The benefits of working for JCFS.

When you join JCFS Chicago, you join a caring team of professionals who take care of each other – and the people who come to us for help. Our benefits protect and improve the lives of our employees and their families. They enhance everyday well-being, help you save for later, and provide time off and professional development.

Time Off Benefits

  • Generous vacation, paid holidays and sick time
  • Parental Leave

Health and Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Wellness Program/Incentive
  • Flexible Spending Program/Health Savings Account
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance / Additional Contributory Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Long Term Care
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Saving For Your Future

  • Retirement Plans

Perks at Work

  • Tuition Support
  • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • JCFS Discount Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Training/Continuing Education

JCFS Chicago offers conferences, workshops and training led by specialists with expertise and experience that benefit cross-discipline professionals:

  • Mental health, social service, health care and addiction treatment professionals
  • Rabbis and synagogue leadership
  • Law enforcement and legal advocates
  • Administrators and educators

We understand that strengthening our community goes beyond providing direct services, which is why JCFS Chicago offers training for professionals, staff and the general community in the areas of:

  • Mental Health
  • Domestic Violence and Child Abuse prevention
  • Addiction
  • Illness and Loss
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Special Education
  • Services for people with disabilities