Our mission is to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential based on personal choices, abilities and interests...
For more information about our career and transition services please contact:
Shari Lewitt
phone: 914.495.4473
fax: 914.949.8645
slewitt@westchesterarc.org
Mashal Gonzalez
Director of Transition Services
phone: 914.495.4651
fax: 914.949.8645
mgonzalez@
westchesterarc.org
Neil Crouse
Director of Work Assessment and Pre-Vocational Services
phone: 914.495.4491
fax:
914.949.8645
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
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Career & Employment
Westchester Arc is committed to achieving the highest degree of self-reliance consistent with the personal abilities and choices of individuals with developmental and learning disabilities. Acquiring and retaining gainful employment is critical to such independence in adult life.
Career services offers personalized career planning, training, job placements and employment-site coaching. We explore the interests and aptitudes of the people we serve, then match them to work opportunities. We emphasize community-based employment but also operate work centers in Mount Kisco, White Plains and Yonkers for individuals who require additional supports.
The Transitions Program
In partnership with school districts, Westchester Arc's Transition Services offers Job Readiness classes focusing on teaching students transition skills in the areas of personal, life ad career management. Job Shadowing opportunities offer students first-hand experience at the processes that take place at businesses.
Internship Experience and Job Coaching are also offered to help students continue to develop specific skills and the confidence they need to succeed.
Transitional Choices provides students the opportunity to learn about community integration, personal development skills, career goal exploration, self-advocacy, and adult life after high school. Students will participate in role playing, team building projects and working in collaboration with their peers and mentors.
What the press is saying . . . click below to read:
Special Needs: The World After High School
The Journal News (pdf)
Pre-Vocational Training
Pre-vocational services are designed for adults who need training in preparation for employment. The curriculum focuses on general knowledge rather than specific skills, including:
- Following directions and adapting to a work routine
- Work ethic
- Socially appropriate behavior
- Employer expectations
- Travel training
Services are provided individually or in small groups in one of Westchester Arc’s training facilities (Mount Kisco, White Plains and Yonkers), businesses (micrographics, mailroom, cleaning service, recycling/redemption), or community sites throughout Westchester County.
Adult Employment Services
Based upon personal preferences and skills, adults with developmental disabilities are matched to in-community career opportunities with one of over 250 business partners. Explore jobs in office, retail, food service, maintenance and other settings. Job coaches provide initial onsite training, then continue to monitor progress for the duration of the work relationship.
» Click here for a list of our community partners
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