Provides Cash Assistance for recipients who are not employed to capacity but are able to work. Must enroll in the program to receive work experience, training, and the tools to return to self-sufficiency. Employment Unit can help individuals become job-ready and find a rewarding job to develop their experience, skills, and self-esteem. Job developers also work with local employers.

Works to restore public assistance applicants and recipients to gainful employment through a variety of employment programs. Also approves vocational exemptions for school attendance, monitors clients in training programs and the attendance of alcohol and drug abusers in rehabilitation programs.

Expands the participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women, and children with disabilities in all aspects of life, by raising disability awareness through programs and information and supports efforts to encourage employers to recruit and train employees with disabilities for success in the workplace.

Offers Job Placement and Vocational Training Programs for adults with disabilities and out-of-school youth who are looking to enter the job force for the first time or want to make a career change. Specific service include: Job placement; Job readiness; Career Awareness; Vocational Training and Work experience Training. These programs are funded through State Education Programs, Local WIAO Programs, as well as self-pay options. (You must qualify for payment by Agencies). To register, you can be referred by one of the following agencies, ACCES/VR, The Town of Oyster Bay, The Town of Hempstead, The Department of Veterans Affairs, or a school district or contact the Career & Employment Center office. Call for more detailed information.

Maintains a job listing and provides applications for high school and college students looking for full time, after school, weekend, and/or summer employment.

Provides job applications, referrals and placement for high school students looking for after school, summer or full year employment in various areas, such as healthcare, information technology, culinary, and more. Also offers basic and social skills assessment and one-on-one job coaching.

Maintains a list, and connects low income seniors looking for part-time employment (20 hours/week maximum) at non-profit agencies.

Provides the following services: advocacy, information and referral, food pantry, limited emergency funds, bus tokens for transportation, employment programs, and companionship. Also offers bereavement counseling.

Mobile, peer professional services that support recovery of individuals who have received psychiatric diagnoses. Services are tailored to individuals needs and interests and may include support to obtain housing, job placement, peer support, self-help groups, training and educational opportunities.

Provides training and support in resume writing, job readiness workshops, job search, and interview skills to homeless veterans and those returning from active duty.

Offers free NYS approved/certified personal care and home health aide training and upgrade programs. Programs are held every two months for two and a half weeks. Employment with health insurance is available upon completion of training and certification.

This program equips teenagers with the needed skills to find and keep good jobs, including the teaching them "6 Social Keys" to assist them during a job interview, and making a good impression.

Devoted to assisting residents of the county to find employment. It is the aim of the Job Development Center to assist all residents, with emphasis on minority group members, in achieving this goal. The center also refers applicants to job training, alerts the community to upcoming Civil Service examinations and county job opportunities. The Job Development Center cooperates with the Minority Affairs, Office of Women's Services, Office of Hispanic Affairs, and the Office of Veteran's Affairs in providing services to County residents. Call for more detailed information.

OWS provides comprehensive employment services, including job skill training programs, unemployment information, cover letter and resume assistance workshops, job referrals, internships, support services, career counseling and more.

Offer services to veterans of military service which include employer information, education, training and credentialing, as well as links to federal resources

Provides support services and advocacy to low income Nassau County residents. Facilities access to health care and related services for pregnant women, mothers and infants. Offers Career Path TANF employment services (CPTE) and Displaced Homemakers Program (DHP). Provides job training workshops, jobs referrals, resume writing and job placement. Assists clients in obtaining needed services, housing assistance and court advocacy. Makes education referrals for GED, adult education and ESOL classes. Provides support for the elderly, undocumented residents and emergency assistance for families. Youth services include Head Start, enrichment, sports, leadership and prevention programs.

Financial assistance for job training programs and related expenses available for eligible Bridge Fund clines.

Provides comprehensive case coordination and connection to career preparation and training supports including mentors, peer supports, benefits assistance, high school equivalency, financial literacy training, job placement and support after hiring.

Offers a wide variety of services/programming for individuals of all ages who are visually impaired and/or legally blind. Provides tools, education, and support to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to overcome their challenges, achieve their highest degree of independence, and live more fulfilling lives, professionally and personally. Most services are offered in the home, school, work site, and/or are center-based. Services include: - Low vision evaluation and recommendation for assistive optical devices - Orientation and mobility training for independent travel within one's environment - Rehabilitation teaching, including instruction and adaptive techniques to increase/maintain independence - Individual and group counseling - Vocational training and work readiness programs for preparation to enter or re-enter the work place - Summer recreational and vocational programs for young adults - Work experiences in competitive employment situations - Permanent Placement Services

Mental health clinic providing psychiatry, medication management, and both individual and group therapy. Also provides addiction services including comprehensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, relapse prevention, and Suboxone treatment for opioid addiction. ##REENTRY##

A counselor helps individuals develop an employment plan that might include volunteering, job readiness classes at Niagara University, skills training, job placement, and follow-along services after hiring. This plan is based on an individual's specific interests and abilities.

A community-based agency run by and for individuals with disabilities that provides specialized information and referral, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, peer counseling, medical equipment loan program, and transportation. Also offers assistance finding employment and housing and applying for social security benefits.