Jack Nadel Social Services Center
Connect to Care
In these tough economic times, we all need a little help. UJA-Federation of New York’s Connect to Care of Nassau County can help you navigate your unemployment, from financial, career and legal counseling to networking, resume workshops and career training.
UJA-Federation of New York’s Connect to Care provides:
- Employment and career-transition services, including job networking opportunities and career seminars
- Financial consultation, debt counseling and budget assistance
- Legal services
- Supportive counseling and Jewish spiritual care
- UJA Federation of New York's Connect to Care services and programs are FREE. Sid Jacobson JCC is the Nassau County hub, providing services across the county at area synagogues and at our sister JCCs in Plainview, Oceanside and Cedarhurst.
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STAFF
Peggy Jaeger, Connect to Care Director, ext. 177, pjaeger@sjjcc.org
As the director of the Nassau County initiative of C2C, Peggy oversees all operations.
Audrey Dinstell, LCSW, Connect to Care Social Worker, ext. 132, adinstell@sjjcc.org
Suzanne Feiner, Connect To Care Career Counselor, ext. 214, sfeiner@fegs.org
Linda Rosen, Connect To Care Administrator, ext. 212, lrosen@sjjcc.org
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
If you would like to help those people in the community who have been affected by the economic downturn, Connect-to-Care can use your help.
If you know of any employer who is looking to hire or if you know of specific jobs that are available, please contact Suzanne Feiner, FEGS Career Services Coordinator at sfeiner@fegs.org or call 516-484-1545, ext. 214.
There is no cost to the employer.
Additionally, another way to provide support is to Volunteer with Connect-to-Care. If you have an interest in mentoring, conducting workshops, computer tutoring or anything else that would be of value to people in transition, please contact Suzanne Feiner, FEGS Career Services Coordinator at sfeiner@fegs.org or call 516-484-1545, ext. 214.
Connect to Care is now accepting donations of work appropriate attire. For more information please contact Bridgette Adair Americorps Volunteer Coordinator, badair@sjjcc.org or call 516-484-1545, ext. 116.
Thank you for your help.
Find more information to help job seekers on these sites:
www.linkedin.com
Join our LinkedIn Group – Nassau County UJA-Federation’s Connect to Care.Read updates about Connect to Care offerings, find information about related subject matter being offered by other organizations, and post your own comments and helpful information. (Sign up for our LinkedIn workshop to find out more about how to use LinkedIn for your job search.)
www.parnossahworksfegs.org/
FEGS is providing career services for Connect to Care. Search for jobs that are listed on ParnossahWorks. Candidates are prescreened by FEGS before they are referred to the hiring companies. ParnossahWorks also provides quick start tools including Resume Resources, Interview Skills, Networking Skills, Seminars & Events.
www.merrickjc.org/jobnetwork/index.cfm
This website provides the jobseeker with an exhaustive variety of resources to enhance their job searching efforts. Many thanks to Merrick Jewish Centre for making it available to Connect to Care.
CARE FOR THY NEIGHBOR/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Care for Thy Neighbor
Care for Thy Neighbor is a cooperative effort of UJA Federation of New York's Connect to Care and the AmeriCorps program. We are focused on meeting the needs of our community while simultaneously mobilizing volunteers.
"Letting Go" of Things That are Beyond Our Control
Conducting a job search can be frustrating, and at time we may feel "out of control". Led by Audrey Dinstell, LCSW, and Margy Ringelheim, LMSW, this workshop will help you develop your sense of personal control and practice positive thinking.
Tuesday, February 28, 10:00-11:30am
Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
To register, click here.
Financial Reality Check
Mark Alpert, New York Legal Assistance Group financial counselor, will offer suggestions and advice to help you plan for a financially healthier new year. Topics to be discussed include: taking control of your finances; preparing for tax season; reviewing your investments and insurance; money saving tips and tools; balancing a budget; setting financial goals; and building your credit profile. To register for this free workshop, click here:
Wednesday, February 29, 1:30-3:30pm
Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803
To register, click here.
The Power of Email Marketing Lunch ‘n” Learn
Ellen DePasquale of Constant Contact explains email marketing best practices and how easy it is to implement them. You take away knowledge of how to: adhere to the do’s and don’t’s of email marketing; create email campaign strategies that are effective for your business; build your mailing list to include people who are truly interested in your message; and interpret email campaign results. You may bring your own lunch if you wish. We will provide coffee, tea and a light dessert.
Thursday, March 8, 11:30am–1:30pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
To register, click here.
Enhancing Your Job Search Using Social Media
Randy Shannon, President of Web Strategies, will discuss how to use social media in your job search. He will also review resources that can aid you in this process.
Wednesday, March 14, 10:30am–12:00pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
To register, click here.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR COPING IN THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY
Networking Support Group: a networking group for serious job seekers. Meets twice a month on Tuesdays from 10:00- 11:30am. A brief assessment is required for all participants. Contact Suzanne Feiner at sfeiner@fegs.org or 516-484-1545, ext. 214.
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY
In Transition Support Group: a safe and confidential space where unemployed and underemployed individuals can lend support to one another through these emotionally challenging economic times. Fridays from 11:15am–12:30pm. An initial assessment is required before attending the group. Please contact Audrey Dinstell, LCSW, at 516-484-1545, ext. 132.
JCC of the Greater Five Towns
Economic Support Group: meets every Thursday from 11:30am-12:30pm.
A prescreen/preregistration is required prior to attending. Contact Talia Rapps at talia.rapps@fivetownsjcc.org or 516-569-6733, ext. 213.
CONTACT US
Nassau County C2C
Sid Jacobson JCC
300 Forest Drive
East Hills, NY 11548
1-516-484-1545, ext. 212
connect-to-care@sjjcc.org
www.sjjcc.org
Connect to Care services in Nassau County can also be accessed by calling any of the local JCC’s and Partners in Care providers.
Friedberg JCC at 516-766-4341 ext. 170
JCC of the Greater Five Towns at 516-569-6733
Mid-Island Y JCC at 516-822-3535, ext. 383
Partners In Care (PIC) at FEGS at 516-496-7550
Partners in Community Care (PIC) at Sid Jacobson JCC at 516-484-1545, ext. 196
