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Careers at JFS

JFS is able to fulfill its mission to strengthen and support individuals, families, and communities because of our talented, dedicated, and phenomenal staff. Everyday our team helps people in the Greater Rochester community improve their emotional, physical, and financial well-being. Join us to transform lives and make a meaningful difference right here in Rochester!

Join Our Team

Here are a few of the reasons why working at JFS is a great choice:

We work together to repair the world through compassion, connection, and creative solutions
Our team is united by our passion for helping people throughout the Greater Rochester community
We believe that every person deserves access to resources and support that can improve their well-being
We’re committed to building strong relationships, working curiously and creatively, and responding quickly to community needs
JFS invests in our team’s potential with opportunities to pursue career-propelling training, learn new skills, and be part of JFS Rochester’s future
JFS offers a variety of scheduling options, including extensive part-time employment opportunities
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that provides employees with resources they need now and in the future that includes but is not limited to:

Health & dental insurance through Excellus BCBS
Flexible spending accounts – An FSA account allows you to set aside a portion of earnings for qualified medical and dependent care expenses
Employee life insurance
Supplemental accident, cancer, hospitalization, life, short-term disability coverage through Aflac
Generous vacation & sick time for full- and part-time employees that begins to accrue on your first day of employment
Holidays – JFS observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Additionally, JFS observes up to 13 Jewish holidays each year
JFS Rochester closes at 3pm each Friday
Retirement plans – Employees are eligible to contribute to the 403 (b) retirement plan and/or Roth IRA immediately upon hire. After meeting the requirement of one full year of employment an employee will be eligible for an employer contribution.

Current Openings at JFS

Accountant I

Is flexibility and a positive work environment important to you? We are seeking a highly organized and technologically savvy Accountant I to provide comprehensive accounting and administrative support for our Chief Financial Officer and Agency. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and be adept at utilizing various technologies. Responsibilities include data entry, processing invoices, payroll assistance, reconciliations, reporting, digital record keeping of financial documents, and general clerical duties as needed. The successful candidate should be able to work independently on assigned tasks. JFS is committed to providing services to the community regardless of their faith, race, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, or financial situation.

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JFS Aging Care Manager

As the JFS Aging Care Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a vibrant & culturally diverse group of individuals 60 years of age and older who call the Ellison Park apartment complex home. Your job will be to problem solve and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, fulfillment, and future planning.