Privacy and Other Agency Practices
HIPAA
Jewish Family Service adheres to HIPAA privacy requirements. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a grouping of regulations that work to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health care delivery and health insurance.
To view, please download the JFS Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF).
Donor Privacy Policy
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors. We have developed this privacy policy to ensure our donors that donor information will not be shared with any third party.
View the Donor Privacy Policy (PDF).
Colorado Homeless Management Information System
Jewish Family Service participates in the Colorado Homeless Management Information System (Colorado HMIS). JFS collects information about clients and their families into this system, which is a requirement of the Denver Homeless Initiative, Denver Department of Human Services.
View the Colorado Homeless Management Information System policy (PDF).
Whistleblower Protection Policy and Procedures
To provide Jewish Family Service of Colorado (“JFS” or the “Agency”) board members, employees, volunteers and clients with a mechanism for reporting claims of interference in reporting misconduct (defined below) or retaliation subsequent to filing such report.
View the Whistleblower Protection Policy (PDF).
JFS Anti-Discrimination Statement
JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
JFS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.
The Chief Human Resources Officer is responsible for JFS compliance to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.