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Transitional Employment

Transitional Employment opportunities are available to members of the Sterling Club. These are part-time, temporary jobs. Members are hired at competitive wages and are asked to make a six- to nine-month commitment to the employer and to the Sterling Club for its support of them in this employment.

Is It For Me?

If you:

Have a serious mental illness
Are 17 years of age or older
Reside in Westchester County
Are interested in entering or re-entering the work force
Are willing to join the Sterling Club

the Transitional Employment Unit of the Sterling Club may be for you.

For information about Transitional Employment, call Sharon Caplan at 914-949-1212, extension 215, call our Information and Referral Service at 914-345-5900, extension 240, or send e-mail to help@mhawestchester.org.

What We Deliver

The Transitional Employment (TE) Unit of the Sterling Club develops temporary, entry-level, part-time employment in the community for members of the Club. Job Coaches of the TE Unit work with both employers and members to help stabilize the employment placement.

Initially, there is a great deal of support from the Job Coaches. After the member is able to meet standards of the employer, the support provided by the Job Coach gradually fades from on-site to off-site. However, the Coach continues to be available as needed. The Transitional Employment Unit also has developed placements for work crews of eight to twenty members where there is constant staff support.

The Sterling Club guarantees an employer that someone will always be able to cover the Transitional Employment job. If the employee is unable to come to work, another Sterling Club member or staff person will fill the position. This guarantees coverage, which is among the benefits to potential employers.

After successfully completing a TE rotation (6-9 months), members are offered other TE positions. Members can also opt for more permanent employment opportunities.

Those interested in or involved in Transitional Employment meet every Monday from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Sterling Club. This meeting includes discussions related to obtaining and maintaining transitional employment, as well as work behaviors and attitudes needed for success in the world of work.

Transitional Employment dinners, which are held bi-monthly, allow working members to share experiences. This provides an inspirational forum for those thinking about working as well as reinforcing the accomplishments of those who are already working.

Where

Work opportunities are within Westchester County. Transitional Employment jobs have been developed at retail, food service, clerical, maintenance and customer service establishments.

The Transitional Employment group and dinners meet at the Sterling Club:

29 Sterling Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606

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When

Hours for work opportunities depend on the employer’s needs.

Transitional Employment group members meet Monday from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

Languages Spoken

Services are available in English.

Cost

There is no fee to the Sterling Club member for job development, placement and stabilization. On occasion, there may be a fee for uniforms.

The program is funded through contracts with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health and the United Way, and by Food-P.A.T.C.H., New York State Department of Health Child and Adult Food Care Program and private donations.

Staff/Service Providers

All Sterling Club staff and members take an active role in the development of the Transitional Employment positions as well as job-coaching activities. Staff members have been trained in the principles and practices of psychiatric rehabilitation. All activities of the Sterling Clubhouse operate under the supervision of the Director who holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counselling.

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