Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report
helping people work their way through life
Contract Services
Adult Services
Small Business Services Employment Services Youth Services
Training & Education
JVS Chicago Services
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Youth Services
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Career Moves
Workforce Investment Act funding from the Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership and the Kane County Department of Employment and Education allows JVS to provide job placement services to youth with disabilities and other at-risk youth. Volunteer experiences to gain exposure to the world of work, job coaching, mentoring, internships, and job placement services enable JVS youth to explore relevant career pathways. Additional funding from United Way of Lake County allows JVS to place youth with disabilities in internships with the goal of competitive employment.
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Funded through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Career Moves at JVS Chicago is a comprehensive Career Development Center, staffed by dedicated counselors, that delivers innovative programs to job seekers. The Center encourages, supports and empowers professional and skilled job seekers throughout the job search process, working with entry-level to executives of all ages and demographics. Additional funding provides on-the-job training scholarships to clients from the former Soviet Union. Senior Services Low-income seniors gain valuable marketable skills by working in subsidized employment. Seniors explore their career goals while providing an essential benefit to host non-profit organizations. Funding is provided by Senior Service America, Inc. through the federal Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Funding from the Retirement Research Foundation provides support for a dedicated Employer Service Representative to develop job leads, engage seniors in job readiness training and assist with placement and retention services. Adult Services Career counseling and guidance, work readiness, supported employment, job coaching and retention services provide the foundation for JVS placement services for individuals with disabilities and for adults with significant challenges to employment. In addition, JVS provides much needed employment services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Funding streams include the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and the City of Chicago (CDBG). 1
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Contract Services While working at a state or federal office site, more than 100 participants with disabilities receive on-the-job skills training in facilities management, copy operations, mailroom services, warehousing or janitorial training. Funding is provided by seven federal and four state agencies at 18 distinct locations throughout metropolitan Chicago.
SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES Duman Entrepreneurship Center An endowment from the late philanthropist, Louis Duman, makes possible core small business services of business education, one-on-one technical assistance, financial capabilities training (credit building) and access to capital through private loan funds and traditional lenders. Mentoring expertise for business owners in the areas of law, accounting, manufacturing, licensing, and environmental issues is provided to clients seeking to start or expand their small businesses. Additional funding streams support this vast array of small business services.
Refugees and immigrants traditionally have sought language acquisition and workplace acculturation from JVS. Students learn vocational English in preparation for employment and civic participation. Funding is provided by the Illinois Community College Board. Additional funding from the Secretary of State provides volunteer student tutors and mentors. The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation provides funding for the ESL bridge to healthcare careers program. The Robert McCormick Foundation provides funding for adult basic education training to assist healthcare students increase their literacy and numeracy levels. Digital Literacy JVS Community Technology Centers provide access to basic computer skills training for those individuals with no computer skills and advanced training for those seeking Microsoft certifications. A new program launch of Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification will begin in the fall of 2012. Healthcare Home Health Aide and Pharmacy Technician training programs are geared to prepare today’s job seekers for entry-level allied health careers. Funding for home health is provided from the state (Title XX), the City (CDBG) and the federal government (HHS). Funding for pharm tech is provided through DHHS (US Department of Health & Human Services, Health Professions Opportunity Grant) funds as well as through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
Dear Friends and Supporters, Fiscal Year 2012 was a turnaround year for JVS that featured new and improved services for the Jewish and general communities, and above all, a sustained commitment to the critical JVS mission of providing quality employment services. But there is much more to be proud of: ■■ We
have expanded the number of career counselors and added an improved capacity for job placement services. Staff surpassed the job placement goal for the year to prove the point.
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have forged working relationships with the Hebrew Theological College and the Blitstein Institute for Women to provide employment services to their graduating students.
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have developed a partnership with Jewish Child and Family Services to provide employment experiences and work readiness education to transitioning youth.
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offered acclaimed career education programs, delivering expert career information to seniors seeking to transition to today’s job market, to career changers in need of rebranding and new career identities, and to professionals and executives looking for promotion and growth.
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successfully expanded our employment services for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. In recognition of the outstanding work done
by our professional staff, increased funding from the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services enabled this expansion. ■■ The
Duman Entrepreneurship Center partnered with the City of Chicago to implement its Annual Small Business Plan Competition for new and existing small business owners. The Center also provided hundreds of clients with credit building services, customized business support and access to workshops, business capital, and professional mentoring.
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Senior Aide Program provided support to Jewish communal agencies valued at more than $200,000 annually.
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will continue to expand our employment service capacity, developing outplacement services for non-profit agencies, as well as the capacity to provide our employers with management and executive level search strategies.
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are planning to launch a career testing and counseling program targeted to young adults who have graduated from college and have not yet created a practical and viable career plan.
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will establish a position of Director of Quality Assurance to achieve the highest level of service and contract compliance possible in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, our funders, and ourselves.
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The Fiscal Year 2012 successes clearly are many. The question remains, “What lies ahead?”
JVS stands proud, productive and vital in its service to the Jewish and general community as it has throughout its 128-year history. Our longevity lies with the support of our donors and funders, the dedicated service of our Board of Directors, our caring volunteers, our professional staff who provide countless hours of client services, and our community members who trust us to listen, to develop relevant programs and to deliver career changing results. To all of you we offer our deepest appreciation.
JVS brand grew both internally and externally with the launch of a new website, the addition of a wide range of social media outlets to our existing networking capabilities, and the creation of an Agency newsletter.
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are planning to launch a Cisco certification training program as a first step towards a career in the technology industry.
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anticipate that our Pharmacy Technician training program will move to Skokie in the near future, providing additional job skill training and employment to members of the Jewish community.
Elaine Saphier Fox President
are increasing our commitment to our staff’s professional development, ensuring that JVS remains at the forefront of career services, business education and innovative job coaching, programming and placement services.
Richard D. Rotberg Executive Director
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Contract Services
Employment Services
Career Moves
Small Business Services
Patience and Perseverance Pay Off
Training & Education
Rob Lipka was a well-
expertise and specialization,
established professional
he knew his job search would
who worked at a mid-sized
take extra time and effort. But
accounting firm when his
he didn’t think it would take
position was eliminated.
as long as it did. His initial
His specialty was in cost
networking group disbanded
segregation, an improvement
and after several months of
strategy that accelerates
searching, Rob heard about
depreciation deductions to
JVS Chicago and the Jewish
reduce Federal income taxes.
Employment Network (JEN).
Because Rob’s career choice had such a high level of
“The JEN group is a safe place for members to come and discuss their job search without criticism or rejection,” says
Career Moves Funded through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Career Moves at JVS Chicago is a comprehensive Career Development Center, staffed by dedicated counselors, that delivers innovative programs to job seekers. The Center encourages, supports and empowers professional and skilled job seekers throughout the job search process, working with entry-level to executives of all ages and demographics. Additional funding provides on-the-job training scholarships to clients from the former Soviet Union.
Laurie Rosen, facilitator of JEN. Rob attended the group every Thursday morning for a year and learned how to perfect his “elevator speech” and define his career identity. “When I met Laurie and other JEN members, I knew I had found the right group,” says Rob. “My group of 10-20 professionals offered not only sound career advice but emotional support as well. To this day, they hold a special place in my heart.”
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In addition to JEN, Rob
worth the wait,” says Rob.
Judea in Long Grove, Illinois.
met a recruiter specializing
“They value my contribution.”
“I made life-long friends
in accounting and cost
Says Laurie, “Rob is the most
through the JEN group and
segregation, and arranged
personable and persistent
now am a member of its
an initial meeting with Baker
person I have
Tilly, a full-service accounting,
ever met. He
consulting, tax, and advisory
understood
firm. He knew right away that
his niche
Baker Tilly was where he wanted position and to work but again didn’t realize
never gave
his patience would be tested.
up on what
Rob began his own consulting practice while remaining
he wanted to do.”
“The JEN group is a safe place for members to come and discuss their job search without criticism or rejection.
persistent with Baker Tilly.
Throughout
“Finally, after a year and a half
his job search, Rob kept a
of several interviews and internal structured schedule which restructurings at Baker Tilly, Rob included exercising regularly landed a job as their Manager
three days a week and staying
of Cost Segregation. “It was
active in his synagogue, Beth
”
alumni group. Together with my family, I had a great support system which enabled me to stay positive while I was unemployed,” says Rob. “Not
every day is sunny, but with the right attitude your days get brighter and it all pays off.”
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Contract Services
Employment Services
Small Business Services
Small Business Services
Entrepreneurship Creates Jobs in Communities
Training & Education
After three years as a
benefits to both mind and
bilingual business analyst
body/increased vitality and
and credit builder advisor
mental clarity, weight loss and
for the Illinois Small Business
reduced stress.
Development Center/Duman Entrepreneurship Center at JVS Chicago, Nancy Kalinowski became motivated to start her own business. Her passion had always been her yoga practice, specifically Bikram or “hot“ yoga which creates many
“Although I enjoyed working with other entrepreneurs at the Duman Center, it became clear to me that I should follow my passion and open my own business,” says Nancy. “I was inspired by the staff and my Duman clients to take the next step in my own life and I have never looked back.”
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Duman Entrepreneurship Center
Nancy’s first step was to take a
An endowment from the late philanthropist, Louis
training/certification class in Los
Duman, makes possible core small business services
Angeles. She continued working
of business education, one-on-one technical
part-time at JVS while teaching
assistance, financial capabilities training (credit
yoga. “The coaching and
building) and access to capital through private loan
guidance I provided my clients in
funds and traditional lenders. Mentoring expertise
return gave me the confidence to
for business owners in the areas of law, accounting,
move forward with my personal
manufacturing, licensing, and environmental issues
plan,” comments Nancy. “I
is provided to clients seeking to start or expand
received incredible support and
their small businesses. Additional funding streams
priceless information from the
support this vast array of small business services.
Duman Entrepreneurship Center.”
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nine-week Bikram yoga teacher
Not only did Nancy open the
Duman Entrepreneurship Center
The Duman Center helps brick
doors to Bikram Yoga Oak Park,
Director, Donna Rockin, helped
and mortar stores, online and
but she also gave birth to her
Nancy with her small business
home-based businesses grow
son, Isaac, soon thereafter. “I knew I had to have a flexible schedule to be both a mother and an entrepreneur and the yoga studio provided the perfect
“I was inspired by the staff and my Duman clients to take the next step in my own life and I have never looked back.”
plan,
and create jobs throughout
provided
Chicago communities. The
her in-depth
ability to provide small business
analysis of
owners with the tools to build
her cash flow,
their dreams is the essence of
assisted her
JVS’ mission of helping people
with access
work their way through life.
to start-up capital and secured probono legal
balance.” Today the studio has
assistance to help her negotiate
11 yoga instructors teaching
her studio lease. Says Donna,
a constant flow of clients with
“Not only is Nancy an amazing
hundreds taking classes on a
person, but she was like a
monthly basis.
sponge when it came to soaking up best business practices.”
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Contract Services
Employment Services
Youth Services
Small Business Services
Youth Training Program Builds Self-Confidence
Training & Education
Michael Artz is one of the
allowed themselves to believe
many young people whose
that despite his autism, Michael
lives have been changed by the
would find a job.
JVS Youth Services program. Before JVS, Michael, who has autism, had only been able to find volunteer work. After attending a presentation about the many services JVS provides to youth with disabilities, Michael and his mother
Michael enrolled immediately in the Youth Services program and received academic tutoring and customized coaching in job search strategies. He met with his JVS counselor once a week at the library to work on perfecting his job skills. JVS Employer Services Representative, Anna Froustis,
Youth Services Workforce Investment Act funding from the Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership and the Kane County Department of Employment and Education allows JVS to provide job placement services to youth with disabilities and other at-risk youth. Volunteer experiences to gain exposure to the world of work, job coaching, mentoring, internships, and job placement services enable JVS youth to explore relevant career pathways. Additional funding from United
has seen tremendous growth in Michael’s job readiness skills. “In the beginning, Michael had difficulty mastering his mock interview skills,” says Anna. “His dedication and hard work enabled him to successfully secure a paid internship at TJ Maxx, two days a week, four hours each day, for twelve weeks.” Once his internship ended, Michael was offered a permanent part-time position.
Way of Lake County allows JVS to place youth
His tasks at work include unloading
with disabilities in internships with the goal of
trucks and boxes, working in the
competitive employment.
storage room, and organizing racks and shelves. His mother cannot help but rave at the
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improvement she has seen in her son. “His self-esteem has gone through the roof. He feels so productive and is overjoyed by the process. JVS has gone out of their way, teaching and coaching him. It’s been a great fit.” In addition to working part-time, Michael swims 100-200 laps of backstroke or freestyle every day. He was a silver medalist in
“JVS has gone
out of their way, teaching and coaching him. It’s been a great fit.” swimming in the Illinois Special Olympics held earlier this year. Michael isn’t quite finished! His new self-confidence, complete with his own paycheck, has allowed him to set even higher goals. His dreams have only just begun.
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Contract Services
Employment Services
Adult Services
Small Business Services
JVS Bridges Clients to New Beginnings
Training & Education
Before coming to JVS Chicago,
by her Illinois Department of
Kolleen O’Brien feared her
Rehabilitation Services counselor.
employment situation was bleak. Kolleen faced unusual challenges as an individual who is hard of hearing. Although incredibly bright and personable, second interviews were not forthcoming. She had lost all hope of finding a stable job where her disability would be overlooked. Fortunately, Kolleen was referred to the JVS deaf and hard of hearing job placement program
At JVS, Kolleen immediately began her job search anew, working side-by-side with her
“My goal is to move
on up and gain more responsibilities as I continue working.
”
counselor, Hayley Stokar. With Hayley’s assistance, Kolleen explored and modified her work
Adult Services Career counseling and guidance, work readiness, supported employment, job coaching and retention services provide the foundation for JVS placement services for individuals with disabilities and for adults with significant challenges to employment. In addition, JVS provides much needed employment services to individuals who are
preferences, discovering her strengths and many abilities. Together they were able to identify open positions that would be a good fit. The interviewing process allowed Kolleen to have the support of a JVS job coach with her— something for which she is
deaf and hard of hearing. Funding streams include
extremely grateful.
the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services
Kolleen secured a job as a
(DRS) and and the City of Chicago (CDBG).
Merchandise Associate at a Home Goods retail store in Countryside, Illinois. Her
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JVS By The Numbers
We served 8,202 clients in 2011-2012 | We placed 1,169 clients throughout the agency in employment | We served 1,053 persons with disabilities in employment and training programs | 689 professionals joined the Jewish Employment Network | Career Moves provided career counseling and job placement assistance to 3,219 individuals | 235 individuals received career counseling and credit coaching classes through J-HELP Access | 354 were enrolled in English as a Second Language vocational and bridge programs | 101 students received JUF/ Federation academic scholarships to continue their college or graduate studies | 1,564 entrepreneurs attended Duman Center business education and job requires her to process and
credit builder classes | 354 entrepreneurs received
breakdown incoming parcels and
individual business counseling at the Duman Center
add labels, tags, and sensors
| The Duman Center helped 17 new small businesses
onto the items that need to be
launch and 50 existing small businesses expand
displayed for the front of the store. “Kolleen is always here on time and willing to help out with everything we need,” says Home Goods Store
| 1,088 community residents accessed the Community Technology Centers | 312 at-risk youth increased their literacy level, were placed in employment,
Manager, Phillip Burch. He knew
participated in work experiences, obtained a GED, or
Kolleen was right for the job from
furthered their education | 103 volunteers donated
the start. “She was a good fit for
their talents and provided over 2,400 hours of
us,” Burch asserts. Kolleen could not be more thrilled to finally have a job she can count on. “I enjoy meeting new people. I
valuable service | 320 low income clients received case management and job readiness training in the Uptown community | 301 low income Seniors
love my new job and look forward
improved their skills through subsidized employment
to many more opportunities as they
| 388 participants enrolled in health care training
come along. My goal is to move on
classes | 73 Harper students received support to stay
up and gain more responsibilities as I continue working.”
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DONORS JVS is grateful for the generous donations raised through the Sustaining Fund, our annual Strictly Business luncheon and through our endowments and legacy commitments. These funds, generated over the past five years, have been used to supplement resources for programs and services that meet our mission. Jewish Vocational Service, a partner in serving our community, receives support from the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation. Endowment Foundation Richard M. Bendix, Jr. David L. Blumberg Burton Ditkowsky Louis Duman z’l Microenterprise Center and Loan Fund Seth A. Eisner Paul L. Epner & Janet Gans Epner Alan Goldstein z’l Janet and Michael Jablon Gordon Kopald z’l Paul H. Leffmann Estate Adrienne Meisel Albert Paul z’l Estate of Shirley Pflaum Charles Phillips in memory of Marsha V. Phillips Sylvia and Joseph Radov z’l Sampson Katz Families Alan Stone Charitable Family Foundation Phyllis Tabachnick Lorraine Weinzimmer Benefactors Abbott The Allstate Insurance Company Alan & Lori Crane Lester Crown Louis z’l & Susan Duman Paul L. Epner Michael & Janet Jablon Thomas R. Kully z’l T/S Kully Philanthropic Fund Adrienne Meisel Steven N. Miller James H. Stone Walgreen Co. Sponsors Allscripts David L. Blumberg BMO Capital Markets The CNA Foundation Seth A. Eisner Lawrence & Brenda H. Feis Alan & Elaine Saphier Fox Integrated Project Management Company JMB Insurance MB Financial Charitable Foundation Michael & Sandra J. Rosenstein David M. & Aviva Rubin Seyfarth Shaw LLP SPR Companies WaterSaver Faucet Company
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Patrons Richard Bendix, Jr. Benefits Consulting Group, LLC Jack & Barbara Bierig The Boon Group BPI group Chicago Sinai Congregation John & Ellyn Daniels Jordan L. & Barbara Daniels Gary Elden Bruce S. Elder Gerald Farby Frost, Ruttenberg & Rothblatt, P.C. Daniel Greenman Grippo & Elden, LLC Marc Jacobs Jerome & Susan Kahn William & Marilyn Keroff Kate T. Kestnbaum Sherwin & Marlene Konik Jonathan Kovler Michael Lippitz & Susan Wagner Gail Luxenberg David Macknin Aaron & Hilary Malina Barry Maram Samuel & Alice Meisels Midtown Athletic Club Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Northern Trust Company Ovation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Paige Personnel Services Steven & Jo Ann Potashnick Samuel Press Charles I. & Renee Rosenberg Jeff & Marcia Rubin David Y. Schwartz James H. Stone 2006 Trust Jerome H. Stone Family Foundation Sherwin J. Stone Jack D. Tovin The Triple EEE Foundation Warady & Davis LLP Sarita Washawsky William Blair & Company, LLC Donors Anonymous Associated Agencies, Inc. Association of Career Professionals Intl., Chicago Chapter William & Donna Barrows Miles & Sandy Berger
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David & Beth Inlander Jeanne Jacobs Mitchell & Rayna Joseph Robert & Joan Judelson Tamar Kelber Meredith Keroff Morton Kessel George A. Kline Leon & Ella Krzetowski Kevin Lawler Ronald & Marda Lebeau Joan & Peter Leech Nicole M. Lev Dick & Patricia Levenberg Carl B. Levitt Janet & Jeff Livingston Robert & Gail Loveman Robert Mednick Milka Micic Barry Moltz & Sara Shafran Anne Morrissy Thomas S. O’Donoghue Mark Ohringer & Amy Kleinman RSM McGladrey, Inc. Richard & Julie Reibman Donna R. Rockin Robert Roemer Ellen Romberg Rita Sachs Steven Schwab Everett Schwartz Clifford Shapiro Jane P. Sherman Lawrence A. Sherman Kay Shraiberg Jay & Lissa Silver Robert Silver Gene & Sandy Silverberg Howard Sitron Robert & Judy Smoller Allan & Jill Steinberg Arthur Sussman Michael H. Traison Kenneth & Marsha Tucker Karen Weiss Douglas Winzelberg Foundations/Grants/ Contracts Anonymous (2) Braeside Foundation Chicago Tribune Charties - Holiday Campaign, a fund of the McCormick Foundation Citi Foundation City of Chicago/ Department of Family and Support Services City of Chicago/Office of the City Treasurer The Emergency Fund Fel-Pro Mecklenburger Supporting Fund Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Harper College Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Department of Central Management Services Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services Office of Inspector General Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Illinois Secretary of State Illinois State Police Jewish Child and Family Services Jewish Women’s Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kane County Department of Employment and Education Elliot & Eloise Kaplan Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation NeighborWorks America North Shore Community Bank & Trust The Northern Trust Charitable Trust Polk Bros. Foundation U.S. Army Reserve Corps U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ The Workforce Boards of Metropolitan Chicago U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/ Community Development Block Grant U.S. Department of Labor/ Senior Service America, Inc. U.S. Department of Labor/ International Association of Jewish Vocational Services U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Treasury/ Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. General Services Administration United Way of Lake County Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Workforce Board of Northern Cook County In-Kind Donations Crain’s Chicago Business Microsoft Walgreen Co.
The JVS Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that JVS and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet community needs. All commitments to Agency Endowment Foundations are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign. Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report
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JVS Leadership
Honorary Directors
Elaine Saphier Fox
Richard M. Bendix, Jr. Jack R. Bierig David L. Blumberg Seth A. Eisner Janet Jablon Adrienne Meisel James M. Schultz Alan Stone Jack D. Tovin Michael R. Treister, M.D. Lorraine Weinzimmer
President
Alan S. Crane Vice President
Marc Jacobs Vice President
John Daniels Vice President
Barry S. Maram Secretary
William B. Keroff Assistant Secretary
Board of Directors
Neil B. Posner
Cary C. Buxbaum Amy Dordek Dolinsky Susan Duman Rebecca Glick Gale Goldstick Margot Kleinman David Macknin Renee Birnberg Silberman Julie Silverstein John G. Sonnenberg, Ph.D. James H. Stone
Treasurer
Robert A. Ferencz Assistant Treasurer
Paul L. Epner Immediate Past President
David A. Bronner Member-at-Large
Sandra J. Rosenstein Member-at-Large
Executive Staff Richard D. Rotberg Executive Director
Marcia Rubin Chief Financial Officer
Janice Kaufman Chief Development Officer
Art Adelberg Director, CONTRACT Services
Tobey Andre DIRECTOR, TRAINING SERVICES
Nanette Cohen Director, Employment Development
Harriet Fram Director, Human Resources
Thomas Klise Director, Finance
Donna Rockin Director, Duman Entrepreneurship Center
Susan Sheffey Director, Performance Management
Cyndi Solitro Director, Marketing
Linda Wolfe Director, Career development and placement
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Annual Report Concept and Design Nancy Nord Design | Photography Richard Shay Photography
Officers
Financial Summary
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/12 Excluding Investment Activity (in thousands)
INCOME 2011 - 2012 Illinois Department of Human Services
$ 982
Contract Services
5,573
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 2,298 Other Government Funded Programs
4,001
Individuals and Foundations
821
Scholarships
513
Other Sources TOTAL INCOME
39%Contract Services 28% Other Government Funded Programs 7% Illinois Department of Human Services 6% Individuals and Foundations 4% Scholarships
79 $14,267
16% Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 0% Other Sources
EXPENSES
Personnel Client Compensation and Benefits
$ 6,968 4,017
Occupancy
608
Scholarships
513
Other Operating Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES
2,161 $14,267
49% Personnel 15% Other Operating Expenses 4% Scholarships 4% Occupancy 28% Client Compensation and Benefits
Preliminary and Subject to Audit
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JVS Locations
Chicago Locations
Suburban Locations
Main Office 216 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 jvschgo@jvschicago.org (312) 673-3400 (312) 553-5544 fax
Northbrook Office Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus 300 Revere Drive Northbrook, Illinois 60062 jvsnb@jvschicago.org (847) 412-4300 (312) 553-5526 fax
Anshe Motele Congregation 6526 N. California Chicago, Illinois 60645 jvschgo@jvschicago.org (773) 743-5638 (312) 553-5524 fax EZRA 909 W. Wilson Chicago, Illinois 60640 (773) 275-0866 (773) 477-5123 fax
Elgin Office jvselgin@jvschicago.org (312) 502-4112 Lombard Office 10 East 22nd Street Lombard, Illinois 60148 jvswest@jvschicago.org (630) 889-0548 (312) 553-5522 fax
Northwest Suburban Office 1156 West Shure Drive Suite 181 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 jvsah@jvschicago.org (847) 392-8205 (312) 553-5527 fax Skokie Office Goldie Bachman Luftig Building 5150 Golf Road Skokie, Illinois 60077 jvsskoki@jvschicago.org (847) 568-5150 (312) 553-5525 fax
Westside Holistic Family Services 4909 W. Division Chicago, Illinois 60651 (773) 287-1726 (773) 287-0560 fax
Improving life through employment and productivity, recognizing that personal development is a lifetime endeavor. jvschicago.org
JVS is accredited by CARF International for programs in Employment Services: Community Employment, Job Development, Job Supports, Job Site Training and Employment Skills Training Services. 1
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