Administrative Departments
These departments handle overall administrative activities that support the agency’s programs and services:
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Responsible for increasing community awareness of WJCS' programs and services, the Community Relations Department handles publicity, coordinates special events, creates brochures and public relations materials. Community Relations assists all agency services in organizing and promoting conferences, workshops and programs.
Dale Wang, Director
914-761-0600, ext. 205 dwang@wjcs.com
Janet Younkin, Media Coordinator
914-761-0600, ext. 204 jyounkin@wjcs.com
Charlotte Cobbs, Secretary
914-716-0600 ext. 203 ccobb@wjcs.com
FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, GRANTS and LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Various professionals are responsible for fund development, research and cultivation of grant opportunities, fund-raising events and activities and legislative liaison. Staff works with program professionals to identify sources of public and private grants and responds to requests for proposals.
Barbara Gordon, Director of Development
914-761-0600 ext. 219 bgordon@wjcs.com
Jan Fisher, Director, Grants Development & Foundation Support
914-761-0600 ext. 343 jfisher@wjcs.com
Joanne Bernstein, Grant Writer
914-761-0600 ext. 227 jbernstein@wjcs.com
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
All leased and owned sites within WJCS are developed and overseen and facility equipment and phone services obtained and monitored through this department.
William Schollmeyer, Director, Facilities Management
914-761-0600, ext. 206 wschollmeyer@wjcs.com
FINANCE
Responsible for all billing, payment of invoices, payroll and budgetary issues, the Finance Department handles the full range of the agency's financial matters.
Debra Feldman, Chief Financial Officer
914-761-0600, ext. 303 dfeldman@wjcs.com
Chris Nacerino, Administrative Secretary
914-761-0600, ext. 302 cnacerino@wjcs.com
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resources Department focuses its attention and services on the employees of Westchester Jewish Community Services. The multi-faceted role of the department includes:
· monitoring the employment process;
· implementing effective employment related policies, procedures and programs;
· fostering a pleasant, safe and satisfying work environment;
· administering employee benefit plans;
· maintaining accurate and confidential records;
· ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations;
· providing guidance and counsel on employee relations issues.
· identifying and implementing wellness related programs.
The Human Resources staff is customer focused, user friendly and available to assist with any employee and/or employment issue, benefits question and general policy interpretation.
Rochelle Bitton, Director - Employee Relations, Policies & Procedures
914-761-0600 ext. 102 rbitton@wjcs.com
Sharon Bassette-Wu, Employee Benefits & Wellness Coordinator
914-761-0600 ext. 103 sbassettewu@wjcs.com
Maite Amancio, Employment Process & Payroll
914-761-0600 ext. 119 mamancio@wjcs.com
Rose Honovich, Time Off Benefits
914-761-0600 ext. 122 rhonovich@wjcs.com
Rebecca Topiol, General Inquiries
914-761-0600 ext. 120 rtopiol@wjcs.com
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This department handles acquisition, installation, maintenance and support of computer systems and services, including hardware, software programs, internet and e-mail. A Support Desk responds to reported problems and answers computer-related "Help" questions.
Elsa Lekovic, Director, BS, MCSE
914-761-0600 ext. 111 elekovic@wjcs.com
Kreestof Chandley, Network Administrator
914-761-0600 ext. 118
Aaron Teplitsky, PC Technician
914-761-0600 ext. 112
Michael McCabe, PC Technician
914-761-0600 ext. 129
VOLUNTEER AND CORPORATE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Recruitment and development of volunteers is an important resource for WJCS programs and departments. Group or individual projects on a one-time or on-going basis can be created. Referrals of potential volunteers or requests for volunteers to fill particular positions can be made to the Coordinator. Our volunteers are recognized at an annual event. Connections to corporate neighbors create opportunities to involve volunteers and establish contacts for special projects and grant possibilities.
Meryl Lewis, Coordinator, Volunteer & Corporate Resource Development
914-761-0600 ext. 222 mlewis@wjcs.com
