Orthodox Resource Coordinator

Director, Resource Center & Lev Detroit

The Orthodox Resource Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for individuals and families in Metro Detroit’s Orthodox Jewish communities who are seeking assistance from Jewish Family Service. The Coordinator responds to inquiries, assesses needs, provides information and referrals, and helps individuals connect with the right JFS programs and community resources. Working closely with the JFS Resource Center and other agency programs, the Coordinator supports culturally responsive access to services, coordinates Lev Detroit programs and community initiatives, maintains relationships with Orthodox community partners, and helps strengthen communication and trust between JFS and the Orthodox community.

Success in this role depends on a strong understanding of Orthodox Jewish life and the ability to make families feel understood.

Respond to individuals and families seeking assistance by phone, email, walk-in, and other referral channels; assess presenting needs; provide information, resources, and referrals; and identify appropriate JFS programs or outside community services.

Complete initial screenings and program-specific referral or admission processes according to JFS procedures. Recognize behavioral health, urgent, or safety-related concerns and follow established procedures for consultation and escalation, including the agency’s suicide-safer-care screening process.

Manage day-to-day Lev Detroit inquiries through the resource line, email, chat, voicemail, and walk‑ins, and provide timely, welcoming service. Assist with general Resource Center coverage and coordinate with Resource Center staff so callers reach the appropriate JFS program or outside resource.

Coordinate Lev Detroit’s community assistance programs, educational initiatives, and special projects from planning through completion. Examples include Uniform Assistance, Passover assistance, the annual backpack distribution (in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women), and New Family Welcome Baskets, and cover program communication, applications, eligibility information, partner and vendor coordination, budgets and invoices, tracking, recordkeeping, and follow‑up.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with rabbis, synagogues, schools, school social workers, community organizations, and other trusted contacts. Attend community meetings, programs, resource events, and outreach opportunities, and represent Lev Detroit as appropriate.

Help plan educational programs for community members, schools, rabbis, and other partners. Serve as a resource to JFS staff on Orthodox Jewish customs, community practices, and considerations that may affect service delivery, including support for Orthodox 101 and other staff education as assigned.

Maintain current knowledge of JFS programs and community resources; identify, organize, update, and share information about formal and informal resources that may benefit individuals and families.

Work with Behavioral Health, Family Support Services, Geriatric Care Management, Kosher Meals on Wheels, and other JFS programs to support appropriate referrals and access to services.

Identify recurring needs, service gaps, or emerging community concerns, and share observations with the Director to support program planning and development.