JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF OTTAWA
Quick Reference Sheet ORGANIZATION JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF OTTAWA WHAT IT IS Organization Mandate Jewish Family Services of Ottawa (JFS) is a full service, nonsectarian agency serving residents of the greater Ottawa area. We offer more than 65 programs and services to children, youth, adults and seniors, be they individuals, couples, families or groups. WHAT THEY PROVIDE Key Programs & Services for Job Seekers PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Contact: JFS Employment - Provides comprehensive coaching assistance to the unemployed, underemployed, international and local students and those who do not have a clear identification of career goals, in order that they become job-ready and proactive. Employment Counsellor Esther Schvan 613.722.2225 (x500) [email protected] Job Search Workshops (for newcomers) - Part of the LASI consortium. Eligibility Criteria: Permanent residents, convention refugees or live in caregivers. Summer Jobs for Youth Program - Through Youth Services Bureau, JFS supports immigrant youth with no work experience in finding a six-week job placement over the summer, and provides basic pre-employment training. 613.722.2225 (x320) 613.769.4389 [email protected] Networking4Youth - Community-based resource to support young job seekers in their search for employment; helps them better assess and respond to market changes. Eligibility Criteria: All post-secondary students, in 20s to mid 30s. Contact form Project Coordinator Erica Bregman 613.722.2225 (x426) [email protected] OTHER PROGRAMS JFS Tikvah Program - Offers a variety of financial assistance initiatives for Jewish clients under the umbrella of the Tikvah Program. Those below the poverty line who qualify will receive support, assistance and case management. Tikvah Manager Andrea Gardner 613.722.2225 (x321) [email protected] The Counselling Group - A full range of counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. Counselling fees may be available on a sliding scale. 613.722.2225 (x352) Inez & Joseph Zelikovitz Settlement Unit - Services for newcomers from various cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds; Russian, Hebrew, Somali , Arabic, French Adriana Jary 613.722.2225 (x322) [email protected] Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders (TYTL) - A non-sectarian program designed to provide all youth with an invaluable opportunity to become involved in their community, and newcomer youth with positive peer relationships and role models. 613.722.2225 (x320) 613.769.4389 [email protected] [email protected] You can explore further at OttawaJobPath.ca: Dealing with Financial Challenges Stabilizing the Living Situation Newcomers & Immigrants Youth Access this page directly at ottawajobpath.ca/quick-clicks.php
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