Jewish Social Service Agency Jobs in and around Virginia Beach, VA

Company:
Jewish Social Service Agency
Current Opportunities (0)
Company Website
Location(s):
200 Wood Hill Road
Rockville,  MD
20850
Map Location
Phone:
(301) 610-8350
Fax:
(301) 587-1541
Industry:
Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals / Medical
Size:
Not available

Company Overview

For more than 100 years, JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) has exemplified Jewish values by reaching out and helping everyone in the Washington metropolitan area who needs us – regardless of their religious background, race or ability to pay.

Our wide range of counseling, educational and career services, in-home support, hospice and nursing care and social services are provided by our highly skilled and caring staff of mental health and nursing professionals. JSSA assists more than 22,000 people a year, from the very young to the very old.

Vision Statement:

JSSA, the Jewish Social Service Agency, strives to be the preeminent coordinator and provider of a broad range of clinical and social services for individuals and families residing in the greater Washington metropolitan area who seek help with life's many challenges.

Here's how JSSA helped those in our community last year:

Children and Teens:

* Mental health evaluation and treatment for 980 children and teens, and guidance for more than 1,600 parents
* Educational and neuropsychological testing and follow-up services to 174 individuals and their families
* Social skills therapy groups for more than 225 children and teens
* Placement of 31 children with families through the help of Adoption Options

Adults:

* Therapy for 1,006 adults and couples
* Supported employment and career counseling services for 396 individuals
* Direct financial assistance to more than 126 individuals and families in crisis
* Chaplaincy visits to approximately 7,000 hospital patients and nursing home residents
* Synagogue-based programs in 16 congregations, providing groups and individual consultations to 1,886 participants
* Scholarships and loans for 25 students

Seniors:

* 1,714 comprehensive geriatric assessments for frail elders
* Hospice care for more than 288 patients and their families
* 27,547 Kosher Meals on Wheels to frail elders
* 6,074 volunteer “friendly visits” to elders who live alone; 1,074 holiday and cheer baskets delivered
* Case management and in-home support services for 137 Holocaust survivors
* 137,946 hours of service to more than 500 individuals through Premier Homecare

Individuals with special needs:

* Services to more than 350 individuals with disabilities and their families
* Evaluation, treatment and case management for 43 individuals with hearing loss

Many JSSA services are covered by insurance and managed-care plans. We also accept Medicare and Medicaid.