Services Provided: County governmental agency charged with the provision of social and economic services to residents meeting State and Federal guidelines. Services provided include: child and adult abuse and neglect investigations; child foster care; child preventive services; adoption; adult services; temporary assistance; food stamps; emergency food/shelter/utility/clothing; employment services; energy assistance, day care assistance; Medicaid; child support enforcement and paternity establishment.

The NYS Department of Labor provides On-the-Job Training which reimburses businesses to train persons with new skills they need to perform in jobs different than their previous occupations.

ADACs provide periodic training and continuing education to medical professionals and individuals within the healthcare community. The centers provide continuing medical education to primary care physicians and other professionals to assist them in identifying, evaluating and making a differential dementia diagnosis.

All vocational rehabilitation services provided by ACCES-VR must be included on the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) and be required to reach your employment goal. The IPE is the road map to employment.

ACCES-VR encourages you to be as independent as you would like when developing your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). Your vocational rehabilitation counselor is available to assist you with developing your plan and reaching your employment goal. Or, you may choose to develop your own plan and your counselor can provide guidance. Your vocational rehabilitation counselor must review and approve your IPE and apply their professional judgment and expertise, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and policies to ensure responsible use of public funds.

GoodTemps is a temporary staffing division of Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, GoodTemps places people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, dislocated workers and professional individuals with diverse background.

Programs that enable individuals with disabilities, people who abuse drugs or alcohol, or people who have emotional problems to obtain the training and employment experiences they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Services may include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work experience, training in marketable skills and placement in competitive employment or a sheltered work environment.

Delaware Opportunities provides a variety of services to help low income people obtain and retain employment. All applicants for public assistance are required to report to Delaware Opportunities for enrollment in an employment assistance program. The Better Employment Training Skills Program is a month long training program assisting in developing resumes, gaining computer skills and otherwise preparing for employment. Delaware Opportunities seeks to place individuals in a work experience for persons receiving public assistance. People on the crew receive work credit to maintain eligibility for public assistance while gaining work experience. The work crew provides assistance to municipalities, churches, and not-for-profit organizations. Crew members are supervised and learn skills and job experience, but are also assisted with applying for employment in the private sector. Job coaches are available to assist with the job search and to provide ongoing support to assist the program participant retain a job.

Through the Hands and Hearts Thrift Store, peers with mental health issues are trained in the operations of a retail store in preparation for movement into competitive employment. The Store offers clean, quality merchandise at affordable prices.

Second Careers The ACDFA can assist in matching seniors who don't qualify for the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The program can assist with full or part positions. Contact the ACDFA Employment Unit at 518-447-7179.

Programs that enable individuals with disabilities, people who abuse drugs or alcohol, or people who have emotional problems to obtain the training and employment experiences they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Services may include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work experience, training in marketable skills and placement in competitive employment or a sheltered work environment.