Josue is Mobile Therapist for New Castle County. He holds a Master’s degree with a focus in substance abuse and other addictions.
Josue attended William Penn High School in New Castle, DE before going to Wilmington University and Dublin Business School in Dublin, Ireland.
Josue is a proud uncle and his hobbies include weight-lifting, combat sports, video games, card/board games, hiking, and drawing. One fun fact about Josue is that he served in the Army National Guard for 12 years and had a one year tour in Afghanistan.
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Start your therapy journey today by submitting an online intake form or contact our Intake Department at 302-478-9411 ext. 306
Joseph is a Promoting Safe and Stable Families Consultant in Sussex County. He will be providing services to families and fathers that live in the Sussex area.
Joseph was raised in Delmarva and born in Northern Virginia. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in psychology. He is a credentialed Delaware Behavioral Health assessor #103.
Previously, Joseph worked with DSAMH as a psychiatric social worker and positioned himself with several different non-profit mental health teams, while supporting adults, adolescents, and family members.
What brings me to this great opportunity at JFS is the extensive history, reputation, purpose, mission, and the genuine mannerisms of the team while expressing and promoting welcomeness, kindness, trust, professionalism, change, growth, respect, and possessing the infectious feeling of the want to come back atmosphere that everyone shows is hard to come by. I look forward to meeting everyone.”
Joseph is a a son, brother, uncle, spouse, dad, grandad and friend to many. Some of his hobbies include playing tennis, traveling, biking, hiking, exploring new places, meeting up with friends/family, and fellowship.
One fun fact about Joseph is that he played bass with Chuck Berry and many others in his spare time.
John Fisher-Klein lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his husband of nearly 13 years and their dog Cricket and cat Kipo. He is a proud lifelong Delawarean, having grown up and attended public schools in Sussex County. John earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in Family Studies and his master’s degree from Wilmington University in the Administration of Human Services. He also has certificates in nonprofit management and finance from the University of Delaware.
For JFS Delaware, John oversees Human Resources, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, IT, and Facilities. His focus is on helping the agency become more internally efficient, developing more strategic systems and structure, and focus on forwarding the goals in our strategic plan.
While always focused on serving the community, John has had varied professional experiences. He began his career as an intern at AIDS Delaware, a statewide nonprofit HIV/AIDS service organization. After graduating from UD, John was offered a full time position as a program manager with the organization. He held other positions over the next few years, and eventually earned the role of executive director.
John left AIDS Delaware for Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center (NDNCC), a similar-sized nonprofit (in terms of budget) with a very different mission. At NDNCC John found a passion for early childhood education as a multisolver. From NDNCC, he would go on to hold several positions in the Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning, eventually becoming the director of that office.
Most recently, John has been focused on advocacy and public policy at the United Way of Delaware. He also has experience as an adjunct instructor at Wilmington University, has played a key role in strategic planning for various nonprofits, and has served on several Boards of Directors.
Hulda, or Chem, is a Case Manager for the JFS Refugee Integration Support Effort program. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, painting, and archery.
Amie works passionately with older adults and their families in our community. With the help of her corps of volunteers, she supports clients all across the spectrum, whether it is food delivery, rides for medical appointments, tech support for video calls, helping to return home after hospitalization, or just a friendly call to talk about grandchildren or the weather.
“They inspire and motivate me every day to be present, compassionate, patient, and kind,” she says.
Amie has had several careers in her life including camp counselor, television producer, administrator at a preschool, and, now, working with older adults.
“They all require patience, enthusiasm, quick-thinking, and a sense of humor,” Amie shares. “There is never a boring day when you are of service to the community!”
Amie has been married for 17 years to Bob Hronsky; they have a son named Ethan who is the light of their lives!
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for JFS clients. She embraces a holistic approach to therapy, that is collaborative and built on creating a safe and compassionate environment where each unique individual can feel heard, empowered, and not judged. Emily values the belief that everyone comes with their own strengths, which allows them the resilience to walk on a therapeutic path towards healing.
Before coming to JFS, Emily worked as a community hospice social worker, joining patients and families on their journey coping with terminal illnesses and end of life. Through this time, she worked with a range of populations and individual experiences.
Recently married, they are proud dog parents to their energetic pup, Paris.
Emily loves to travel and learn about the world’s rich history and cultures outside of her own. During her undergraduate program, she had the opportunity to study abroad. She studied for four months in Chennai, India at a local college’s social work program. During that time, she also backpacked in Thailand enjoying the amazing food and seeing the breathtaking temples.
Emily enjoys reading, yoga, and crocheting. She loves being creative and appreciates art. She recently inherited her grandmother’s sewing machine, and is looking forward to continuing its use with love.
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Start your therapy journey today by submitting an online intake form or contact our Intake Department at 302-478-9411 ext. 306
Karen “Renna” Van Oot is a dynamic and versatile professional with over 30 years of experience in the development, growth and leadership of government, non for profit and business organizations. She has expertise in nonprofit management with emphasis on strategic planning and organizational restructuring and is knowledgeable in a breadth of nonprofit related issues. She brings a talent for building and maintaining strong business and community relationships.
Renna graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Psychology, and went on to Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research for both a Master of Social Service and a Master of Law and Social Policy. Later in her career, she attended Widener Law School (now Delaware Law School) and obtained her Juris Doctor. Renna has served on numerous boards, and currently is on the board of YWCA Delaware.
Renna is passionate about serving the community through nonprofit mission-based work. She also enjoys traveling, music, and learning about other cultures. Renna grew up and worked predominantly in northern Delaware and the metropolitan Philadelphia region, and now resides in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Susan is a Community-Based Counselor at JFS. Her passion is to help the suffering work through their painful experiences and restore normal functioning. Susan proudly provides emotional and behavioral support in community settings, through treatment approaches tailored to meet the client’s needs; she believes in the possibility and ability of each individual to develop resiliency by drawing from their inner strengths.
Susan is a certified Parenting Education Facilitator and holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She has worked with children and adolescents for over 15 years in the teaching profession and previously worked for JFS as a Career Counselor for the FutureLink workforce development program.
Susan is a mother and loves spending time with family and friends. As a believer in possibilities, she is driven by the proverb, “Where there is a will, there is a way.”
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Patricia has an extensive background in the Medical Billing field and has worked for JFS Delaware since 2013. She currently holds the position of Director of Clinical Operations.
Patricia has a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration as well as a Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration.
Neyssa is a passionate, dedicated Community-Based Counselor at Jewish Family Services in New Castle County. She prides herself on using an integrative counseling approach to optimize support for youth, young adults, and their families. Recognizing the many challenges that the families face, she aims to always provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and motivational environment to lead her clients to successful outcomes.
Neyssa obtained her graduate degree from Springfield College, with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling. She uses a variety of approaches and theories to provide the most comprehensive support while providing current evidence-based treatment options.
Whether in a one-on-one setting or a group setting, Neyssa is committed to establishing trusting, healthy relationships with her clients so she can provide the most effective family services.
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