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Youth WorksThe Youth Works program provides comprehensive services to out-of-school youth, ages 17 to 21 so that they can be successful in educational and vocational pursuits. Youth Works' goal is to prepare the participants for employment through the provision of a variety of services. Services include:
Is It For Me?If you are ready, willing and able to work, are prepared to obtain your job directly rather than follow lengthy, pre-vocational training, and meet the following criteria, Youth Works may be for you:
If you have questions, we have answers! By phone contact Mary Miller at 914-949-7035, extension 203, by fax at 914-949-5802, or call our Information and Referral Service at 914-345-5900, extension 240, or send an e-mail message to help@mhawestchester.org. What We DeliverYouth Works operates under these principles: Rapid Job Search - Participants are expected to obtain jobs directly, rather then following lengthy pre-vocational training. We believe in a "place-train" approach whereby participants are first given assistance in obtaining jobs. Then, if job-specific training and support are required, they occur on the job or off-site. Integration of Rehabilitation and Mental Health - Employment is viewed as an integral component of the participant's mental health treatment. The Employment Specialist works closely with the participant to figure out how clinical services can be supportive of the goal to obtain and maintain employment. Attention to Participant Strengths and Preferences - Participants lead the job search and make decisions regarding what type of employment they want, where they will work, when they will work and what, if any supports they will need. Employment Specialists can be consulted for assistance but the Employment Specialist does not make decisions for the participant. Initial intensive services include:
These are followed by Extended Services that include:
WhereYouth Works is located at: 29 Sterling Avenue Click here for How Can I Get Here? Employment Specialists will also meet participants in the place of their choosing such as on the job, at home, at a program site or in the community. WhenYouth Works is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, staff hours are flexible so staff members can meet with participants before or after work or on the weekends when necessary. This is to ensure participants receive services when and where they need them. Languages SpokenServices are available in English and Spanish. Se habla Espaņol. CostThere is no charge for services. The Westchester County Workforce Investment Board, New York State Office of Mental Health, the Westchester Department of Community Mental Health and the New York State Education Department VESID (Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities) provide funds so consumers of mental health services can have access to Youth Works. Staff/Service ProvidersYouth Works staff members are chosen for their ability to develop relationships with employers and program participants. Once these relationships are formed, the Youth Works staff person must then be able to match employer to potential employee and potential employee to employer. Youth Works staff members come from a variety of backgrounds both in and out of the human services field. Youth Works staff members have:
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