Project Director - Grief Program (Jewish Community Services)

Job description

PURPOSE: Jewish Community Services (JCS) takes a population health approach to supporting the mental health and well-being of New York City’s Jewish community. JCS works to reduce stigma, prioritize prevention, and strengthen the resiliency of individuals, families, and communities. Key areas of focus include grief, addiction, and teen mental health initiatives. JCS engages and equips Jewish communal organizations to provide mental health support to their members through psychoeducation and resources, peer-led initiatives, and screening/referrals for treatment when needed. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of the Grief Program will lead the revitalization and strategic growth of JCS’s grief and bereavement initiatives, positioning grief as a flagship pillar within JCS’s population health portfolio. This leader will design and implement innovative, community-based programming that supports individuals and families impacted by loss through a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and stigma-reducing lens. This role will focus on prevention, education, early intervention, and connection—meeting Jews across NYC with multiple pathways into support. A central emphasis of the role is buildi...