The Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that it has named Shaina Sherman, MSW, LSW as our incoming Executive Director, succeeding retiring Executive Director, Jerry Starr, effective August 1, 2022.
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Shaina Sherman
Shaina has devoted her career to supporting and empowering vulnerable people including those facing food insecurity, Holocaust Survivors, Family Violence survivors, and at-risk youth. Her personal values are very much aligned with those of JFS, and she looks forward to leading the talented staff and dedicated board in their mission to preserve and strengthen the quality of life for those of all backgrounds with renewed energy and a focus on dignity, inclusivity, and respect. Outgoing President and Co-Chair of the Search Committee, Alex Marcus, stated “Shaina is the perfect person to build on the success of her two predecessors, Tova Freidman and Jerry Starr, and ensure that JFS is a leader in the social service community meeting the needs of those seeking our help”.
Prior to joining JFS Shaina worked for the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties as the Campaign Manager, at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee as a Development Officer and as the Director of Volunteer Services for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty. She also worked for The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life in Greater MetroWest NJ as the Service Learning Coordinator.
Shaina holds a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Health and was a Rutgers Fellow in Aging. As part of her commitment to personal and professional growth in the nonprofit sector, Shaina is the Immediate Past President of the New York Association for Volunteer Administration. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Fundraising through NYU’s School of Professional Studies.
JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties serving the community since 1980 is committed to strengthening the quality of individual and family life and provides a continuum of programs and services toward that end. Licensed clinical social workers provide individual, couple and family as well as geriatric assessments, supportive counseling and case management services for homebound elderly. The Family Mentor Program recruits, trains and matches volunteers with vulnerable young families, as well as with elderly persons for friendly, supportive, in-home visits. The Senior Shopper Program provides grocery-shopping services for homebound elderly. Families with children with special needs are assisted through social groups, parent groups and through the Family Mentor Program. Career Counseling helps individuals in many aspects of their job search. Ohr Tikvah-Light of Hope Jewish Healing Services offers presentations, support groups, and individual spiritual counseling to address the health, wellness and healing needs of the community. All information is confidential. Many programs are at no cost, on a sliding fee scale or payable through third party insurance. If you are interested in learning more about JFS programs, volunteering or want to make a donation please contact us at (908)725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, visit our website: www.JewishFamilySvc.org or like us on Facebook. Jewish Family Service of SHW, Inc. 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.