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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.
Thank you for your help.
Operation Sandy
Operation Sandy is an ongoing effort to support those in our community who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. Click here for upcoming programs and drives in the coming months.
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.
Conquer that Little Voice That Holds You Back
In this interactive workshop Patrick Jockel, Local Area Manager for SalesPartners New York, will teach participants to master that little voice using a variety of techniques including creating anchors, halting negativity, preparing for pressure, reprogramming risk aversion, setting goals, debriefing, eliminating excuses and managing moods.
Wednesday, May 29, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
To register, click here.
Keys to Effective Networking
We will look at a variety of techniques that can help you become a more effective job seeker. The discussion will focus on the most effective methods of finding the 80-85% of jobs that are never advertised.
Monday, June 10, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills NY 11548
To register, click here.
LinkedIn 1
You've heard all the buzz about LinkedIn, but what is it? This workshop will cover the basics of how to use LinkedIn. We will offer a step-by-step guide to creating a profile, uploading contacts, and beginning to network online.
Thursday, June 13, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
To register, click here.
Using DISC to Communicate More Effectively in Your Job Search and On the Job
DISC is an assessment tool that is very effective in helping people better understand their own behavioral style as well as the style of those individuals with whom they interact. This understanding has direct applications to the job search process and to functioning more effectively on the job.
In this interactive workshop, Dr. Marc Miller, professional coach and President of MLM Coaching & Consulting, LLC, will teach participants the basics of understanding and using the DISC categories in finding and keeping the job that's right for them.
Friday, June 14, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
To register, click here.
Your Brand: The Foundation of Your Career and Job Search
In this workshop Stan Broitman, Career, Business and Retirement Coach, will discuss how to discover who we are and how to develop our "brand" so that we can market ourselves effectively.
Wednesday, June 19, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
To register, click here.
Develop a Strong Resume
In this workshop, we will go over a variety of resume types as well as how your resume may vary depending on your level of experience; if you are a career changer; or if you are applying for jobs in a variety of disciplines. We will discuss practical ways to make your skills and experience stand out on paper, and look at strategies to make your resume demonstrate that you are the ideal candidate for the position.
Monday, June 24, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
To register, click here.
SUPPORT FOR COPING IN THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES
Is the job search getting you down? Feeling stressed and frustrated? Need to vent? Schedule a FREE, confidential appointment with a Connect to Care social worker.
CONTACT US
Nassau County C2C
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
516-484-1545, ext. 212
connect-to-care@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
