Company Research Report: Alexander Jewish Family Service (Alexander JFS)
Company Overview
Name:
Alexander Jewish Family Service (Alexander JFS)
Mission of the Company:
To transform lives by empowering individuals, families, and communities — driven by compassion, leading through innovation, guided by Jewish values.
When Was the Company Founded and By Whom:
Established in 1913. No specific founder information is available.
Key People in the Company:
- Chief Executive Officer: Carl E. Josehart, MSW
- Chief Clinical Officer: Ada Cheung, Ph.D., LCSW-S, RPT™, EMDRIA certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant
- Chief Philanthropy Officer: Rachel W. Davis, MJS
- Chief Financial Officer: Tammy Hopwood, CPA, MBA
Where is the Company Headquartered:
4131 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
Number of Employees:
No information is available.
Revenue of the Company:
No information is available.
What is the Company Known For:
Alexander JFS is known for providing best practice social services to assist individuals, families, and communities through various programs, guided by Jewish values.
Products and Services
What Products Do They Offer:
Alexander JFS offers a broad range of services categorized as follows:
- Behavioral & Mental Health Services
- Career & Employment Services
- Coaching & Case Management
- Disability Services
- Chaplaincy Services
High-level Description of the Product:
Alexander JFS’s services are designed to strengthen skills, achieve goals, and offer supportive solutions to diverse challenges faced by individuals across the Greater Houston community.
Key Features of Each of the Products:
1. Behavioral & Mental Health Services:
- Counseling: Professional therapy for all ages.
- Music Therapy: Interventions using music to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Community Intervention: Programs to reduce stigma around mental health.
- Professional Development: Continuing education for mental health professionals.
2. Career & Employment Services:
- Career Coaching: Personalized job search support, resume writing, and career development including focus on individuals facing employment challenges.
- Employer Partnerships: Training and support to enhance workforce retention and productivity.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Certified job coaching for individuals with disabilities.
3. Coaching & Case Management:
- Comprehensive Support: Assistance with financial stability, disaster recovery, senior services, and disability case management.
- Family & Children Services: Helping families address underlying challenges.
4. Disability Services:
- Life Planning Workshops: For family confidence regarding future of loved ones with disabilities.
- Celebration Company: Entrepreneurial employment program for adults with disabilities.
- Community Programs: Inclusive and person-centered programs.
5. Chaplaincy Services:
- Hospital Visits: Emotional and spiritual support for Jewish patients in hospitals.
- Community Resources: Information about local synagogues, Jewish organizations, and kosher food options.
Recent Developments
What are the Recent Developments in the Company:
- Employee of the Month: Lily: Recognition within Disability Services.
- Celebration Company West Opens: New disability services location.
What are the New Products Launched:
No new products were launched.
What are the New Features Added to Existing Products:
- Safe Zone Training: Introduction of Safe Zone certified staff to support LGBTQ+ individuals within Behavioral & Mental Health Services.
- Mental Health First Aid: Training programs for mental health first aid in schools and organizations.
Any New Partnerships:
No specific new partnerships mentioned. Existing collaborations include the United Way and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Note: Any fields with "No information is available" indicate that the provided data did not contain pertinent details regarding that specific area.
