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ORGANIZATION: Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
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The Kaplan Center for Community Services helps people who are struggling with a range of emotional and social problems. The Kaplan Center also provides psychiatric and social services to Jewish emigres from the former Soviet Union and elsewhere, and counseling services for senior citizens and their families.
As a Client Companion for the Kaplan Center, you will assist one of the clients using their mental health services. This client lives independently in Boro Park, is in his mid to late 50s, and is looking for someone to accompany him to the grocery store as well as expose him to exercise, which can be as simple as going for a walk around the neighborhood.
This opportunity is available Monday Friday in Boro Park. Volunteer is needed 1x/week in the afternoon for at least 6 months.
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Location:
463 7th Avenue, 18th floor, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
JBFCS serves over 55,000 New Yorkers annually from all religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds through a comprehensive range of 175 community-based programs, residential facilities, and day-treatment centers. Our work is built upon the professionalism and compassion of 2,200 employees, including professional social workers, licensed psychologists, and psychiatrists, as well as a cadre of clinical support personnel in continuing day treatment and residential treatment centers. A corps of 800 dedicated volunteers work with our staff to help ease the burdens that strain and disrupt the lives of our clients.
Description
What began over a century ago as a network of volunteers bringing food and clothing to poor Jewish families is now one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive mental health and social service agencies. Leaders in the field of human services, we proudly serve people of all faiths, races and cultures promoting well-being, resilience and self-sufficiency for individuals and families at every stage of life. Service defines us best. Every night of the year, more than 1,000 men, women and children sleep in residences under our care. Every week of the year, more than 2,500 people receive counseling from professionals on our staff . JBFCS, a beneficiary of the UJA-Federation of New York, is a place of clinical excellence and compassionate care: For the mother and her children seeking refuge from domestic violence. For the family coping with caring for a developmentally disabled child. For the parent facing depression and despair following job loss. For the couple struggling to maintain a loving relationship. For the toddler showing early signs of developmental delays. For the child bearing the trauma of abuse and neglect. For the teen grappling with the challenges of mental illness and becoming a productive young adult. For the older adult fighting depression and anxiety related to age and loss. Whatever the stage of life, whatever the overwhelming stress may be, JBFCS represents this city's most experienced first line of response.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kaplan House74th St. Marks PlaceNew York, NY 10003
DATE POSTED
February 14, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Outdoor Recreation
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 time/week in the afternoon, minimum 6 months.