, our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we invest in your potential by giving you the freedom to pursue your passions, learn new skills, and recharge your batteries.
We provide plenty of learning and development opportunities to help you stay current in your field of expertise — or discover a new one.
We offer competitive health benefits, plus fun perks like Zumba® classes. We also offer a 401k match to help you secure your financial future.
At JFS, Family is built right into our name. We offer generous paid time off, paid Jewish holidays, and early office closure every Friday.
The best part about working at JFS? It’s more than just a job. As a team, we’re passionate about the work we do and serious about having fun.
Hear it straight from the people who know us best.
With great people, strong values, a focused mission, and a supportive community, there’s no limit to what we can do together.
Take a look at our current job openings.
Multiple positions available. The Outreach Coordinators will facilitate outreach activities for the Breaking Down Barriers Program. This position is responsible for developing and delivering culturally responsive and specific community presentations to reduce mental health stigma and outreach to potential...
Position Type: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Breaking Down Barriers, Client-facing
We’re seeking a dynamic and energetic leader who will manage the AmeriCorps VIP program, and motivate, coach and develop AmeriCorps Fellows during their 11-month term.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: AmeriCorps
The Director of Migrant Family Services would oversee and direct the daily operations of family-based services at the JFS led asylum seeking shelter for families in Downtown San Diego.
Position Type: Exempt, Full-time
Location: Migrant Shelter
Category: Immigration Services
This position will supervise daily operations of the case management and processing shifts at the JFS Migrant Shelter. The Lead is responsible for the overall flow of family case management services during each shift and for information dissemination across...
Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Migrant Shelter
Category: Client-facing, Immigration Services
This position will work in our HUD programs to coach families & individuals exiting homelessness towards housing stability and ultimately long-term self-sufficiency and increased family opportunity.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Palm Springs
Category: Client-facing, Housing
2 positions available. The Foodmobile Driver is responsible for transporting and delivering meals in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
Position Type: Non-exempt, Part-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Transportation
This position is responsible for driving a refrigerated vehicle to 32 different Starbucks locations twice a week, collecting over 200 pounds of donations every night and returning them to cold storage units at the JFS campus in Kearny Mesa.
Position Type: 16 hrs/wk, Friday & Saturday nights, Non-exempt, Part-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Transportation
On the Go: Transportation Solutions for Older Adults seeks a part-time Reservationist responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the On the Go program.
Position Type: Non-exempt, Part-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Client-facing, Transportation
The Supervising Immigration Attorney will be responsible for overseeing the affirmative casework at JFS in addition to providing direct representation for JFS clients in immigration cases.
Position Type: Exempt, Full-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Client-facing, Immigration Services
The Immigration Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing direct representation for JFS clients in immigration cases, including representation in Immigration Court and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), while helping to support the broader immigration efforts...
Position Type: Exempt, Full-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Client-facing, Immigration Services
The Community Engagement Coordinator will develop, support, and track agency outreach efforts that educate and engage our community in the work of JFS. You’ll help plan and execute social, cultural and educational events for the broader agency as well...
Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Client-facing, Community Services
The Case Manager delivers assistance crucial to improving a client’s standard of living, emotional health, physical health, spiritual health, and community health and strives to remove barriers that are impeding upon a person’s level of self-sufficiency, including financial challenges,...
Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Palm Springs
Category: Client-facing, Housing
This position represents an extraordinary opportunity to impact the way our organization thinks about, and delivers services for, San Diego’s rapidly growing population of older adults. At the broadest level, the Senior Director will ensure JFS meets and exceeds...
Position Type: Exempt, Full-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Administration
Living Stipend of $1,409 per month, upon completion of 900 hours and service term commitment Education Award of $2,960, health benefits, possible loan deferment and interest repayment, extensive professional development and experiential learning opportunities
Position Type: Full-time
Location: San Diego
Category: AmeriCorps
Child Activity Aides provide child activities and supervision at parent education classes for the Positive Parenting Program. Aides are needed for classes in San Diego County.
Position Type: On-call, Temporary
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Client-facing, Positive Parenting Program (PPP)
Class C with Passenger Endorsement Required or Class B Drivers perform a variety of routed and non-routed transportation services utilizing both personal and agency vehicles.
Position Type: Non-exempt, Part-time
Location: Turk Family Center, San Diego
Category: Client-facing, Transportation
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
