The JCC Staff Community Connection
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Here you can find the latest resources and information for JCC staff! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions if you don’t find the answers you are seeking, by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].
call with CEO Jason Kunzman in israel
Below is the recording of a call with CEO Jason Kunzman while he was on a solidarity trip in Israel.
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Agency Operating Calendar
Personnel Updates (Updated 5/9/25)
Personnel updates, effective May 9, 2025
Personnel updates, effective May 9, 2025:
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Judy Mahan, Sales Specialist/Membership , reporting to Missy Kostovny
WELCOME BACK:
Part-Time
- Rodger Sebastian, Security Guard/Security/Family Park, reporting to Paul Hilterbrick
STATUS CHANGE:
PT to FT
- Liz Sherlock, Program Coordinator/Adult Services/Wellness, reporting to Maddie Barnes
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
- Brian Rach, Program Coordinator/Adult Services/Wellness
SEPARATIONS:
- Adrian Strong, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks
- Nehemiah Green, Security Guard/Security
- Anne Skreppen, Personal Trainer/Fitness
- Alex Goetz, Personal Trainer/Fitness
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION:
10 Years of Service
- Alana Moye, Support Educator/ECDC
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Alea Gentile who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Human Resources Management. HR just got a little more exciting!! Go HR Team Go!!
Personnel updates, effective April 18, 2025
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Justin Unger, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
WELCOME BACK:
Part-Time
- Maddy Kime, Counselor/Clubhouse, reporting to Abbey Plumb
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
- Christina McCarrell, Lead Educator/ECDC
SEPARATIONS:
- Angela Alacio Rivas, Lifeguard/Aquatics
- Victoria Hayes, Personal Trainer/Fitness
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Hillary Green who was awarded the Outstanding Performance for a Nontraditional Student recognition from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Way to go!!
Personnel updates, effective April 11, 2025
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Ashlee Harris, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks, reporting to Missy Kostovny
- Jacob Rush, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
- Jeremy Handler, Peer Intern/Teen Engagement & Education, reporting to Jenna Baker
WELCOME BACK:
- Kristal Edwards, Director of Groups & Community Partnerships/EKC, reporting to Aaron Cantor
TITLE CHANGE:
- Alexis Mancuso, Chief Aging Services Officer/Administration, reporting to Jason Kunzman
PROMOTION:
- Liza Baron, Chief People and Culture Officer/Administration, reporting to Jason Kunzman
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Kari Vissichelli for being accepted into Cohort 3 of JCC Association’s Bless Our Workforce Institute, an online learning experience for JCC managers who desire to strengthen their abilities as effective and inspiring managers for their professional teams. The cohort reflects on each of their current management practices and then strategizes how to apply the philosophy and tactics to nurture a work culture that enables staff, and JCCs, to thrive. Two Mazels in two months!!! ROCK STAR! 💥
Personnel Updates, effective April 4, 2025
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Jameson “Jamie” Maher, Lifeguard/Aquatics, reporting to Alycia Miller
- Victoria Hayes, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
- Rick Catizone, Tai Chi Instructor/Group Exercise, reporting to Kelly Hont
SEPARATIONS:
- Rick Stewart, Safety & Security Officer/Security
- Dezmaire Baker, Weekend Cleaner/Operations
MAZEL TOV:
Please join us in wishing Mazel Tov and thank you to Brian Schreiber for more than two decades of service as President & CEO and nearly two years as Chief External Affairs Officer and special advisor to our current President & CEO Jason Kunzman. Brian, on behalf of the entire workforce, we thank you for your tireless and loving servant leadership. Brian completes his professional work with us on Monday, April 7th.
Personnel Updates, effective March 28, 2025
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time:
- Marianne Martin, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks/South Hills, reporting to Abdi Kater
WELCOME BACK:
Part-Time:
- Amy Kreger, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
STATUS CHANGE:
FT to PT:
- Christine Matts-Brown, Head Lifeguard/Aquatics, reporting to Alycia Miller
SEPARATIONS:
- Jesse Weisbord, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks
- Lydia Hohn, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks
- Faith Hall, Lead Educator/ECDC
- Michael Pilgreen, Personal Trainer/Fitness
- Reol Audhasse, Coach/Basketball
- Tobias Badino, Coach/Basketball
- Aviv Davidson, Coach/Basketball
- Oliver Francis, Coach/Basketball
- Landon Johnson, Coach/Basketball
- Quinn Murdoch, Coach/Basketball
- Ari Paris, Coach/Basketball
- Ben Ritter-Kelso, Coach/Basketball
- Asher Schwartz, Coach/Basketball
- Gabriel Seldin, Coach/Basketball
- Jacob Shorkey, Coach/Basketball
- Ryan Zuckerbraun, Coach/Basketball
RETURN FROM LEAVE:
- Beth Rudel, Program Coordinator/Adult Services/Wellness
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Sharon Feinman who is a new Pennsylvania Association of Senior Centers (PASC) Board member! The PASC Board is full of dedicated, experienced, hard-working folks who love and value senior centers and believe in PASC’s mission to promote, advocate, support and connect senior centers across the commonwealth. What a great honor!!
Personnel updates, effective March 14, 2025
NEW HIRES:
Full-Time:
- Faith Hall, Lead Educator/ECDC/South Hills, reporting to Cierra Bekich
Part-Time:
- Sammie Samuels, Counselor/Clubhouse, reporting to Abbey Plumb
- Samantha Phillips, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks, reporting to Missy Kostovny
- Albert Moore, Security Guard/Security, reporting to Vicky Butch
- Nathan Walters, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
- Adrian Strong, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks/South Hills, reporting to Abdi Kater
- Alonzo “Zo” Jeffries, Massage Therapist/Fitness/South Hills, reporting to Jordan McGinnis
STATUS CHANGE:
PT to FT:
- Alida Wright, Fitness Associate/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Rabbi Hindy Finman for being selected as a Mahloket Matters Fellow. This is a partnership between the JCC Association and the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem, the Fellows will participate in a series of virtual sessions, mid-March through mid-May, working together on a curriculum designed to support welcoming and vibrant ‘big tent’ communities through the wisdom of Jewish values, texts, and traditions. Way to Go!!!
Congratulations to Jenna Baker for reaching and surpassing the initial recruitment goal for the Maccabi Games! Over 100 teens from Pittsburgh have been registered! And the Gold Medal goes to…
Personnel updates, effective March 7, 2025
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time:
- Vina Nweke, Jewish Teen Life Assistant Coordinator/Teen Engagement & Education, reporting to Rebecca Kahn
- James Bowen, Clinician/10.27 Healing Partnership, reporting to Maggie Feinstein
SEPARATIONS:
- Andrew Normolle, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Larry Masterton who got married to Lauren Dietz on Wednesday, February 26 in Nassau Bahamas with the sound of waves crashing on the beach!! Amazing!
Personnel updates, effective February 28, 2025
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time:
- Alea Gentile, Office Assistant/Human Resources, reporting to Jen DiGirolamo
- Zeni Bradway, Counselor/Clubhouse, reporting to Abbey Plumb
- Jade Cain, Counselor/Clubhouse, reporting to Abbey Plumb
- Francine Thomas, Program Assistant/Gesher, reporting to David May-Stein
STATUS CHANGE:
PT to FT:
- Gary Callicott, Security Guard/Security, reporting to Vicky Butch
SEPARATIONS:
- Anton Kushnir, Floor Staff/Fitness Jamie Stoey, Floor Staff/Fitness Christine Ullrich, Floor Staff/Fitness
Employee FAQ
Human Resources General Information
Send all correspondence, employment verification forms, etc. to:
- Fax #: 412-521-7044
- Email: [email protected]
For Employment Questions and Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Life, etc.)
- Contact: Jennifer DiGirolamo – HR Manager
- Direct Dial: 412-339-5418
For General Employment Information and Payroll
- Contact: Monica Layton – HR Specialist
- Direct Dial: 412-567-2696
For Unemployment Compensation Support
- Contact: Michelle Rodriguez – HR Compliance Officer
- Direct Dial: 412-339-5410
Where do I send requests for employment verification?
Employees may submit all employment verification requests via fax to 412-521-7044 or the HR mailbox at [email protected]. Every effort will be made to process requests within 24 hours.
How do I find out what my hire date/last day work is?
You may contact Michelle Rodriguez, HR Compliance Officer at [email protected].
Where do I send personal information updates?
You may submit personal information updates to the HR Team via email at [email protected]. or through the Update Your Personal Information tab on this web page.
Can I change my direct deposit?
Yes. You may submit a request via the HR mailbox at [email protected]. Upon receipt of your request, we will send you a Direct Deposit Form via email to be printed and completed. Upon completion, you will be required to scan and email the form along with your voided personal check or preprinted direct deposit form.
How do I obtain an electronic copy of my Form W2 and/or pay statements?
We strongly encourage all employees to use the self-service feature on the ADP web portal and/or ADP mobile app for quick and easy access to review and print your Form W-2 and/or pay statements. However, if you do not have access to a computer, printer, or smartphone, we will be glad to assist you. Please submit your request at [email protected].
How do employees register with JCC’s payroll service provider to review/print payroll information electronically?
JCC’s payroll service provider is ADP/WorkforceNow. If you have not previously registered with ADP, before we strongly encourage all employees to do so. Register with ADP/WorkforceNow by clicking on the following link and entering code: JCCPGH2-welcome
ADP/WorkforceNow
Benefits (Updated 10/6/23)
Employment Support Resources
- JewishAssistanceFund.org – Tell a friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker
- PA Unemployment Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Life Solutions: 1-800-647-3327
- 10/27 Healing Partnership
- Jewish Family and Community Services/Employment Assistance
HR Policies and Forms (Updated 4/2/2025)
Employee Illness Policy
Forms
As always, should you have any questions regarding the above, please notify HR at [email protected]
Update Your Personal Information
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