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Document. - City of New Haven
City ofNew Haven , L A L J: t February 3, 2015 tAREERS” is available as a PDF on A/w wctyofnev.iavericom J©)bS her• U1;(€. I’ rc AG SuD o t 165 Church Street AfHAT WE i: BELIEVE d a ns e e Assistance for Job Search I dlvi ‘uai Emplo ment & AND HOW WE 7 7 Edu ato. al Gu danc Support Servkes:* Tr p0 on D e c dentify Resources Referral to Other A BEHAVE DETERMINES WHAT WE B app ntment P!e e ali to shedule G up rt v BECOME 1I Fax (203) 946 7269 S 2 4F7 /1? kIT dIe .r,uY income O?X Cred’t ‘i — p I $ /j sc f4j*$7u could $c.Jahl ,iij 1f $7j7 / p c I ( I I I j ‘$I / $71 1 II I a a o r ‘asp 55 HELPFUL NUMBERS rdL SocCF Work of The State Dept. Social Services waiting for new number (emergency services, essential services) /dternate Care Program Catnoiic Family Services I -(800) 445-5394 (in home skilled nursing assistance) (203) 787-2207 501 Lombard Street, New Haven, CT 065 1 3 Community Action Agencies: New Haven Community Action Agency (203) 387-7475 Valley -TEAM, Inc (203) 736-5420 West Haven WHEAT (203) 931-9877 — — COHN PACE I- )800) 423-5026 :prescrrptlon program for elderly and disabled, Connect-ability 1- (866) 844-1 903 (employment related services for disabled) CT NFO Lrne 2 11 information regarding a variety of statewide community services Statewide Legal Services 1- (800) 435-3320 Department of Social Services: New Haven Legal Assistance (203) 946-481 www.ct.gov/dss Nevvc/fent/nformat/onLirie 1-855 www.connectctgov 578-4515 or 1-855—626-6632 Fax:(203 974-8016 50 Humphrey Street, New Haven, CT 065 1 I Applications for taken Monday Friday 8:00 11:00 am. Office hours 8:00 AM. 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday On Wednesdays 6 Thursdays from 12:00p.m. on DSS workers are not available for client services or calls — - — — Department of Social Services Central Office 1- (800) 385-4052; 1- (800) 842-1508 Energy Assistance 1 800 842-1 132 (winter heating assistance) Fair Haven Community Health Center (203) 777-74!!, 374 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 Hill Health Center (203) 503-3683 Nancee Carpenter DSS ELIGIBILITY COORDINATOR (203) 503-3568 Lou Bradley Patient Advocate Mental Health Services (203) 503-3660 9 13 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 Prescription Delivery (203) 503-302 1 462 Columbus Avenue, New Haven, CT 0651 9 Hispanic Clinic (203) 974-5800 CHOICES 1 (800) 994-9422 (assistance with Medicare D RX program) Social Security Administration:! (800) 772- I 2 1 3 (administers SSI, disability, retirement and Medicare Benefits) Federal Building (203) 773-5201 1 50 Court 5• 4 Floor NewHaven,CT 06510 SAGA/Husky D Health Insurance Client Assistance Center if you would like to find out which providers participate in Medicaid LIA in your area call 866 409-8430 or visit the web wwwctdssmap,,,coriy. Dental Call the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership 1-866-420-2924 for help. Pharmacy 866 409-8430 Medical Transportation Call LOGISTICARE 1 (888) 248-9895 about transportation to your Medicaid LIA Husky D covered medical or clinic appointment. Call at least 10 business days in advance & have all information about your appointment available for the call. Substance abuse treatment / 1 (800) 606-3677 Some services that are not covered by Medicaid may be covered by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. SAGA Support City of New Haven (203) 946-8523 (services for active SAGA clients — transportation, ID, licenses, gas) The City of New Haven does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of programs. services, or activities. Individuals who need an accommodation, publications in alternate formats or who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the of New Haven can make such renuests by calling 12031 946-7833 or 1T9Tr (203) 946-8582. city 1/29/1 5 4/9/ 1 5 1/26/15 4/15/IS 1/27/15 New Financial Life 224-226 Dixwell Ave New Haven Wilson Library 303 Washington Ave New Haven - 8pm - - 4 7:30pm Oam-Spm 5:30 Appointment - 6 8:30pm - - 7:30pm 5 7.3Op 4 1 Oam -5pm 6-8:3Opm Walk-in - - 4 7:30pm I Oam -5pm - - 5:30 8pm - 6 8:30pm Appointment * - - 4 7:30pm 6-8pm 1 Oam -5pm - 4 7pm 6-8:3Opm - 6 8:30pm Walk-in TuesdaWedne Thursday 10am -1 pm 10am 1 pm - 1 1 am 4:30pm I Oam -5pm Apntnicnt Fr 1 - 4 m 1 Oam -2pm 1:30pm 10am- Apponiment - - - - - Noon 4pm SaraySundy Free Tax Clinics www freetaxhelpnewha yen. orq InfoLine 2—I-! Appcintnient - 2/4/1 5L. M. Keefe Community Center 5pm- 8pm 1 2 3pm 4/14/15 1 1 Pine Street, Hamden SAMA 1/26/15 5:30258 Grand Ave New Haven 4/ I 3/ I 5 8:00pm Southern CT State University 3/6/ 1 5 430 7 p m 501 Crescent St. New Haven /j West Haven Community House 1/23/1 5 5:30 5:30 1 Oam 227 Elm Street West Hdven 4/ I 4/ I 5 8:30pm 8:3Opm( 3:00pm 1/27/ 1 5 Woodbridqe Senior Center 9am 1pm jtin house_Lane 14 Wofid9_L/ 1 5 / VITA sites operate at Gateway Community College & Yale New Haven Hospital open to serving students & employees of each entity only. New Haven Free Public Library 133 Elm St NewHaven . / / 1/26/1 5 4/15/15 Evergreen AAA VITA 1138 WhalleyAve NewHaven Emanuel Lutheran Church 280 Humphrey St New Haven 1/29/ I 5 4/l/f 1/28/1 5 4/1 5/1 5 1/25/ I 5 /12/15 East Haven Memorial Library 227_Mcn St Appt#_(203) 468-3890 Elm Haven Community Center 230 Ashmun Street New Haven 4/14/ I 5 Columbus FamHy Academy 255 Blatchley Ave New Haven 1/27/1 5 4/ I 0/1 5 1/21/15 4/1 5/1 5 Clemente Leadership Academy 360 Columbus Ave New Haven Community Action New Haven 41 9 Whalley Ave New Haven, Appt# (203) 859-6635 1/27/ 1 5 4/ I 5/ 1 s Believe In Me Empowerment Corp 423 Dixwell Ave New Haven Appt# (203) 772-2771 SfteIOPen/ckse New Haven VITA Coalition Find the weekly “Careers” publication each week on The City of New Haven website • : •u;:y S -s ci,ntj’s:’ SAGA Support Services I II www.cityofnewhaven.com I” 11lè \ j ij uJj Wh fl±e Jobs we scroll down under “News You Can Use” to download the PDF document for reading on-line or print out just the pages you need 1%; I r/ ‘L!:YL a - ni Mayors Message — As •rter ari itS inclement eather persist id the to remind New Haven iitid’L (I pcdr an ients •ri J •‘•itC I simt -fl-c and cuppl.ncr:ai rhorrvaticni dv thy pia PdiiS Don nload Document. Important lnrormaion for New Haven Residents about the Affordable Care Act. -nr it no r I i hr ji H I hi Tn o A i ti a no I n naw it i r 5e u t i h itt dv u r p D nk d Dcument Follow this tint for mo nt rmat—n. residents of a free service the City provides in the event of severe :cwher or other poteI-ta cows stuatiois enegencv alert rotitrcaticns sicnrc op for the Cdv s Hmereocv Cdv ctfcat:nsvstem. you can sedct to emdv andcr pre-rec’:rded pnorre cdi THE NEW HAVEN PRESCRIPflON DISCOUNT CARD The Ne’vi Ha-er. Prescription Discourt Card a available to all td reddents at no cost and ‘ochcut regaid to sac. income, heat them imuran e raid pr vi ] ar ge ot 4th ii av pr:scniptioos as wet as cc ings o.n vision and heath are. The City o’t New nate rthrmahvn aoow sdvc:’ pad vs bans. cleanwo maCeec ana more in the eoent of severe neather or other potential crisis situations. To sign op, please click here, Pd also like to introdrce You to ew Havend rev Yhop-Dine-Park debit card wocrarn. Car Taxes Or Parking ckets? tocw woe car raves or have cv v.t.vc0000 torth vke:.s cvi •ere at r°vk othaviric our car more cr :cve.c Follow this link for more nfor -on. Weekly Careers Publication .r--m do he aw Do::nload Document. .‘:.: Screen shot frontpage of www c/tyofne whaven. corn DO YOU KNOW IF YOU COUNT? The unemployment rate for the City of New Haven is reported at only 8.8 %*, The State of Connecticut Department of Labor using the following definitions determines that Ogure: LABOR FORCE CONCEPTS As recrntec Tnc civilian labor force comprises all state residents age 16 years and older classified as employed or unemployed in accordance v:h critcho descrirrcJ irelow Excluded are members of the military and persons in nstitutions con ectional and mental health, for excmrriec mc’ employed are all persons who did any work as paid employees or in their own business during the survey week, or who hauc oo rk:ci 5 nour s or mere as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a family member. Persons temporarily absent from ajob because of ilinesr, hod weatner strike or for personal reasons are also counted as employed whether they were paid by their employer or were seeking otherjc or tee unemployed are all persons who did not work, but were available for work during the survey week (except for rer-rnorciry illness arul mode spe chic efforts to find ajob in the prior four weeks. Persons waiting to be recalled to ajob from which they had been laid ott need not cc looking for work to he classified as unemployed. The unemployment rate represents the number unemployed as a percent of the civilian labor force: W:th the exception of those persons temporarily absent from ajob or waiting to be recalled to one, in the labor forcoZ Over the course of a year, the size of the labor force and levels of employment undergo fluctuations due to such seasonal events as changes in weather, reduced or expanded production, harvests, major holidays and closing of schools: Because these seasonal events follow a regular pattern each year, their influence on statistical trends can be eliminated by adjusting the monthly statistics. Seasonal Adjustment makes it easier to observe cyclical and other nonseasonal developments. The state Job Service is where you would traditionally receive help in seeking out employers who are hiring and receive other services to help prepare for thejob market, MAKE SURE YOU COUNT! Go and get registered with the State of Connecticut Department of Labor 37 Marne Street as a Job Seeker. Keep in monthly contact stay included in the unemployment rate: - (DOL November ‘14 — only 5, 170 people in New Haven without ajoL As of January 1, 2015 Minimum Wage will be $9.00 in Connecticut (presently $8.70) SAGA Support Services Justice of the Peace Free services to active recipients of DSS benefits by appointment Notarize documents Marriages Call (203) 946 8523 For an appointment — — To access shelter and housing resources call 2-1-1. “Effective Monday, January 26, 2015” Connecticut’s Coordinated Entry guidelines now require that everyone seeking CALL 2-1-1 emergency shelter and housing go through the state’s 2-1-1 system. Community professionals, including educational,judicial, medical, and social service staff, should assist those who cannot call without help, by calling 2-1-1 with them, After dialing, select option 3, and then option 1, to reach trained Housing SpecialistsA 2-14 Housing Specialist will perform an initial assessment, make referrals as needed to help avoid homelessness and, when appropriaTe, schedule a community-level appointment with one of or designated case managers. This does not guarantee immediate shelter or housing placement. However, we will seek to access all available resources for each household through this process. If you cannot dial 211 from your phone, dial 1-800-203-1234. en). Our new Overmght Warming Center will accept male and female adults from January15 to March 15 Church on the Rock (95 Hamilton Street, New Haven, CT) The hours are 10:30 PM to 6:00AM at http7/wwwabhctcom/ProgramsServices/BHRP/ Behavioral Health Recovery Program (BHRP) - Basic The Behavioral Health Recovery Program assists eligible participants with clinical and basic recovery supports as well as community-based intensive case management services, The program is for HUSKY D/Medicaid recipients with behavioral health needs. Recognizing that individuals receiving behavioral health treatment are more likely to remain engaged in treatment when their basic recovery support needs are met, the Behavioral Health Recovery Program (BHRP) provides financial assistance to HUSKY D/Medicaid for Low Income Adults (LIA) recipients who are temporarily unemployed and in need of recovery supports that cannot be met by other community resources. These supports include recovery housing, independent housing, bus passes, food, clothing, and personal care items. The program also offers coverage for intensive and long-term substance abuse residential treatment, when those services are determined to be medically necessary. The Department of Mental Health has contracted with ABH as the administrative service organization for the BHRP. ABH reviews and authorizes requests y treatment providers and vendors fgj provision of these services. ABH is also responsible for utilization management, claims processing and payment, member services, and provider network management. 1i/k to your medicalprovider about treatments and about accessing resources of t17/s important supportive program overseen and administered byA BH — LLiiiV (iS’ ii IcigLfl1L1Jt wiVicu iic’ ivciiUHc’ Lu those HUSKY U \diuaal :LC[ cecls or have had liftc ulty engaging in the u over continuum in spite of ir ‘(LL’! V’Ii! SiUfl tO iCut e ore cci vices. Recovery Specialists assist individuals ii cCCuSSlflg tI 1C clnl ci ii 0 i) s( ‘u’’ sappur s n ‘cOed to improve the quality of then lives. ifty ‘‘ comp ii . y ASH Cont u information: Recovery Supports Toll Free; SQO( 606 36 / 7 CjjflCctl Recovc’iy SLippoi is Fax: (860) 704-6 1 45 Basic Recovery Supports Toll-Fr oe: (BOO) 658 14/2 ClinlcEu Ousic Rccovery Supports i—ax: (866) 2- 8/66 Energy Assistance Winter Heating Assistance Program lZflLiV :\SSi5t1nce Pmgrain ELAP is flOW open at community action agenc\ sites around the state. ned ule an apnointment. please call our local communIty actIon agency at the phone number provided below. You can also contact 2-i I midline or the 1)88 001cc 01 Community Services at 1-800-842- 1 32 for contact information 0! intake sites closest to where von reside. citicU I 0 - - ih Connect:cut Enerey Assistance Program is designed to help offset the winter heating costs of (.onnccticuts lower !neon:e households. sneci Pcailv those households whose incomes fall at or below 1 50 percenl of the Oderal po crtv auiL!clIncs os cli as households n ith elderly, disabled and:or children under the age of six. ith incomes het\\ CCII 50 percent and 200 percent of the Idderal poverty guidelines. Households wta incomes below 60 percent of the state median income who are not eligible to recen e assistance under CLAP may he eligible to receive assistance under the Contingency I leating Assistance Program. General intormation: On behalf of eligible households. the winter heating assistance pays for s ucli heating sources as oil, natural gas. electricity, propane. kerosene. coal. wood and wood pellets. Homeow ners and renters may appl Households eligible ibm the winter heating program may also be eligible to receive \veatherizalion assistance. This can help conserve energy and lower heating bil Is. 1 lie Connecticut Energy Assistance Program and the Contingency Heating Assistance Program are administered by the Department of Social Services, and coordinated by regional Community Action Agencies. in cooperation with municipal and other non—profit human service agencies. Community Action Agencies: The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc.. (203) 748-5422 New Opportunities, Inc. (Waterbury area) (203) 756-8151; (Meriden area) (203) 235-0278 Bristol Community Organization, Inc. (860) 582-7490 Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. ($60) 223-2288 Community Renewal Team. Inc. (Hartford area) (860) 560-5800 or I -800-798-3805: (\ I iddleto\vn area) (860) 347—4465 ACCESS. Inc. (Willimantic area) ($60) 450-7423): (Danielson area) ($60> 774-0418 I lIar ICS \rai;ev Council for Community Action. Inc. (Norwich-Ne\v London area) (860) 425-668 I Community Action Agency of New Haven. Inc. (203 387—7700 TEAM. Inc. (Derhv-Ansonia-Shelton area) (203) 736-5420 Action ibm Bridgeport Community Development. Inc. (Bridgeport area) (203) 384-6004: >also covering Norwalk: Stamford areas: phone contact numbers to be announced). ___ ___________ Receiving State Benefits ? What you should know about Reporting Changes http://w’vvwct.gov/dss/cwp/view. asp?a=2345&q=490626 Chang s which affect your program eligibility must be reported to the Department of Social Services within 10 day You can report these changes to your worker by telephone, fax or you can mail verification to your worker explaining these changes. Be sure to include your name, dient ID numberand the name ofyour worker on all correspondence. Your worker may ask you to send in verifications of these changes. When in doubt about reporting a change, contact your worker. Examples of changes you should report are: changes in income You start employment You change employers You end employment You start to receive unemployment compensation Your unemployment compensation ends You start to receive social security You start to receive child support payments Any other changes in income over $ 100.00 per month Changes in living arrangements Someone moves into your household Someone moves out of your household You move You get married You get divorced You become pregnant You give birth You enter a drug treatment program, rehabilitation facility or hospital for over 30 days Other changes You You You You You receive an inheritance receive a lawsuit settlement open or close a bank account buy or register a motor vehicle enroll in school, change schools, quit or graduate The new customer phone line: 1-855-578- 4515 I I www. nhregister.com (monster.comj NEW HA\’EN REGIS’I’ER JOBS WALL Classifieds February 3, 2015 Entry Lavd’-Sales Professionels-Full ‘Dma Training Provided New Haven, CT ,.&n a su:essbi team of entrepreneurial S&es professionals earning uncapped commissions, internal promotions ano complete job satisfaction. This sales position is specifically designed to give entry level candidates rotational expasure in all areas of Business Development Sales and Marketing. It is also the primary pathway to promotion into other management areas of the company. Pimarj jcb ‘espansibiiitas :nciuda: Develop and execute client cuitvatian strate&es for local sales and marketing :ampains C2crdinate saies sisits and narketing acVvty .Z:t as corpcrate sales liaison t assg9ad ganners between clients and Power Attend daily, weakly and monthly sales meetings, trade shows, events, conferences and on-site client visits Delivery of short in-person interactive sales presentations on green products At Power Home. we have had successful Sales Representatives from various industries and job types Retail Sales. Inside Sales. Outside Sales. Customer Service. Call Center Clerical Secretaries, Insurance. Healthcare. Marketing. IT. legal Accounting. Receptionists. Human Resources. Administrative Assistant Business Development. 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And because all of these people feel different about their job. we’ve been able to grow our revenue year over year for the past two decades including a 900% increase within the pit six years and the title of 3-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. And because being different works for us and has helped to create unprecedented opportunity, we’re expanding nationwide while promoting from within to ensure the same dynamic culture travels with us. Education level: High School or equivalent Reference Codt 1247 Apply Online - - - - - Medical Billing l i’ne Medical Biilig position for medica! olfi:e. Epic EMR train:nj and exeriance raqcired.Some medical secretary and clinical responsibility also. Salary and benefits dependent on experience and qualifications. - Apply on-line — LifePlan Wealth Management Group LLC ,ob Purpcse: Provides office services by implementing administrative systems. procedures. and monitoring administrative projects. Duties * Maintains workflow by studying methods implementing Client Management Systems (CMS) and developing reporting procedures. Submitting client applications to fund companies and or insurance companies. Registering life agents through SureiC. Assistance in recruiting and marketing. * Educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. * Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions. “Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects expediting work results. *Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional societies. Contributes to taam effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications Reporting Skills. Mministrativa Writing Skills. Microsoft Office Skills. Managing Processes. Organization, Analyzing Information, Professionalism. Problem Solving. Verbal Communication Job Type Part’flme Employee Years of Experience 2+to5Years Education level Some College Coursework Completed - Apply on-line - UPSOryVanOTRCDtATractor Trailer Truckload Driver (HazMat REQ New rlaven Freight Truckload is hiring UPS individuals to work as Full-time DTR Drivers. This position involves the driving of a nctor-trailar for the oier the-road deIiver of freight to two or more locations. DIR drivers may ta e a load from any of our shippers. and deliver North and South east. and as fat West as Waterloo IA. These drivers are typically on the road 7-iD days at a tint and normally pull 53’ van trailers. OW Drivers must pass a DOT physical and successfully pass a UPS Freight road test. Qualified applicants must have a valid Class A Commercia! Drivers’ license with Haz-Mat endorsement. OW Drivers are expe:te to comply with all appearance standards. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Applicants must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Applicants must also meet the Department of Transportation (OUT) an’ Company mental and physical requirements: end must be physically and mentally able to safely perform the essential job functions without obvious risk of injury to the employee or co workers. Applicants must receive satisfactory results from a background check, as conducted in accordance witi applicable laws and must pass a drug screening. This job posting includes information about the minimum qualifications (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines’ locations. shifts. and operetions within the locations which may consider my application. An applicant or employee may requast an exception or change to or an accommodation of. any condition of employment (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines) because of a sincerely heid religious belief or practice. Reference Cods CTNWHIOS - Apply on-line - www. nhregister.com (monster.coml EW [I.WEN I{ECISTER Comcast Communication Technician I, Installation S Service New Haven Get your foot in the door to an awesome future. The demand for XFINITY products and services continues to grow. giving YOU a great opportunity to grow your career. As one of our Communications Technicians, youil connect sstomers to our many state-of-the-art offerings while brilding a solid foundation for your professional future. In this entry-level role, you will work independently in customers homes and outdoors to install XFINITY products and services or troubleshoot reported issues as quickly as possible. During these visits, you’ll build rapport with customers to ensure a positive experience each and every time. As you develop expertise in all of our offerings, you will be given opportunities to advance throughout our organization. What’s more, you’ll have the chance to receive performancebased recognition and rewards that signify your success. Required Skills: To excel in this role, you must have superior communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Up to 2 years of related experience is a plus, but not required. Classiieds January27, 2015 LoRi G 2 i1Ts .hüp ,u1I’ I HELP WANTED I GENERAL ,t)/U11(Ii. START YOUR NEW YEAR WiTH A NEW CAREER Part Time Assistant Manager Needed MINIMUM 2 years retail experience THE ATRIUM 01FF SHOP SEEKING SALES PROFESSIONALS We need an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our gift shop team! Working as an independent sales rep, are you highly-driven and transaction focused. You have excellent relationship-building DUALIFICATIONS: At least 18 years of age At least 2 years of retail experience Available to work days. evenings, holidays weekends Outgoing personality to engage the customers Able to bend and lift up to 30 lbs for housekeeping and stocking duties Capable of standing for up to 8 hours during work shift Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting and attention to detail skills, integrity and a customer-focused mindset; We are looking for a few good sales reps to grow and expand our subscription sales in New Haven. Full Training, flexible hours both full and parttime, along with sales locations provided gives you the opportunity to earn unlimited weekly income. JOB REDUIREMENTS: Education High School or equivalent - Develop familiarity and knowledge of products and services in the shop. Adhere to loss prevention objectives and maintain acceptable shrink levels during your shift. if this is you, call Jeff Tel: (919) 909-1812 Understand contractual obligation for store to be open during scheduled hours of operations. Implement and teach Customer FIRST. guidelines. We provide a robust training program, a supportive team environment and much more. If you’re ready to make the most of your talents, we want to hear from you. Please proceed using the link below to review the full job description including experience requirements in our Applicant Tracking System. Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V Aply Online - LAWN MAINTENANCE 1 AlN EXTRA CASH Selling the New ‘a 4 v e n Re g ister at various locations around the City of New Haven. If interested, call Ron 203-627-8760 between 3pm and 5pm M-F. Monitor product stock levels and use online ordering for replenishment of needed items Utilize the POS computer system. Perform daily banking in the absence of Store Manager. I HELP WANTED JPARTTiE - t74r. _ 0 __ - Work independently with responsibility of managing large sums of money and protecting company assets. FOREPERSON, Full time, yearly work. 5 yrs. mm. exp. Bilingual (English/spanish) a plus. Must have valid CT driver’s license. 203-537-0600. PCA’s Homemakers-Madjn, New Haven areas. Car needed Spanish/Polish a plus Call Lifeline Nsg 203-891-8243 or www.lifelinenursing.net Assist in training and managing the Sales Associates Job Opportunity WE OFFER MANY BENEFITS: Salary $10.00 12.00 /hour monthly sales bonus opportunities÷ monthly sales bonus A leading building materials company is looking for a part time employee in their New Haven distribution division. - Vacation time that accumulates from time of hire. Employee discounts Monthly incentives and contests Opportunities for advancement A chance to work in one of the most rewarding retail environments you will ever find! Part time can later become full time when other employ ees retire. It’s a union posi tion. Qualifications: Needs to be a high school graduate Willingness to work all different hours of the day and night. Needs to be available to work at times on - - short notice. - Apply on-line - Knowledqe of computers Some maintenance back ground a plus, but not a must. Will train the right applicant. Send resume to: I I A 1 F—. — C, I tp_Ii = = BOARD OF EDI(’AI ION S33.06 PER HOUR 40 HOURS PER WEEK GENERAL FUNDS DEPAR’l MENT: SALARY: HOURS: FUNI)ING: (M3847)(TES fF1)) I I n i in 11111 the i iitlI I h ir ii i i i i lii sottiSI’iei i - i so liii ciii 5 I Ii liii i 1 ii 1 Fees i’1C’5ji’iCii5C a — iln n I to cud: ‘a i-d 0 pro1.i:ien.w: i a ULiwuii keeL .1. ph stOal . ccanuir.ui ii, rclun’ie;tiiIa ililll’I’jii-I II I: Ih- I silli lli0-’i Rtoiiiii iii1 Ii I’ll 1Iillimi 511(11 il ii,” Si A\ LQt’AL ‘ii It—it!. OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M PP 1 I tSp I Cf 1111 C liii 1111 ili ‘ii i,iiIV SHILL hill i hIl7ihI ShIll 1lp’ii ilils lii 1 IIi-:i.- LIst itO Still 11115 (-itisill Li i snsIiiduslls ii (-:1 lii Ills I)SDSFIIII1-III Ipplic toon nd tob dean iptioi nec b 5 P’ d tile t th I )cp II tment 1 iluntiu Resotuc ut S99 to in S 51 Floor. Moni,tav throuch FLair. 9 A..M. to 5. PA:i, Al.1i,:lieari.oiss. unid.ou’ i estUiles i.nUst be received. by the Departitient of Huumni ReOHi’e5, No Intel’ -l hun 5 PAl. on RE [OVAL DATE. 9S12FCitiC’ of i”y0Si!i1’ a:eCLitCtt vitii lIe I nile A seeiattor of ountevrneu nut 5 the Piu:iulsnc uivi Pipe Ftuinc Industry --f the ifnted Stte and C ana:ia. Local condition of contutued emploraitont. a person appoinu 9 to tins hai aanniu1 nm position cccli he i equned to obtamu uni.on nueinberslrip at the completion of 120 workiito days. sarcenine. ‘H ‘::..ee’t:ul to’iIil:lCitoi p9uuOins sun steam csolti:tlcen: Upon peic:iuiui nicOt.:ine UiO tilsi Li*kC’ i Hi 1 i 1 to lb ii ti:’u nudes Abiiit ronnde 5 tend ciii evor: lion 9eneral rnstnictions and .specificationoa id follow hhepnints and sketches. Skill in the use and cane ‘if’ tools. rnateri.als and equprncut oi’ the pl’uunbiii and earn fittii trades. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQHREMEN I: The candidate is required to have a jourmevinan’s plutuben and steainfitter IL-ense issued h tIe State of (9oninu ictit 1w time of hire. I 0: a.ssined ihioteerson for quality and compliance cc ith tuade retodations. NIINIMJ’il REQUIREMENTS: NATURE OF WORK: This is Li I Lik of the pu n in skaih ii i Ic it he un ci son let ci \ ii in he he instiihtloi ni in elUne e end i e ii sit piprne he ton quipmen plurnl in tern in lie u csi ii ics i oil is pi Ito rn I in CsOi dime i ith cml ad pluinbrne nil ste tin titrine pie i to es th is i jm nt s i esel ed so clii ii u at itni_ ii eiitpii bible tot detornunu m Ocil ik end ci I nie thods nesess ii toi cites tti e completion of assicuc .d tasks. \\oik is reviewed and mstce.cted by the Supeivisor for Teclu iOu Maiite.naiice. or an PiJ’MBER STE A’\iFITTER POSIT1O: POSTED: J.-\Nl ‘ARY 26, 2015 REMOVAL I)ATE: FEBRUARY 6 2015 200 OR.N(J lluj:’i NEW HAVEN. 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Sill 3 1 c.’hOlumsaui tip-n -auuun’ti 5 n. uncl.l-,iiuic Enpi;’v:1ten: Psi -econciie ewc:utnu I..’letoi’ie.u 5utL diNe SO. :0 e,.uuueu:u ti .piumtui UI to i’elate 9 hekl. and A5• vean.s nxpei”ience so no duisr Os’ developmiuert a id eonuuuiuitv r’ntrc-ac’h: or any equuvalenl eombinatioiu of tra’ing and expei’i•.enee which provide-s the fOllowing knowledge, abilities, and .skilis iuclnuchrs bun not hnuited to: .Kno’wiedye of nmunicipuuku.i ban aiThirs: Ability to ‘woi’k with diverse coIuimuunitv au’outps: Ability to comnuuinic:.cte effi’ctiveiv iii uvnitin.uu and to make presentations. Bulincual I Spanish Eniuhsh) lic-Iptul. umnsi_i tim dlnecu’r ot the clepai’tnientt MINDs II\1 REQUIREMENTS: c-ridiinetn Atesti’, cii tssl_ii NATI’RE 1W WORK: I his Is 1 5 h tllencnno in Ii toD n ibis p 1 It 11111 cchucl i equine the idsonisti iti at ci cnnq iles ph to tin ni cios’e collabora.uion with other team members. Tue Ne ise:hborhood Siaeci.alist will he i’espcsnsihie for eoordi.iarssm’isr end i.nauuacine 1 huh rarice of conu’u.n ants’ related activities with direst respo.asihi.htv 3 (‘O,VTLVUEJ) LIJJ’LO11IE\TCO\7LN’GL\ ii ‘J’iA’\AiI [IL 11311,11th VI’ [(‘lURE 1’(’,M,)LN’C i)EPAR I[EN1: LIVABLE (‘FLY INI I EAT 1\I SAl.. ARY: S MINIMIM: 549.186 AN\IA1LZFf) 110)1 RS: 3 HoURS PER \Ii- k FU\I)ING: SPE( III. FINDS POSITION: 21, viRA\G13 (TF\ 01 ‘.1.\ HV’I.\ I)I 1’ R[1LN 1 01111 RN RI sf1 R( IS www. nhregister.com (monster.com) Sales / Marketing I Account Manager If you are cunf:dent D ihyhiv motivated individuai looking for a great sales opportunity wuh uncapped earnings and growth potentiaL mm our Saws team yr Certal Payment! We are seekmg enPrnpic aid erearenecrai Saies Reos to market cur orech cars grccesswc 5cr’, ces scow. meow rr.Ok to Ous:nesses across tre country Rcsnor,sibdues As an Outside Sales rep w:th Centrai Payment, you miii identity customer needs in terms of merchant services, digital marketing and loyalty program solutions and suggest Eur:nl Po”.enr :erc::ec that best meet then tusress reeds. Ycu ii ass ccrcnt perwdic customer seru:ce ancpuad:, assurance mercyor: ciients to ma:nta r s:rcny rnry:tionsvips and grow your bock of tusiness. wtdi tionai responsibilities of the Outside Sales Rep include: Explaining Central Payments bundled credit card processing and digital :nxrnehnscyaity crogram services n simple. effect:ue and xusuasve terms Developing and maintaining strong business -cvticnsh:ps with business owners in your area starting wrh smai to med!um-size businesses and working your way up to larger businesses Collaborating with your Sales Director to prepare and present competitive sales proposals Providing rs:-tme customers with a free new programmed credt card rerminai and herping to reprogram existing terminals Working clcse!y with Central Payment colleagues in Custcmer Service, Underwriting. Technical Support, Web Development and other departments to meet your sales goals. Requirements: As an Outside Sales Rep with Central Payment, you must possess exceptional communication, listening and presentation skills as well vs a positive attitude. As an independent contractor, you must be iriven to succeed and be able to work independently to build your book of business. You must be diligent, charismatic, innovative and customer-service oriented. As a representative of Central Payment you must project a professional appearance and demeanor no inspire confidence in your customers. Additional requirements of the Outside Sales Rep include: High school dEgree required. cohege degree or some college a pius Ability to pass a background check Basic computer literacy Bilingual skills a plus Reliable transportation Experience with sales, business development, managing customer relations and/or companies such as Avon, Mary Kay, Vector/Cutco. etc. a plus. 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We look forward to hearing trom you! - Apply Online - F[WE\ llB.;!sTE1 JOBS WALL Classifieds Retail Sales Associate New Haven T-Mobilc is looking for people who believe in the power of commurusations to bring people together Cur emnpioyees make a difference by solving challenges creatively and working effectively to inspire personal and professional growth. Join our dedicated team committed to connecting customers with the people who matter. - Apply an-line January 20, 20 1 5 Tierl Tech Support Agent Nn.’ baron Spot On Netvvorks, a Wirei.ec,s lnterr:n Service Provider [WiSP] p.rovidiry marvin Wi-F:. :r :ociur: :: prm.erbes and ccmme-r:xi ccrn-r:n. a. ‘nv: s currec:; seevi::: x :x:’:-::.n permanent Tier I Technical Suopyr Specialist to work in cur Network Supnrr Center (USC) to supp crt our Wi,f.i. net,wyH - - The New Haven Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott at Yale seek the following: Bartender Shift Engineer Housek.eeping Rn am Attendant Housekeeping Roam Inspector Front Desk Agent Engineering Manager Full-Time and Part-Time. Previous experience preferred. Must be flexible to work Monday through Sunday. Excellent wages, benefits, and growth opportunities. Apply: New Haven Hotel, 226 Deorge Street, New Haven, CT, Courtyard by Marriott at Yale, 30 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, or www.newporthotelgroup.com CONFIDENTIAL Legal Secretary for busy litigation practice. Jab requires transcription and diary. Please send resumes to: New Haven Register B-Box #161. 40 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 06511 Maintenance Manager Mechanic All American Waste is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated, responsible individual to manage its Maintenance Facility in New Haven as well as perform Truck Mechanic duties, The ideal candidate will be responsible for the quality and timely maintenance and repair of all trucks and equipment. the proper organization and staffing of the facility, and the fulfillment of all DOT requirements. This position requires a strong knowledge of heavy equipment and diesel engine troubleshooting and repair and a valid CDL. Welding experience is a plus. Excellent pay and benefits. To apply. send résumés to: Eric Fredericksen, lB Wheeler St., New Haven, CT 06512. or e-mail: ericWaawllc.com. career miii ici, suit-starter is iotivated and customer friendly Jab Description: Successful candido: will be respansrble far oerformm.c following duties: trouble shooting user interr.. connectivity issues ticket creatiy preliminary network analysis and icr. isolation ticket escalations database updates customer coil our-i Education and Experience: At least an Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or’ technical school. or equivalent combination of education and experience v/Il be considered Required Skills: Strong understandirr of wireless networking WiFi and related protocols Strori’ understanding LAN/WL.t of environments and all assoc’oto protocols i.e TCP/IP Industr certifications a plus i.e. CompTIA Aand Network + Highly Proficient witl PC repair and canfigurxt:r Experienced with PC and MAC cperot)r systems Exceilent communications or organizational skills Works well wiN others, team player Desired Skills: Strong knowledge of h: operating system Strong knowledru: Tablets, iPads, iPhones, smart phour. and laptops that operate Windows or Apple operatinq Knowledge of Pruntos platform and Operations System (DSS) Knuwledge of Nagios networ monitoring systems Familiar with ‘Nb product vendors Engenius. Colubri: Tropas and Ruckus. : - -- - -- - Apply on-line - www. nhregister.corn (rnonster.com) f\EW HA\EN iUAAS’1 LII Traditional Classifieds Confidenal HotEl Maintenance Manager icc Purpcse Prmoes zcrrrortubie and safe guest ermronmen: amna.circ ecipmecr and env;ronment: completing cranE P roirevaica reqorements, rescondng to e’gerices acccrimcca:.rp guests, preparino repcr:s: munasnc staff Ou:ies: A:z:mpEshes maintenance tuman ci recrJ: n seiecPno cremrg trarng vcmr :ar cnach’nc counseung and dispPning imunating oh expectations, planmng, emuioyees momtnr:ng appra;sing. and reviewing ob contributwns; planmng and reviewino compensation actions: enforcing policies and procedares Ach:eves mamtenance operational objectives by contr;butinp information and analysis to hotel strategic plans and reviews: preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and guest-service standards, completing audits.* Meets maintenance financial objectnes by estimating requirements: preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; develops energy conservation methods Maintains environment and equipment operation by monitoring controls systems; maintaining chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments pneumatics, controls. water and waste systems, boilers, refrigerators, compressors, alarms, etc.; diagnosing problems; responding to break-downs; developing specifications for new equipment; evaluating vendor bids; coordinating and supervising installations,* Resolves emergencies by responding to alarms; assessing situation; collaborating with emergency services.* Implements preventive maintenance programs by determining work priorities: scheduling inspections, repairs, end replacements.* Maintains hotel appearance by evaluating conditions; scheduling carpentry. painting, cleaning, decorating, andscaping. and renovations: enforcing appearance standards. Ensures maintenance operations by initiating, coordinating. mid enforcing operational policies and procedures.* Protects crests and employees by maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy vr,vironment,” Prepares maintenance reports by collecting. analyzing, and summarizing repair and service data and trends; maintaining logs and charts. Accommodates guests by providing repair information and schedules.* Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders: verifying receipt. Updates job knowledge by tracking code changes: attending educational workshops: reviewing professional publications: establishing personal networks. benchmarking state-of-the-art oractices; participat:ng in professional societies.* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting rwnership for accomplishing new and different requests: e oicrng opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Dualifications: Equipment Maintenance. Facilities Coordination, Facilities Management Systems, HVAC Systems, OXHA Compliance. Safety Management. Customer Focus, Verbal Communication. Management Proficiency. Project Management. Listening - Apply on-line — January 13, 201 5 Earn $l9D.DO+ daily. will train ventory Worker / Hospital Environment New Haven. CT area I [etal Oriented 2nd shift: Monday Friday; 2:00 PM 0:30 PM 2-3 month contract position Resorsbilities include but are not limited to the following: Stocking counting. maintaining, and tracking Inventory (supplies/equipmenti Physical labor-taking boxes off shelf Will wear gown and scrubs since working in storage area that supports operating room Analytical skills Computer (PC) proficiency Works to identify inventory problems and solutions Send resume today for immediate consideration - - - - - - - Dryer Vent Cleaning Right now our company’ is training servcc technicians fc.r residential dryer nun: cleaning in rru.r area. We have been :n business since 993 ond accredited the Better Business Burenu since 997 Tht work is very enjoyable. easy to learn, cci we will train. Job Advancement Opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer - CONFIDENTIAL New Haven/Shoreline medical practice Medical billers, front desk staff and Medical assistants needed. Must be personable. enjoy working with the public, energetic. Billing and front desk experience helpful but willing to train. Medical Assistants must be certified. New Brads welcome! Excellent Benefits, paid parking. Fax resume to 203-777-4890. - — Customer Service Sales Associate Full Time Call to Apply 1-800-903-4103 Professional Maintenance a•’ nd Cleaning Services Job Requirements; I.You will need transportation to drive to the customers. jobs will be in your local area. 2.Start working with us part-time, the h.ours and days are flexible and be adjusted to your needs. If you have a current job. take classes, or have family obligations you can work arounc your current schedule. Full time may be available later if you are interested. - New Haven FlexOirect USA is a team-base marketing firm Our sales approach is not only a refreshing alternative to more general mass sales and marketing strategies. but it is also responsible for the unprecedented growth and stability of our company. Our philosophy. work hard, play hard is demonstrated through our commitment to develop and challenge our teams to hit their personal and professional goals. We pride ourselves on recognizing top performance. integrity. and a winning mindset, we promote 00% from within our company. Responsibilities in Entry Level Include: Assisting in the daily growth and development of our company Assisting with efforts of new business acu,uisition Expertly managing the needs of external Developing strong leadership and customers interpersonal skills JOB REDUIREMENTS Must be able to work full time. Ability to excel in unsupervised solo assignments as well as team projects. Oreat communication skills Must be able to work in an energetic. fast paced environment. 2 or 4 year college degree in related field preferred Why work for us? Company Paid Travel Competitive Pay Structure Weekly and monthly bonuses Upward mobility A fun, high energy work environment! No cubicles here, we work closely together as a team. - Apply on-line - 3.13÷ years old, work well without supervision. help with some marketing in your area 4.lf you’re hired as a service technician ymi mu need dryer vent clearing equipment and business sup.oi;ies to do this work, The tota mis for your dryer vent clearing equipment an.c business supplies i5 three hundred and emit’, five dollars. This cost is reimbursed and pair’ back to you as you work. Work with us, and learn a service trace If you would like to, apply call 1-800-903-bibS We are 0100 hiring chumney cleaners a air Cuct cleaners with erience and your ns 5 2 years ‘ev.r cieen,nc equipment. Lan to uppiy Other job seekers that may tare an r,tenesi r. this job; heating and cooling hvac mauntenanun repairs handyman flexible hours part tume home repair services transportation general labor home construction remodel appliance repair sales opportunity cleaners clear cleaning warehouse delivery office flooring apprentice truck transportation driver carpenter painter carpet installation washer roofing general labor landscape builder assistant laborer retail sales salesperson full time school training management advancernen’ EW hAVEN BECISTER Traditional Classifieds vw. nhregister.com (monster.com) Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Ct New Haven, CT 06511 licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time licensed n the State of Connecticut Home Heafth experience highly preferred. Openings in behavioral health program and in general nursing. Cand:dates must be computer literate, reliable an possess excellent communication and documentation sk:iis. Spanish speaking candidates will have preference. These positions will be filled within the next three weeks, so apply immediately. Excellent salary and benefits. Reliable vehicle necessary for travel throughout the greater New Years of Experience 1+ to 2 Years Education Level 1 locationalCareer Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Salary 23RD 28.00 $ /Four Apply un-line - - - — Patient Accounts Rep- Medicare VNA of South Central Connecticut is a non profit home health care agency. We have been serving the greater New Haven area for over lOU years. Our patient accounts department currently has an opening for an experienced Patient Accounts Rep for our Medicare accounts. Experience in Medical Billing is essential for this position. This full time position entails considerable computer and telephone work and a high degree of accuracy. Working closely with the clinical and billing department. this person performs a variety of duties which may include insurance eligibility, verification of coverage and enter authorizations into the clinical computer system. Ongoing knowledge of Medicare regulations and updates concerning home health billing is an important part of the position Experience in health care billing is essential and knowledge of home health care if strongly preferred. Years of Experience 2+ to 5 Years Education Level Associate Degree Salary 1755 21.00 $ /year Apply on-line - - - W rkforce Alliance $wig, if you are unemployed and seeking work you should connect to services coordinated by New Haven’s Workforce Alliance 560 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard NewHaven,CT 06519 — Account Manager North East Linen Supply is a malor suppter of hnen and uniform re,rtai serices to’ better restaurants and dining facii:ties. HeadqLortered r Linden NJ with acdmonvl operations n Nevu Hover, uT ar.o tie Boston area, tre company serves a •.‘niqueiy wide geography with a ccncentratwn m Manhattan, Over the last few years, the comoarn has groon organ.oay and thcugh acqu:sccn and has further arowtn opportumtes in ay of its current marl xis. NELS is sealing to add a member to ts Account Executive team. The [ompany offers a competitive salary, commission incentive opportunities and benefits. The Customer Account Mananer w:h deliver a hwh standard ‘of custcmer serxce tc our Huspitahty and corporate customers maintain account retention anu renewals, and buid revenue though asding on offerings and services to existing accounts, A key aspect of this position is cross functional team participation by building and maintaining good working reintionships with Dperations. Linen and Uniform, and other departmental staff. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Establish and maintain outstanding customer service within assigned geographic area. • Make direct service calls to resolve service concerns expeditiously and • Maintain close coordination with production department regarding service and customer issues. • Visiting cLstomers on a regular visitation schedule and performing routes rides weekly. • Call in regularly to Customer Service to advise of adjustments to Customers deliveries. • Help to educate Customers on proper ordering on time, correct amounts, seasonality ordering • Help to keep customers billing correct by quarterly audits, • Taking regular linen and garment inventories at our customers locations. Work on getting referrals for new business and add on business to existing accounts. • Maintain a current prospect list Complete Customer visitation reports at each visit. The Customer Account Manager will spend the majority of his/her time with customers and travelling to customer locations, Distance travel and occasional overnight stays is required, Successful completion of Criminal Background, Motor Vehicle Record and Drug Screen checks is required. Our team is looking for strong interpersonal, analytical, communication and customer service skills, and solid computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office software. Two years of service and route-based industry experience preferred. Please forward resume along with salary requirements, Reference job code: NELS- AM — - Apply un-line January 6, 2015 Sales Representative linen & Uniforms - North East Linen S.uppl’i is a major supplier of linir ansi uniform. ren:oi ser’ :ces :0 ox:x” rxstovrvrlc d:rlnc fac:hties NELS 5550cc :s 005 3 its Sados tears. The Cumtooy offers a salary, commission incentive opportunities nni benefits The Sales Representative solicits and securo r :lter. rdusrrn ord ao:t, 0 new chants f an.d seds prnno:es apcroen terovmd’ ‘rOSots xl’ services w.th.n a desicooted suEs terltcr,. 1::.v cv.. is responsible br securing new client appointment and successfully’ managing the sales pipeline renxirei tc ocheve alan. In nddtion ‘der’tdfcilg nr.d nrwr’t: new business op.surtun:’es. ce’eispir.o a n’s:: engagement, plan and ereovr.rg awrst oumpo::, initiatives. The Sales Representotiva is responsible fo gathering client intellicence prior to the firs appointment and building a program to meet che: needs. driving ciose rates The Ses Represen:xt’’’ necotiates oricing. rrgduct end ren:ai spt:ors vs coordinates necessary program demos. Duties:’ Develop specific territory growth plan am provide updates on progress vs. plan prospective client appointments via participation targeted telemarketing. drop offs, cold calling on. other selling strategies Prepare for diet appointments by executing client research, tadorini sales materials, and leveraging available resources Meet with prospective clients to secure thai business. Execute appropriate follc’w-up thu’s meetings to complete sales process. Meet diet timelines and deliverables. Proactively identify. salici and motivate targeted prospects using a variety o methods such as cold-calling, lead qualifyinc presenting proposals and sale.s funnel monagem.enl Maintain sales records and accurately fill out tax client paperwork. Actively participate in promotions contests. meetings and training. Follow compan Sales policies and procedures. including pnice/prod.c guidelines and new installation procedures Present a professional image. Build relationships communicate openly, educate customers, manogi customer needs and proactively work witM othe departments to smoothly transition a new customer Safely operate a vehicle tn each trip foiluwir, all applicable laws and company policy. Maintox vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular vehicl: maintenance. Follow written and verbal instructions Perform other’ tasks as dre:ted tx superxison Uualifications:Bachelor’s Degree preferne.c Business Administration/Management. Marketing aiss. or other business development related fields, Must possess an acceptable driving record. Must be able to pro’i,de evidence of a rjrnxen s3ie’ track record 3 years of outside B2B sole. evperience Experience specializing in new busines: acquisition Ability to influence decision makers at l levels of an organization. from a CEO to a front offic: professional Apply on-line ‘ , - - - www. nhregister.com (monstcr.corn) Administrative Assistant Our client is currently seeking a well-organized professional with high attention to detail ft join their Administrative team. This is a part time ositicn tith the pcssibility 51 becoming full time. Th;s pcs;t.cn ‘s a :mmsmate need that tan start as soon as Dec 30th!!! Benefits: * Randstad offers benefit options from week one! * Working environment is easily accessible and offers a family-oriented feel! Pos:tiun WILL become permanent for the right match Ideal candidates will have minimum 2 years of administrative experience. The Administrative assistant must have a strung attention to detail. All candiia:es must also possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Job Duties: * Prepare weakly bulletins and an ENewsletter. as wall as a quarterly printed newsletter. Manage content on website. including posting new matariai weekly and Facebook updates • Maintain mailer database * Create or design brochures and flyers for website Maintain office supplies a Manage website calender end coordinate events calendars Working hours: 8-5 Pay: m7-2Dhr ft start Requirements: • Associates Degree ‘Minimum of 2 years administrative experience ‘Strong written and verbal ski!ls a must • Must be familiar with ExceL and Microsoft Office. • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint is preferred To epply please email your resume ft john.northreprendstadusa.com or Please take a moment to register with us at www.rendstadstaffing.com Randstad is a wind leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents wIN listen carefully to your employment needs and then work &:igentI ta match your skills and qu&ifications to the nht ,cz a3d :tipany. Whether you’re !ooking for temporar. tewpcrary-tz’permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. EEl) Employer Race. Religion, Color. National Origin. Citizenship. Sex, Ag Disability. Ancestry. Veteran Status. Geretic Information. Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law. NEW HAVEN REGISTER Traditional Classifleds COMPANIONS S HOMEMAKERS We are seeking a Care Coordinator to join our team in our New Haven and Fairfield offices. Tlis is a full-time hourly position with opportunity for advancement competitive wages. benefits. 401K. and paid training. RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS: -Responding ft client and ceregiver needs in a timely and professional manner -Coordinating coverage for elderly clients using propriety scheduling system -Ability to identify and resolve issues, and multi-task in a busy fast paced environment a cover letter along with your resume include Please Jonathan.Hunt!elderly-care.com CT Dli HCA 0000101 Sales Representative HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is one of the nation’s largest agent distribution channels. We are looking for ambitious candidates who have a growth mindset. Our Sales Representatives offer a variety of life, health, supplementaL retirement end long-term care products from over ISO highly rated carriers. so they can provide the solutions driven guidance their clients need. As a Sales Representative, you’ll provide a consultative approach ft create en innovative solution that best fits the needs of each individual client. Our multi-line product portfolio provides an increased ability ft market and cross sell existing and new clients. HaalthMarkats industry leading compensation and the ability ft earn above industry averages, offers the capabIlity to grow your income faster than you may have aver thought possiblt Exceptional career opportunities:- National strength and local focus- Competitive Compensation Package • Our new independent sales agents have the opportunity to generate commissions based on personal sales production.• A very successful agent has the potential ft earn commissions of 80.000 or more per year.- Access to a broad portfolio of highly rated companies- Extanded client opportunities through cross selling- Innovative proprietary technology platform- Continued support to grow and diversify your business Sales Representative Requirements:- Self-starter with the ability ft work independently- Strong and ethical performance- Excellent time-management and phone skills- Coachable and competitive spirit Passion for making a difference in the community Ability ft earn client trust- Desire and dedication for a long term professional career Apply on-line December 30, 2014 En:rv ICVC Saes Pr:fessina’s Train?; Prcec Jc a s::esst! tar Cl etre;7e3a.-a Ss:s. professionals earning untapped commissions, nterna promotions and complete job satisfaction, This sale: position is specifically designed to give entr leve :arda:es rotator exc:sdre 1 nn :1 B,.s:;as — — Deie :pne!r. 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Why’ We’re — different - - Profess;wa Development Ample paid vacation and holidays Access to the latest technology, such as laptops smart phcnes and tab:ets A dynamic social program fc ,ith iar r’.s events, parties. and act’vties, incitding an annua bonus in the form of a company trip to a tropica destination for you and a significant other - - — - Apply on-lIna - nhregistercom (monstr.corn) lii RE\V .iJEll 5T’ EW [I:WE IIL(;!SIEH Traditional Classifieds December 30, 20 I 4 Furniture Repair Technicians Eommunication Techncian I, nstaL{ation Srvic :., Corncast LI Jub Surnmry: 1esuris0a fur dEmonstrat.ng a sufficErt apttude : acq0rng Lr sk3s ard: o; ledge rt i id in t : Every day at Jordan’s, people like you are transforming no performance of tb tasks rIatng to broadband nstIatiun and troubIeshaotnq sctvitis. Provides wrt’:en and fi&;d assessmnts mEeting/excdng nmcast EripIoye Standards. 2 supervsr approv$ wL be used i determine nLn ret te the next ie i. 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Ire L.mes000ts tte urc. d trom toe tap to C CL. stomvrs v .ipmvn.. lnstahs and removes converters in crier to prom do customer with urervues or domrgrades in service and determines acceptability of service by reviewing picture quality hollowing cor,r. ection of cable service in order to proside the best pa ssible service for the customer.- Provides the customer wi. th materials recardino, cirannel line use of c50500tor and. ccmpaiy paces as then reiate to the cus:cmer as. as iiemor.stratec these c- in to educate the customer an the use of the equierrent and camparo 1 guisednes. Slear.s warmers, an: stccrs or eq i r i b or d to p Ii q t t according to the National Electrical Rode (HER) in order to prot.ect emp aye xs. customers, and equipment frv:n electrical shock or damage. Properly operates and maintains installation tools and eqainment. Reports need for vehicle repair or service when required and/cr prescribed. Reports any accidents, losses, injuries, or property damage to Supervisor and customer when appropriate. Applies knowledge and sbills of trairins on the ub IP. order prepare for transiinon to the next level and performs other duties as requested by Superuisor o wider - derstand he importance of custz.mc-r service. we want to talk’ to too’) Our furniture Repair Technicians are trained’ to fully repair all furniture wf ether i:t b’e ‘ccc and leather rosa ro co ena’rnc rec ,n F.st:.cr furniture whoa in the wines, cur’ ccmoanv’ vans, ncr E:rnnure it e:’uir lechndeiare troiuu;i tc. cur customers tomes to ertorw in bume repa’i rs and pro’’id .lent customer service, m evce (I’ you are mechanically inclined and have an eye for onion, this may ho the career for you! acEs - Respensihi!ities include: Refinishes and patches namaged furniture including paint, stain, enamel or lacquers; mixes points and stains to match existing finish Repairs and rebuilds damaged leather or upholstery furniture Repairs or replaces damaged. mechanical parts of furniture Loads, unloads, and transports tools between stops Sets up end operates such tools as power drills, sanders, saws, and other tools required for repair Completes repair related paperwork and other documentation as required Safely drives company can to customers’ homes to assess and repair damaged furniture Effectively educates and informs customers or repair techniques end/or warranty programs Maintains chemicals, tools, and equipment to DSHA standards The nuahfied cancJate must hove the buoying’ Must be abie to lift up to 110 pounds Must have a c’elid iicense and possess a safe driving record Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with difficult customer situations. Must have a pusuti’.le and professional demeanor Must maintain a professional appearance at all hines. if you re ready tu make. a difference in your career, we are interested in speaking with you) Jordan’s Furniture is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Visit our Careers page to learn, more! Apply on-bn’e - — - - departmental goals and objectives. Ability to use basic cable installation tools and hxry tools nod erfvrr’ ‘shy high places (on poles and roofs,) ir.oluding climbing poles w:th proper.’ equ:pment (safety bolt, strap :J’rnbes, ladders, and baoket trucks (18 to 20 feet,) as determined by the systems requirements. Reads general system iayov:v from blueprints, basic knowledge of mathematics, cable television products and services. Knowledge of the Nationai Electrical Rode (NEIl,) the National Electrical Safety Rode (NESC.) the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). various state and local codes including 0.0. 95 and 0.0. 28. (when applicable.) and the policies and procedures by RATV installation activities. Rommunioates with customers in a clear and straight forward manner. Proven xbil’ty ::: work independently and to prioritize and organize effectively. Manipulates connectors, fasteners, ‘core and, use bar: tools, works in areas with exposure to moderate noise levels, Lifts and carries loads of 70 ,bs or more works is confined spaces such as orav.zl spaces or attics, works while standing 50 -70% of the time and performs work near power lines and electricity. Works within manufacturers rated weight capacity for all equipment, including but nat limited to ladders and aerial lifts. Drives company vehicle in performance of duties in a safe and responsible manven while working and traaeling in inclement weather. Vision ability: close vision, peripheral visiar, and. ability ta a/oct focus and able to manipulate objects such as pens. keyboard and mouse. Normal work shift n-wi ivoiche weel:x.nds may include ID hour days for 4 days a week and available to work oeertime including weekends, oxevmgs and holidays. Exposure to moderate noise level, aogs or other animals, oonst:’L.ctian areas, or tve pun;ic w generul. may be u concern, Able to apply common sense, theory, and experience to decision-making; able to recognize similarities between past and present situation; able to identify key issues or use inductive reasoning in complex situations and to communicate courteously and pro-actively: able to learn customers’ short term end long term needs; see issues froT customers oositinr., and recommeod products cr serv;ce, able to promote customer focus employees asd partnerships wita customers. Abie to persist and finsn projects Sespite oostaoies. or reoire:t voei.o ecciorno’ to follow vistructions or take act;on and address opportun:bes with little superxisic.n: ab:e to take extra steno prevent mistakes or create opportunities. Regular consistent and punctual attendance, MLst te able to ,osnk. nign:o and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. Able to use active listening skills or attend to non verbal cues to better understand others perspectives, behaviors or motivations; able to empathize with others’ needs and respond sensitively; able to use good judgment when responding and respond to objections saccrssfully. Gampletion of 45 days (maximum) of service emr.iayees must complete the certfcation as rec,Lirec., Toe empLoyer must have successfully completed the following traovg programs, Safety Program, Company-specific :roi.viv.c cx policies and procedures, installer Training. Sustainer Sontact. Product Knowledge and Sales. After tie eitiaI 45 da,e an employee may be advanced to the neat level provided that there has bean satisfactory development of the necessary skills and ability to perform the above tasks as determned by the certification assessments including passing the written assessment, skills assessment and meet [omcast Employee Standards, and supervisor’s appraxal.iob Specification: High School or Equivalent- Denerally requires 0-2 years related experience Somoast is an Affirmative Aotion/EEU employer Mr’F/D/V Apply on-line - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A fresh start for yotur careerj By SUSUR LnyWLL, Moriter Cgnrrthnitin Writer What do you need to do to find the kind of enjoyment or progress you want in your career? Joel Garfinkle, founder of Dream Job Coaching. a consuiting firm specializing in per sonal fulfillment and professional transformation based in Oakland, California, offers these suggestions. ments to your resume, which you should be updating regularly. CULT1YATE FRIENDSHIPS AT WORK Your coworkers can under stand and appreciate what [tie is like in your office better than anyone else. Take the time to develop friendly relationships with them. You 11 benefit per sonally and professionally from DETEflMIliE WHICH ASPECTS the time you invest in getting to OF YOWl oa YOU LIKE know them. Then find a way to do more SEE THE BIG PICTURE AND THE of whatever that is. When you LIT1I..E PICTURES are engrossed in a project you What is the big picture— like, your workday will be ener vision—for your overall your gizing rather than draining. You may also find that the tasks you professional life? Now what are the small daily steps or little enjoy are the same ones a coworker or boss dislikes. Find pictures that will get you there? out if you can work out a win- Make a small goal, like joining a professional organization or win situation. finding a mentor—something LEARN FROM THE BEST you can accomplish today. AROUND YOU MAKE SURE YOU’RE ON Who in your office seems to THE RIGHT PATH really enjoy—and excel—at their work? What can you learn Are you really doing what from them? People who like you want to do? Does what you corning to work radiate positive think you should be doing energy, and their spirit can be interfere with what you want to infectious. Let the energy rub be doing? None of the above off on you. suggestions will work if your career isn’t aligned with your DETERMINE YOUR true interests, personality traits CASEER SIGNATURE and natural abilities, If a career If you had to write down one assessment is in order, make statement that would encom this your first priority. pass who you are (or want to (opyrihr 2014 Monster be) professionally and personal Worldwide, Inc. All R4ghts ly, what would it say? Take Reserved. You may nor copy, some time to clarify your reproduce or distribute this article unique signature, and use this without the prior written permis statement as a guiding force in sion of Monster Worldwide, This pursuing what you want to do article first appeared on Monster. and whom you want to be. corn. To see other career-related RECOGNIZE WHAT YOU CAN articles, visit http://career-ad vice. AHO CANlOT CONTROL ‘nonster corn. For recruitment articles, visit http://hiring. moo. Write down the things that ster. corn/hr/hr-best-practices. aspx. stress you out at work. Circle the ones you have control over, and cross out the ones you dont. Vow to stop spending energy on the crossed-out items redirect your energy on finding solutions to the problems you can change. DO THE JOB ABOVE YOUR CURRENT POSiTION Offer to take on some of the responsibilities in the position just above you. Becoming famil iar with that role makes you an obvious choice for future pro motion. ACCOMPLISH PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT YOUR RESUME When taking on new proj ects, try to select those that will most likely benefit you. Be sure to quantify the results of your work and add these accomplish- How to Effectively Market Yourself for a Job When You’ve Been Long-Term Unemployed wwvv.shrrnorg job is a devastating excerience. Not finding one right away is even more cliscoorzroing. our c; end tne more dedicated you are, tile more ikeiy your searcrl cviH be a JusL’’C cnencnce. For Hume.n Resource Management (SHRM) is tne largest HR association in the world. vth more than 27 5,000 mend.sers, Our memOers, HR professionals in organizations representing all sizes and industries, recognize that as a result of the yeors.-crlg c‘conomic downturn, an unprecedented number of Americans have been unemployed for six months or more. We are e ducating our members on how to review their organization’s hiring procedures to ensure they do not intentionally or inach’ertc‘ntiy give iess consideration to certain jon candidates based solely on therr unemployment status. Nevertneless, having a resume with gaps in work history can pose a challenge for the job seeker. This challenge is not insurmountaoie, and 51 150 memnes offer the foilowirlg advice to help you, as ajob seeker, put your best foot forward. Step 1: Approach yourjob search as though it WERE yourjob order to estao;sn a strjcturnd EDsn’o:c’ yew— ua to eight flours a day—to f:ncl;ng ajob. Set a schedu0 wtn daily tasks olocking otT 2 p nm to 0 cm. by. deadline say. Giving yourself a efficient. nzirtir’ e. Hero a scnc’oule makes people more on en snrricet;en or make your caSs is better than saving youll get around to it as soon as you can. nut L ngness to IL r n oar orljoh L i c r I t tL CL and o n cc a new soIls or aopiv tne old ones in a different way. if sou arc’ reesng stuck, seek out groups of people who are in the same situation. Many community centers, re5gieus errtOc’z ansI ether organizations host meetings for job seekers. It may help you to discuss your efforts with others. - Step 2; Stay active by engaging in productive activities Find activities to show that you are still engaged in your community and focused on gaining skills and qualifications. Activities also till time on your resume, showing employers that you haven’t been stagnant since you left your previous position. Personal Development or Professional Development . CUsses at a community college, university or training program can keep you up-to-date with technology and other trends in your fieid so that you Il be informed when you do go on interviews or even chat informally with employers. F lens! coucational institutions Fave career centers with well-connected advisors vzho know what employers are looking for sine wile is hirino. Consider a training program or temporary position, offered by many employers. Short-term positions give you a chance to test-drive a specific job or company. . Development Through Volunteer Engagement Volunteering can involve much more than planting trees and painting buildings; it’s also a great way to learn new skills. You can design a website, organize an event, write letters on behalf of the organization or have any variety of other responsihilrties. Volunteering at a specific Volunteering can give you exposure to a new field or allow you to try out a new career. organization you want to work for is an excellent way to get your foot in the door and make a notable first impression. If you can show you are a valuable and effective volunteer, employers will think you may make a valuable and effective employee. Volunteering enables you to expand your network. By working on a cause yoci are passionate about, you will meet likeminded people, some of whom may be able to help with your job search. Volunteering is a fun and valuable way to break up the monotony and provide you with an anchor while you look for ajob. it can also provide a sense of accomplishment. Step 3; Update and revise your resume Understand tile online application process before submitting your resume. Applying for ajob today requires that you tailor your resume to the specific position. Before submitting your resume, make sure it contains some of the key words that are ec LlIrled in tnejob description. Use terms that apply to the specific job and/or industry. Sprinkling in newer terms can show that you’re current with the tecflriology and other trends of the field. Include accomplishments—both at work and outside of it—so employers can see how you’ve done, not just what you’ve done. Quantifi your experiences. Use numbers to communicate changes or improvements you have made over a specific period. Examples include quantitative gains in production or performance, notable customer satisfaction, greater organizational performance, cost reductions or cost avoidance. Include legitimate volunteer or nontraditional work experience, to eliminate or decrease any gaps in employment. If your formal education occurred more than 10 years ago, consider taking dates off and adding other training or education you nave obtained since then. Step 4; Network, network, network Networking is still tIle most effective way to find out aboutjobs. Prepare your “eievator speech,” in which you describe your si<iiis. and career goals in two minutes. Preparing ahead helps you take advantage of opportunities to taik, at a moment’s notice, with sonleorle who may be in a position to help you. . Reach out to family, friends, neighbors and associates. Usc your connections to your advantage. The more people you know, the better your chances of finding and landing a job. Talk with your previous employers and co-workers. People who have seen you at vvork before and are in your field of experience carl he the best people to know. Seek out community groups for assistance, including those for unemployed people, who help one another with leads, references and other support. Programs, both formal and informal, have started in communities nationwide. If you can’t find a group in your community, start one, With nearly a quarter of Americans laid off at some point because cc f the recession ‘iou do not have to be alone in your search. Be willing to help others in your groups. Paying it forward can be of scent tenefir wnen your colleagues get settled in a new role. Not only will it help you, but it looks great to businesses if you let them knovivo started a group or are active in one that helps people in the community. • Use online sites, including Linkedln. ncn have a L;nk’edln proMo, create one. Emoioyers use this site to look for new talent so make sure USUS roPe contains rcccccnrds that are relevant to jobs tnat interest you. Use the ;.c’arch function on Linkedin to find profiles of people seeking positions simiiar to wont ‘ou are interested in Then uSC tease rDrofie5 as templates to modify your profke. Sec edra: companies your connections and their connections have worked for. Those who worked at a company ;. coo Pee Stii <nova peonle who work there. join a: ec:s that ani’ to yoU. Many industries, regions and even companies have their own napes. These are a great S.S.: s;. ofornlat:ccs ava a way to keep current witn whats happening in a particular field. • Reach out to employers that interest you. Mane comnan:es host open houses or exhibitions to showcase their work. If it looks interesting to you. check it out. Ad; clue shuns and make some contacts, too. If you want to talk with someone at an organization, go for it. Reach out to a firm you have great interest in and ask to. come’ and learn more about it. Dont mention employment in the first conversation. A good first impression can lead to that impo; tart referral or helpful information. Look for local nonprofit or government organizations that can help you with your job search. Never pay an organization to find you ajob—most likely it is not a legitimate business. Take acreantage of the services that government-funded Career One Stop centers offer. These centers provide free assistance to job seekers. More information is available at http/www.carccronestop.org/ Learn about local nonprofit organizations serving the long.Term unemployed. The programs are as varied as the commun:ties tney serve and can be researched online. Step 5: Become More Technologically Proficient Ifis no secret that many employers 1001< U their applicants online. While most people know to keep offensive pictures and po’sts off Facebook, you can take this a step further by creating a brand for yourself. Use Linkedln as your primary tOol, hut earn more about how to effectively use Twitter and Facebook as a means of “branding yourself.” Social networks are an excellent way to interact with potential employers. Sharing information via a status update on Linkedlo or re-tweeting or tweeting at an employer or sending messages on Facebook with relevant information can get you noticed. Scanning blogs on relevant topics allows you to stay up-to-date with the industry and hear different perspectives. Commenting on blogs and engaging with their authors are other valuable methods of gaining contacts in the field. Joining listserves is a great way to crowdsource your information gathering. People often mention opportunities they heard 01 or topics they think are worth sharing. Although it’s efficient to comb through the larger online job boards, it’s worth noting that many listings receive hundreds of applicants. One way to find less visible opportunities is to research what companies you might like to work for and search their sites for vacancies. It takes longer to do this, but you mayjust find that perfect under-the-radar opportunity. Following up your application with a message to the company contact person further enhances your potential of being noticed. If you need help in navigating the world of computers or even getting access to a computer consider a local library. Most libraries have computers available to the public, and some offer free resources like classes or coaching. Career One-Stops also offer classes and computers for public use. Step 6: Prepare for your future interview Get fit by exercising and eating right. When you feel good you will come across well in an interview. Consider how you look. A good haircut and neat, clean business attire are a way to say “I respect myself.” You don’t hare to buy exp’ens.tve suits if you don’t have the budget; just scour the resale shops, and make sure the clothes fit and are clean ann ironed. Address gaps in your resume’s work history upfront. Offering an explanation prevents a potential employer from maidnp ,assumptions that may be incorrect. Similarly, take the opportunity to address any possible concerns about your being c’..’erqualified for the position. When a candidate raises the issue, this can help put an employer’s mind at ease. Never underestimate the value of a handwritten note. Send one to each person who takes time to meet with you in an interview or wth whom you have a key networking conversation. In a high-tech world, the high-touch approach always gets nrc tided. Online Resource for the Job Seeker www.shrtn.org/workforcereadiness —SHRM developed this webpage to house information about workforce readiness and lung term unemployment. Information on this site can give you a better understanding of how HR professionals view these issues. Jb J.ntrdw kostL’r CmrfriLiutiw Writ For many job seekers, the”Do you have any questiofl for me?” portion of an interview signals the end is near. It’s tempting to just sav”no” and get out of the hot seat as quickly as pocs ible, hut fight that urge. Asking questions shows the intervielver You were listening while they were talking, con vevs your interest in the com pany and helps you decide if it’s where you want to work. After all. inter’.ICWS are a two way street the hiring team decides whether you’re what they want in an employee, and you decide if the company culture and specific role are where you want to devote your time and energy for the foreseeable future. -- Here are five essential ques tions you should ask In a job interview. 1. “flow tn you define suc ce’s for this job?” This question helps you get a clear understanding of what the job entails and the expc tations the company will have for you in it, says John Cross— man, president of real estate management firm Crossman & Corn panv. For example, if you’re apply ing for a sales position, an answer to this question might be that you acquire 10 new cli ents in the next 90 days. It may also be that you upsell current customers by 25 per cent over 90 days. As a candi date, you’ll want to know whether you’ll be cold-calling prospects or focusing on exist ing customers before you make your decision. 2. Somethbtg specific about the organization It’s always a great idea to ask a question tnat shows you did your research before the inter view says Chris Delaney, author ofThe 73 Rules of Influencing the Interview,” He recommends building rapport and showcasing your research skills with a technique he calls “share expertise. ask ques tion.” His example: “I recently read that the organization is look ing to break into Europe. What do you foresee as the main barrier with this proj ect?” 3.”Can I have a quick tour?” See also:”Can I meet some people I’d he working with?” Both questipns will get you out of the interview room and allow you to get a better look at the office. This will give you a chance to gauge co-worker interaction, workspace design (lighting, noise level, cleanli ness) and the deoartment as a whole, says Michelle Corner, practice area leader and vice president at the Messina Group. a staffing consulting firm, Requesting a tour or a quick inttoduction to potential co workers also “signals to the interviewer that a candidate is taking a ye” ted interest in the position,” she says. 4. “What is your favorite part about working here?” “Companies, like job candi dates, are putting their best foot forward during the inter view process, often highlight ing all of thir corporate perks. By asking every person you interview with what they like best about working at the company you’ll get a better sense of thie perks that people regularly experience versus the perks that live only on paper,” explains Sherr Dixon a senior vice president at Adecco Staffing US. “If the interviewer responds that they love how they can make their yoga class each night and log hack onto work From home if needed, then you know the corn panv takes work-life balance seriously,” she explains. 5. “Do you see any reason T might not be a gdod fit for this position?” It rna’ seem counterinftjtjve to inquire about your poten tial flaws during an intervie hut it’s actually a great thing to bring up at the end of the interview says Morgan Nich ols, managiçig partner at Chi cago-based recruiting and staffing firm Torrev & Gray. “This gives you an opportuni ty to know that the interview er js thinking about you and gives you a last chance to clar ify any misconceptions they may have or elaborate further on sernething important.” I .Bv Catherine C.onlan, learn more than the specified lob description,” There are lots of advantages ‘1 OU’LL GAiN EXPERIENCE FAST to working at a small bw..L ti.essif von have what it takes, Life at a small business is You need to he ready for an fastunoving. 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To see other career-related an,t.clcs, visit htrp:,./”coreara.dmscc. rnortster. cc no For recruitment articles, WsIt 5fl’/ ‘Imirirno ster. cc,,mn. ‘hg.drr-best-pra.cticcs. asr.u. - nttp ‘clok.t .gov rQidytovork Ready To Work Program summery On October 15, 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor announced S 169,771,960 In grants to expedite the employment of Americans struggling with long-term unemployment. The grants are part of the Ready to Work Partnership (Ready To Work) initiative to support and scale innovative collaborations between empfoyers, nonprofit organizations and federal job training programs to help connect ready-to-work Americans with ready-to-be-filled jobs. (in CT $12 million) - This program responds to the President’s call to action to support and expand public-private partnerships that are helping long-term unemployed individuals get back to work. The Ready To Work grant program will provide those experiencing long-term unemployment with a range of training and supportive and specialized services leading to rapid employment in middle and high-skilled jobs. Ready To Work projects are built around a comprehensive, up-front assessment of long-term unemployed individuals’ needs and skills, resulting in customized interventions across three tracks: 1) intensive coaching and other short-term, specialized services culminating in directjob placement into middle and high-skilled jobs; 2) short-term interventions leading to employment into middle and high-skilled jobs; and 3) accelerated skills training along a career pathway to middle and high skilled jobs. Projects incorporate work-based training models with earning components for long-term unemployed workers through models such as on-the-job training (OJT), paid work experience, paid internships, and Registered Apprenticeships. These programs also include tangible commitments from employers and other partners to provide employment opportunities, technical skills training, and on-the-job training and other paid work experience for H-I 13 occupations, while also addressing the barriers, income needs, and supportive service needs unique to long-term unemployed workers. To find out more about opportunities for you in the New Haven area - Workforce Alliance Main Office New Haven: 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. I Phone: 203.867.4030 Voice/TDD 203-624-1493 x258 CT Works Career Centers Hamden: 37 Marne Street { Phone: 203.859.3200 Meriden: 85 West Main Street I Phone: 203.238.3688 New Haven: 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. I Phone: 203.867.4030 Email: info@workforcealliance.biz W rkforce Alliance i...; •;‘ ..ç. , . :Ir,.. •‘ .. http://www.workforceallianc e.hiz -.., ..‘: — contact: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT What is WIA? WIA” stands for the “Workforce Investment Act.” This legislation, passed by Congress in 1998, provides federal funds for employment and training assistance. WIA services help people improve their opportunities for getting a job, increase their wages, and provides money for job skills training. The WIA program is administered by a Workforce Investment Boards (or WIB) in each region of CT. WIA procedures vary depending on the region of the state in which a person lives. But the basic procedure is: • Contact a CT Works office and tell staff that you interested in WIA training. • You will be scheduled for a WIA orientation/overview session. After the WIA orientation/overview session, you will be scheduled for another meeting to see whether you are eligible for WIA. For adults, WIA funds are divided into 2 categories. If you meet the requirements of one of these categories, you are eligible. Adult have low income and lack job skills that are currently in demand, or Dislocated Worker have been or will be laid off because of the current economic situation (as opposed to leaving a job for personal reasons) and need job skills that are currently in demand. — — If you are eligible, a case manager will review training options with you. Please note that WIA funds are limited. Even if you are eligible, training funds are not guaranteed Get Started — visit a CT Works Office or go to: www.workforcealflance. bz r F I 1111 5T. ‘.2 T LV F TI I ill TI i ,T ,. , T ‘ Fbi 13 F 1 I Tfl Ty3 ,‘i i’bI I ii 1 U C,rH — - ii eL. 1,1 ITL:..33F.’F.; U 5’ b:T F 1 F ru 1’ TI’ 111 H H O I H L 1’ HF C Wokh 0 — T ‘TIlT * — i’’ IT ,“ C Hin Ti I’ T T, 5 ‘ ‘U’ U , U TT IT1’ n LI ‘‘U TI 1 T TI IT TI I,T ITI, 1’TI I I 1)’ in ITIJ 11 1 I 1 U. I I I Ti ‘II IT IT a.na$LF IT u I Las F U VT’ ‘I ii ii ‘IT 1 ‘<II FuL, F.eF.’. 22, •LLLH.L:iFbb We.:UL H.. FT. FILL, i:FLi..L-’.4.:.FLF FFF:.HTLITV Eu.. b. H.,., LiF,:.,L. I. Feb. 4 FuLL Feb. iLL i:’FL,.TF:FLL T Lee., FuTb, :2 TLT Lu.. U•. ‘Lb,I•e.Ii H — kick - F : I F TT I’ H’ LV I’ j T 1 IL 1U T I 2 ,l’ ITT UI’ , I FUTITII I’I. ‘I I . 1’ ‘ IT’ 2 1’ I I IT FiiL. IL b:,.:u.,u.1 iU,Ti:i :F5H1J’Lt throogh Friday. p.m. Monday Open 8:00 am, to -1:30 (203) 8593200 37 Maine St Ha mden 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. Unesday. Jhorsday and Fr) clay. Open 0:30 am. to 6:00 p.m. Monday & Wednesday. (203) 624- 1 493 Blvd 56)) FiT I. Orasse New Haven LOCATIONS Your starting point/or getting ready and bee k to work! .H:T’ n t.I 1 [C. ,I CTDOL WorkforceAllince CT L4”bfhS Rides ToW rk Rides To Work Gets You To Job Interviews Congratulations. You have a job interview at a business in another town. How are you going to get there? Check out RTW. — The road to employment starts with an interview. Today’s jobs are often many miles away from where people live, RTW may provide transportation to job interviews or job fairs, across town or 30 miles away. In many cases, the job fairs are on-site at employers that also have regular transportation available for workers. 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519 T: 203-867-4030 x245, F: 203-562-1106, E: mkrauss@workforcealliance.biz The Workforce Alliance and the CT Department of Labor often arrange on-site job fairs at an employer’s location. Job fairs are a big help for employers. Reading your resume is not enough; employers must meet and interview job-seekers. Job fairs save employers time and money, and increase your chances of landing a good job. The RTW Auto Emergency Fund Car repair bills and the rising cost of insurance can take a big chunk out of a paycheck. Sometimes, it’s just too much. The RTW Auto Emergency Fund offers one-time grants up to $600 to help you keep your car on the road. Use it for repairs, registration or driver’s license fees, or to pay car insurance. Don’t let a bump in the road keep you from getting to work. - Start Right Don’t let the cost of commuting keep you from taking a job. Try “Job Starter”, the RTW program that provides free transportation for your first month of employment. “Job Starter” gives you time to catch up and begin affording the commute. — Eligible employees can also get ongoing subsidized shuttle bus service to jobs on heavily traveled routes along the shoreline from Milford to Old Saybrook. Who Can Get A Ride? Rides to Work serves eligible low-income residents in South Central Connecticut. Do you see yourself? I am on public assistance I am not on public assistance, but I support minor children Areas Served The South Central region of Connecticut ranges from the cities of New Haven, Meriden and Middletown to the suburban areas of Milford, Derby, Hamden, West Haven, Orange, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Westbrook and Old Saybrook. The region divides between the two large urban areas of New Haven and Meriden. Rides to Work has developed specific projects for many of the cities and towns throughout the region. Some of the projects connect city to city or include the entire region. New Haven Greater New Haven Transit District Donna Carter, Executive Director 203-288-6282 Middletown, Meriden Middletown Transit District Thomas Cheeseman, Administrator 860-346-0212 www.cityof middletown/Transit/transit.htm Milford Milford Transit District Henry Jadach, Executive Director 203-874-4507 Wirkorce t??wlr, Jllz9LcL Li ivkRAS ftt r44atr’...: Rides Thik - ExOffenders Programs The Workforce Alliance supports four CTWorks Career Centers, providing services for job seekers and employers within the South Central Connecticut region. There are 20 CTWorks Career Centers, statewide. Job development job fairs have the people you need. Workforce Alliance offers an array of job development services to employees looking for jobs and careers, through our employee services professionals at the four CTWorks Career Centers. Job Fairs can be a great source of information. Click here to for Information on upcoming job fairs. Job-seekers can visit our computer lab, workshops or make an appointment to meet with an employment specialist, who may suggest training opportunities. If you are looking for the ideal job or help with writing a cover letter check out our career resource library. - The Job & Career ConneCTion is a good tool for students, teachers, counselors, job developers, job seekers, and anyone who wants complete information on jobs and careers. The Job & Career ConneCTion also provides help in writing a résumé, getting through the job interview, and finding day care for your children. CTWorks’ Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) offers employers the opportunity to hire eligible participants for 16 weeks of employment at no charge. Employees are paid $8 per hour for up to 20 hours work per week during the program. Learn More - The CTWorks Disabty Program Navigator is a centrvl point & contact and information for employers and employees with workplace issues. The Navigator is ar excellent resource on any program designed to help people with disabilities to enter and remain in the workplace. An entirely new set of workers, many with skills and capabilities much-sought-after in the labor market, are contributing to the state economy. The CTWorks Career Centers are operated by HRA, Inc. The CTWorks Career Center in New Haven is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:3’) p.m. and on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. CTWorks in Hamden, Middletown and Meriden are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Workforce Alliance Main Office Blvd. I Phone: 203.867.4030 I VoiceITDD 203-624-1493 x258 Ella Grasso T. New Haven: 560 CT Works Career Centers Hamden: 37 Mame Street I Phone: 203.859.3200 Meriden: 85 West Main Street I Phone: 203.238.3688 Mlddletown: 645 South Main Street I Phone: 860.754-5030 New Haven: 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. I Phone: 203.867.4030 Email: infocworkforcealliance.biz http:llwww.workforcealliance.biz/ Suppiementaa Nutrition A i-ssistance Program 0 Putting Healthy Food Within Reach Employment and Training Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formery known as Food Stamps) recipients throughout Connecticut may be eligible to participate in an Employment and Training Program. The Employment and Training program was created by Congress in 1987 as a means to assist able-bodied clients in obtaining employment. From the start, the purpose of the Employment and Training program has been to help SNAP households gain skills that will increase self-sufficiency. States are allowed flexibility in designing and operating their Employment and Training programs. If you are receiving SNAP in Connecticut, and not receiving financial assistance from the Temporary Family Assistance program, you may be eligible to participate in one of the following activities; English as a Second Language, General Equivalency Diploma, Adult Basic Education, Work Experience or Structured Job Search Skill Training. The Connecticut Employment and Training program also offers short term vocational programs at several area colleges and nonprofit providers. DSS has currently partnered with ten organizations to provide these Employment and Training program services. They are: 1. Career Resources Bridgeport 203-610-8677 2. Community Renewal Team Hartford 860-560-5765 3. Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Franklin 860-859-4100 ext. 22 4. The Kennedy Center Waterbury 203-365-8522 ext. 239 5. Capital Community College Hartford 860-905-5029 6. Opportunities Industrialization Center New London 860-447-1731 7. Gateway Community College New Haven 203-285-2408 8. Asnuntuck Community College Enfield 860-253-3128 9. East Hartford 860-727-6793 New Haven 203-624-1493 x270 Goodwin College 10. Workforce Alliance All nine have entered into agreements with DSS to help eligible SNAP recipients gain the skills they need to find employment in the currentjob market. All ten do their own recruiting and will be happy to discuss their programs with Connecticut SNAP recipients. Interested persons do not need to live in the town where the services are provided and may self-initiate at any location. For information on the E&T program, go to the Employment & Training wwwJns.usda.gov/snap/rules/ Memo/Support/employment-training.htm content Last Modified on 5/ 2/2014 12:32:13 PM CAREER RESURES Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training Orientation and Informational Workshop Do you need help finding a job? Do you need training for a new career? If so, we are here to help you. The Department of Social Services encourages all working age SNAP participants to seek jobs that provide financial self-sufficiency. To find out how Career Resources, Inc. (CR1) can help, you are invited to attend the SNAP Employment & Training Orientation and Informational Workshop. CR! is offering several opportunities to eligible SNAP recipients so that you can gain skills, training or experience that will increase your employment prospects and jumpstart your career. During the orientation, you will learn how we can help you to: Improve your ability to obtain regular employment where you can grow Increase your income earnings to better provide for yourself and your family Identify the different types of employment activities you can get involved in...for free Understand what you must do to remain eligible to take advantage of our program and services If you are interested in attending an orientation, please call for information regarding our upcoming workshops We look forward to seeing you at the orientation!! Jessica Cardenas, SNAP E&T Program Coordinator (203) 624-1493 ext 270 cardenas@careerresources.org CeFtified Nurse Aide What is ACE? Co’ecrAs:c F ‘u ‘e’ C uses stode:s t’ 1 ro a::smo coreer o can’- nrncas A. coo :ni: i’, rh; Lcl:eoe a:O Con ‘J, OO s:cjenr • Br osr’rbnlna Ac basIc s Hr :‘e eo.caCon. am ne::eo moaeo ro co: ‘‘ ‘“ :‘ tecn’rc Cc”. ‘eu Norse Aloes zru’o as v,el co’ s,c’- as ha:nno, vaVrro ad ear as as orecr pahent ‘crc mc: ossrC daL no. Canrc: u • ‘;vorK n ospttaIs, r’eann cam tacrIces and 000ratones, fke Yale Nroz Haven Hosprtal, Ques: D.acn..ast• c:, rvontowese Health Center and dozens oi others. Results: • Certifications that provide the credentials you reed to succeed. • More skills mean more opportunities, and more pay. Requirements: • All three classes and cknical rotahons are required to earn Patient Care Techncan Cercfca:ion. • Rqh School Aploma or GED; reaong and math assessments, background checks ana drug screening. EKG Tethilidan S:oen:s vaIl learn to oebomi t”e :vs: ‘a: o’er ocr Aformacon about :ne nahent’s heart ny:n” ann nem’: ra:e. EKG mlectrocardiograrrTechnolans record Cr e pa :ientb ineart rate, maintain and process reports and krevn the equipmert clean, Phiebotoffly Tehniuan The Phlebotomy Technician collects blood samples for lah analysis and maintains reports. The program offers intensive training, inclLding classroom, laboratory and clinical worK. Classes run from April 13 to June 19, 2015 Application deadline March 13, 2015. UI VVAhiII j c ‘‘ www.workforCeallianCe.biz Classes Begin Soon! Contact Now for More Information. Contact: Ralph Wright, Career Navigator, at 203-624-1493 x243 or at RWrightcTWBS@ct.gov ACE is funded by the US, Department of Lanor ãfld the Annie E, Casey Foundation Professional Food & Beverage Server TRAININGAND INTERNSHIP Did You Know? ;;:A professional server has the opportunity for unlimited income, flexible hours, and a job that offers career advancement What You Get About the program • To train in a field where personnel can expect to earn $15$2O+ an hour • Hands-on work experience such as customer service, professionalism, Point of Sales, styles of service, etc. • Two national certifications, ServSafe Food Hand1er and ServSafe Alcoho1 Through the Accelerating Connections to Employment (ACE) Grant, Gateway students can gain work experience while taking a career preparation program in front of the house service. ‘The program lasts 10 weeks (8 in the classroom and 2 in the internship). Offered through CT Works; funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Requirements • Desire to learn in a fast-paced, hospitality/ service environment • Respond positively to feedback from a mentor/supervisor • Reading. math and occupational readiness assessments • Background check • High school diploma or GED Sign up now! Participants will be selected by lottery only 20 seats are available — WRKS Contact For more information contact Ralph Wright. CT Wijrks, at rwright.ctwbs@ct.gov or Erika Lynch at Gateway Community Colleges The GREAT Center at elynch@gatewayct.edu or call 203) 285-2302. For more information visit workforcealiiance.biz or GatcwayCT.edu!ACEsnternship. rucY Orientations for CHWand our other no cost training programs are held everyMondciy and Wednesday at 930am in Room N102 at Gateway Community College, 20 Church St., New Haven. No reservation needed’ A Community Health Worker (CHW) complements clinically-trained health care teams comprised of physicians, physician assistants, and nurses, among others. CHWs carry out a broad range of responsibilities that facilitate access to health care services and that support patients achieve goals in their care plans. Examples include: • Positively connecting to the community • Helping others find access to health care and social services About the nrogram Through the Accelerating Connections to Employment (ACE) Grant, Gateway Community College students have the opportunity to attend career preparation programs at Gateway and move quickly into employment. ACE is funded by the US. Department of Labor and Annie E. Casey Foundation. Acceptance into this program is not guaranteed. Participants will be selected by lottery • Managing cases and coordinating care • Delivering home-based support services • Coaching and promoting good health Bi-lingual speakers are encouraged to apply. Visit workforcealliance.biz or GatewayCT.edu/Great-Center for more mformation. W’RKS Contact Ralph Wright CT Works (203> 624-1493 x 243 rwright.ctwbs@ct.gov Juliana Castillo The GREAT Center at Gateway (203) 285-2298 jcastillo@gatewayct.edu Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology invites you to pre-register for our Information Session and Assessment. Come find out about our school, the Phlebotomy Program, and our admission requirements. Pre-Registration Required: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Con nCAT, 4 Science Park, New Haven, CT - You MUST bring BOTH an Original and çppy of the following required documents: • High School Diploma/GED • Birth Certificate Certificate • Valid State Issued Photo ID • Proof of residence (utility bill) • If you are not a U.S. citizen, please bring an unexpired Visa or Green Card INFORMATION SESSIONS • January 20, 2015 You must pre-register by Jan. th 15 • January 26, 2015 You must pre-register by Jan. nd 22 • February 2, 2015 You must pre-register by Jan. th 29 • February 4, 2015 You must pre-register by Jan. th 29 • February 9, 2015 You must pre-register by Feb. 5” Information Sessions will be held on the above dates at 4 Science Park from 12:30 p.m. (sharp) to 2:00 p.m. Contact Stephanie Mallard at smallard@conncat.org or (203) 8239823 ext. 101 with questions. WWW. Con n cat. org ABOUT NEWHAVEN WORKS In January 2012, the New Haven Board of Aldermen created a Jobs Pipeline Working Group to investigate solutions for New Havens unemployment and under-employment and regional employers needs for well-trained job applicants. The Working Group, which included individuals representing the business and institutional community. labor, elected leaders. city officials, foundations, the workforce system, un- and under-employed residents. and youth. advocated for a new program called New Haven Works” that would partner with employeis, service providers and the workforce system to match qua/if/ed New Haven residents to regional job opportunities. New Haven Works seeks to grow the local economy and improve economic stability in all communities by providing employers with a trained and qualified workforce and connecting residents to good jobs. Established in October 2012. New Haven Works is governed by an independent board of directors, and will be funded by public and private sources. New Haven Works opened an office at 205 Whitney Avenue —just one year after the first convening of the Board of Aldermen’s Working Group! • Ernp , 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0) NEW HAVEN WORKS ( Ii Established in October 2012, New Haven Works seeks to grow the local economy and improve economic stability in all communities by providing employers with a trained and qualified workforce and connecting residents to good jobs. More economic security for New Haven families means... Regular paychecks that flow back into the local economy and support small businesses Access to healthcare, which reduces overall healthcare costs/emergency room visits Better educational outcomes Reduction in crime and violence Access for businesses to a trained, qualified, skilled local workforce means... Attracting new businesses in technology, manufacturing, bio-sciences, and healthcare A stable employment base and lower turnover, recruitment, and training costs A new vision of corporate citizenship and community involvement for local businesses— contributing to a safer, more economically stable city while meeting workforce needs CONTACT US st 1 floor, New Haven 06511 205 Whitney Avenue, (203) 562 9000 infonewhavenworkspipeline.org — NEW HAVEN WORKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS John DeStefano MA YOR, CITY OF NEW HA VEN Jorge Perez CHAIR OF NHW, PRESIDENT, NEW HA yEN BOARD OF ALDERMEN Bruce Alexander YALE UNIVERSITY Bob Proto PRESIDENT CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL Desi Kelly COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE Denzel Walker YOUTH, HILLHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL Jim Torgerson UIL HOLDINGS CORP. Joey Rodriguez SMALL BUSINESSES OWNER Laurie Kennington PRESIDENT, LOCAL 34, UNITE HERE AT YALE Tony Rescigno CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Vincent Petrini YALE NEW HA VEN HOSPITAL Want to expunge an old record? Want to learn more about Connecticut’s pardon system? Come to a Free Pardons Information Session Generally held on Wednesday Evenings p Intro to Connecticut Pardons One-on-One Pardon Assistance Held at New Haven City Hall 165 Church Street Meeting Room 1 on 2 floor - Attend one or both sessions for help completing your pardon application. Volunteers will be available to provide one-on-one, informal assistance with pardons applications. To find out about the next scheduled session call (203)946-7821 Or e-mail: or (203)946-7175 cjacksonseentry@gmail.com Project Fresh Start City of New Haven Toni N. Haip, Mayor J If you have a library card or resident ID card - The New Haven Free Public Library invites you to browse our pages and visit our branches for a world of knowledge and information at your fingertips. Through its collection, media. services and programs, the library promotes literacy, reading, personal development and cultural yes çmain branch) 133 Elm Street (203)946 8130 tinrIpr.cfndinn fr the inr1iíidiiI nH the “nmm,initv t Thrne - http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Library/ Find interactive career planning and job search assistance through the library’s website: Career r’j!irj j Found under the “Databases’ section of their site. Career Cruisina is an interactive career resource designed for people of all ages. Explore different career options and plan future education and training. Career Cruising is available online from your home or office computer as well as at any library computer. Please call Business, Job and Nonprofit Services at the Main Library (203) 946-7431 for more information and details. Found t th hnfThm f fhJr rnin w,h nin EspañolEnqlish Job Live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines. professional resume critique and proven interview techniques. Experience personalized career center seamlessly integrated with advanced virtual technology to help job seekers of diverse backgrounds and needs. Need technical assistance or have questions? Contact Brainfuse at 1-866-BRAINFUSE (1-866-272-4638) or send an email to info(äbrainfuse,com When contacting Brainfuse, please provide an email address and the name of the library from which you are using the Brainfuse service, There’s a branch of the New Haven Free Public Library near you I. Mitchell 37 Harrison Street (203) 946-8117 - . — Wilson 303 Washingtcn Avenue (203)946-2228 - Fair Haven 182 Grand Avenue (203) 946-8115 - - Stetson 200 Dixwell Avenue (203) 946-8119 Libraries are open on the following days & times: MAIN: Mon 12-8 Tue 10-8 Wed 10-8 I Thu 10-8 J Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sun Closed FAIR HAVEN: Mon 10-6 I Tue 10-6 I Wed Closed Thu 12-8 I Fri Closed Sat 12-5 I Sun Closed MITCHELL: Mon 12-8 I Tue Closed I Wed 10-6 I Thu 10-6 Fri Closed I Sat 12-5 Sun Closed STETSON: Mon 10-6 I Tue 10-6 I Wed 12-8 Thu Closed Fri Closed Sat 12-5 Sun Closed WILSON: Mon Closed Tue 12-8 I Wed 10-6 Thu 10-6 I Fri Closed I Sat 12-5 I Sun Closed - 1 29 Church Street, Suite 230 New Haven, CT 06510 Phone: (203) 752-9711 or (203)751-9777 nocloseddoorsgmail.com Who We Are - Our Mission - Our Services NCD is a group of college students committed to bridging the gap between the college community and New Haven at large. We offer a we/coming environment providing case management for low— income and homeless clients. NCD is run entirely by volunteers, with cooperation from several gracious community partners. No Closed Doors aims to harness the skills of college students to break down barriers and open doors between people and the resources that they need to succeed. We believe that everyone in our community should have access to the services, opportunities and attention they need to achieve personal success. Our service is unique in that it has no eligibility requirements for clients. We do not turn anyone away, unless they pose a security threat to themselves, other clients or volunteers. In addition, there is no limit on the services that clients can receive from us. All of our volunteers are passionate and friendly college students, eager to provide flexible and comprehensive assistance that complements the more specialized services provided by other community organizations. Our program is also unique for students, as it provides an outlet for them to make a direct, substantial, and meaningful impact in the community in which they live and study. NCD open: 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday 1 Fridays 1 1 a.m. 5 p.m. - - We welcome walk—ins, though to ensure that we can fit you into our schedule we recommend that you call us at (203) 752—9711, e—mail us nocloseddoors@gmail.com or fill out the form found on our website: www.yale.edu/ncd under the clients section. NCD’s success is contingent on successful partnerships with other community service agencies from around New Haven. Please let us know if you are interested in referring clients to our organization, having us refer clients to you: or partnering with our outreach team to connect with our city’s most marginalized citizens. We are grateful to the outstanding organizations we already work with, including: • Liberty Community Services • SAGA Support Services Community Action Agency Columbus House NCV is a project of the vale Hunger_and Hofflelessness Action Projct, a part of pjjq/it Hall a_y] Haven’t had successes on your own seeking work?? May be time to try a new approach... nsTRI V .L T TJ “This is exactly what I needed a push to polish and refine skills I allowed to lay dormant.’ - - RESOURCES .Z Preparing Workers br Lhe . - 746 chapel Street, New Haven, CT STRIVE-New Haven, part of Career Resources, Inc. conducts employability skills training workshops that assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment. The STRIVE program is a three week, 105 hour workshop designed to better prepare people to market themselves, close the deal at the interview, and successfully transition back to work. STRIVENew Haven began operation in September of 2000, and is an affiliate of STRIVE New York, and a network of STRIVE sites located in 17 cities throughout the country, as well as Israel and the United Kingdom. The STRIVE modelfocuses on attitude and soft skills development to assist job seekers in their quest for employment. Graduates of the program earn lifetime job placement assistance, as well as access to supportive services advocacy. STRIVE maintains a 75% job placement rate for its graduates, proving the effectiveness of the training model and service - delivery. Seating is hmited, first come, first served. CaM (203) 777 1720 to pre-register — Department of Social Services Medical Coverage for Single Adults including 18—20 year-olds — Now called Medicaid LIA Medicaid for low-income Adults, also known as HUSKY D. Check with your primary provider on changes to services covered under this again revised plan. — Non-Emergency Medical Transportation is available to SAGA clients for medical appointments or who are receiving out-patient clinical care. Transportation is coordinated through L-O-G-l-S-T-l-C-A-R-E Call to learn about how you may receive rides or bus passes to your regularly scheduled appointments at: 1 —888—248-9895 http:!/www.ct.qov!aqinqservices Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) READY TO MATURE WORKFORCE A Senior Community Service Employment Program funded under Title V of the Older Americans Act through the U.S. Department of Labor enables us to provide job skills training to low-income Individuals, age 55 and older in Connecticut. Ready to Work participants are placed in temporary training assignments where they gain valuable on-the-job work experience and training needed to gain meaningful employment. Participants will work 20 hours a week at the training sites for which they will be paid minimum wage. Goals • To assist participants in acquiring marketable jobs skills and • To help participants secure meaningful unsubsidized employment Program Objectives • Participate in community service assignments to learn new skills in on the job training • Assistance in resume development • Assistance in developing job search skills • Increase opportunities to obtain jobs in the private sector • Referrals to supportive services as needed • Change stereotypes about older workers through public education and demonstrated success Qualifications • Be unemployed • Be 55 years of age or older and a resident of Connecticut • Have an annual family income that is not more than 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Family Size Annual Income I -$14,363 2- $19,388 3- $24,413 Ready to Work Providers Greater New Haven Area: Agency on Aging of South Central CT One Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT 06511 Ron Webb, (203) 785-8533 rwebb@aoascc.org For additional information about Ready to Work, please contact Jennifer Gorman at (860) 424-5643 or at Jennifer. G orma n@ctgpv 4 / K / /4,. 9 p.o 4%. / 9 9 4, / / / // // .1 ,. 9 84 4t f 4 / 9 / / /4 / 9 4 /4 //9 ‘t” 4 /; //////// / / 4/ / / 4/’ ______________________________________________ _________ Education & Training What? The Connecticut Education & Training ConneCTion is a Web site that provides the most comprehensive source of information on education and training programs offered in Connecticut. The following search options allow the user to explore the world of education & training in Connecticut: • Which Education & Training Providers are in my area? • Which Providers offer the type of Program or Course I am interested in? • Which Programs or Courses are related to the Occupation I’m interested in? • VVhich Programs or Courses are offered by a particular provider? • Advanced Search offers several sections of criteria that allow a user to limit their program search results. Search by certification/degree that you require, area of study, provider type, occupation or program title keyword search, or programs that lead to a license in a specific career. Combinations of choices can be made to customize a search. The Connecticut Education & Training ConneCTion also includes Learning Links that connect the user to information about education and training that can provide the skills necessary to begin a career in a chosen occupation. These include education resources, financial aid assistance, school to career information, and opportunities in apprenticeship or the military. Why? The Connecticut Education & Training ConneCTion is the result of an effort by the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Research to collaborate with the most reliable and accurate sources of education information in the state: the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. Connecticut State Department of Education, and the Connecticut Workforce Investment Boards. Where? The Connecticut Education Training ConneCTion provides A comprehensive source of education information through a collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, Connecticut: State Department of Education, and the Connecticut Workforce Investment Boards Information on 250 providers and more than 5700 training programs and courses in Connecticut > A unique way to search for and access information on programs and courses offered by a variety of providers in Connecticut A Comparison Cart feature to compare different programs and courses A link from training programs and courses to information on occupations that may use your new skills > A Search Scope feature allowing you to search for either all programs and courses available or just WIA-approved programs Don’t have a computer? Your local CT WORKS Center or library has public computers with Internet access you can utilize. •., :•• 1*TheConnecticut Education & Training ConneCTion is available through ‘Step 3’ on the Connecticut Job & Career ConneCTion at www ctjobandcareer org Opo,LuotV Department of Labor 200 FoI Brook t’0vd ‘0 C ,,rOc!j. C 0(’ 0” Xo() t,3-0000 * Guidenc. (:O,IfltjdUt ctd,t,iare.ct,r. CONNECTICUt DEPARTMENt OF LABOR _ State of Connecticut •• Dcpartmflt of Hgh:e.r E.ducal.ion Education & Employment Center Education & Employment Information Hotline 800/842-0229 860/947-1810 edinfo@ctdhe.org The Education & Employment Information Center (EEIC) is a statewide referral service of the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. We are a central source of free information for anyone who has questions about college, careers and job training The EEIC hotline operates from 9:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. every weekday except holidays. A trained information specialist will either answer your question immediately or direct you to the proper source. We can tell you about educational offerings at all levels including college, adult, continuing education and job training programs. We also provide career information, such as job descriptions and services designed to help you find a job. We do not collect job listings, but we can tell you where to find them. Most of the EEIC’s callers are adults looking for retraining or new careers. The EEIC also helps teenagers making college or career decisions, unemployed or dislocated workers exploring job options, adults who have not completed high school, homemakers looking to return to college or the job market, professionals making mid-life career changes, senior citizens wishing to enrich their lives with new knowledge, and employers seeking training programs or recent college graduates. 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(10 55e5 — Six ditferent levels of ESL classes.; ESL * * Collaboration with New Haven Ad u It Educ ation, Literacy Volunteers a nd New Haven Free Public Library; Health Literacy as part of the pro ram; Lessons based on real life situations * Field trips within the city of Neu,! Haven; * GED GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT * Three different levels of classes (in Spa msh and English); (lasses run three evenings a week * One-on-one tutoring sessions in math, ieadi ng and vriti n g; * ABE — , For more information, please contact Celia Maha F. Carvalho Pro.ram Directo.r for Adult .Educcct5an Commun.fty Outreach rvalhc5j,j nc org phone: 2O3-787-O19i ext.. 17 FAIRS: We participate at community fairs to prom.ote our services and ge.t information about available resources for our c.lients, OTHER ACTIVITIES: Family Read s a 6-week enrchment class. The program gives particpants a chance to develop reading, discussion, listening and parenting skills ‘hle practicing them at. home, FIESTA LATINA: For ten years Junta and the Peabody Museum unite the State to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage. Fiesta Latna is a one-day event that brings together families from di. fferent places and nationalities, The celebration takes p[ace in October, NEW HAVEN OPEN: chbdren 18 and under and their famibes go to Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale to •celebrate the annual Latino Day, They meet Latn professional tennis players, watch tenns matches and have a day of fun and engaging activities, COMMUNITY OUTREACH 169 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 Tel: 203.78T0191 I Fax: 203.78T4934 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION * First and only course in the city of New Haven geared towards illiterate Hispanic adults; * Development of reading and writing skills in Spanish; * Prepare students to enroll in other pr:gra ms; Junta’s Adult Education programs have been recognized with the “Hi-5” High Impact Literacy Award for helping hundreds of students make steps toward achievmg literacy and getting their GED ci iploi’na h ttp : Ilwww j u n t a i n c. org 1) Ci ç ‘I -- -r J\j(j \ i’ rUiiJ rr:rrr • 1 \c iur THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT offers an 8 week C.N.A. Training Program four times during the year (sessions begin on; January 20, 2015 ; April 6, 201 5) 7 1111 III Iii i i i i.i i. Classroom training is held from 8:30 am. Then Clinical experience 8 a.m. — - 1:30 p.m. for 6 weeks, 2 p.m. for another 2 weeks Note: Classes will be held at 825 Hartford Tpke, Hamden until further notice due to renovations at the main campus Certification Testing follows Course REQUIREMENTS: A HIGH SCHOOL DIPL OMA/GED & AN INTEREST/N HELPING PEOPLE IN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME SE777NG EXPENSES $50 REGISTRA TION FEE (NOT COVERED BY WAIVER) WHEN ACCEPTED $1400 TU/TION* (POSSIBLY COVERED BY WAIVER-SEE BELOW) $110 PROMETRIC REGIS TRY TESTFE SCRUBS UNIFORM (TEXTBOOK PRO VIDED FOR USE/N CLASS) To apply go on-line to: www. cttech. org/whitney Click on Adult Education, Adult Day programs, Certified Nurse Assistant, and download the application from the link on the C.N.A. webpage. (203) 248-2430 ext 387 * YOU L41 YBE ELIGIBLE FORA lUff/ON WAIVER BASED ONA GC MIL/TARYSER V/CC OR F/NA NC/AL SITUATION ESPEC/ALL YIF YOUARE RECEIVING CERTAIN STATE OR FEDERAL AID WAIVER INFORMATION/S INCLUDED/N THEAPPLICAT/ONPACKET New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Center 580 Ella T. Grasso Blvd New Haven, Connecticut 06519 start by calling: (203) 492-0213 www.nhaec.org Adult Education Classes offered throughout New Haven at these affiliated programs Casa Otorial Centro San Jose Crossroads CT Works Gateway Community College Grant Street Pa#nersh, Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven Famñ)”Alliánce Project Green Project MORE Head Start West Rock Development Corporation Youth Build JUNTA 0/C Job Corps The Sierra Center & others Don’t sell yourself short when it comes to proving yourself by getting A General Educational Development (GED) Engrish and math classes are geared towards improving reading skills as well as working on basic math, English grammar and writing 5ill5, science, social studies and literature. In addition, students can use computer-assisted software in the computer lab. Students advance through various levels according to the skills they acquire. The focus of the GED program is to prepare students to pass the GED Tests. Preparation includes problem-solving skills in the subject areas of language arts, which include reading and writing, social studies, science and mathematics. Classroom instruction is supplemented by computer-assisted instruction with a GED interactive computer program. GED classes are also offered in Spanish. Students receive a diploma issued by the State of Connecticut when they pass the official exam. High School Credit Diploma Program (CDP) In the High School Credrt Diploma Program, students earn academic credit in required subjects (English, Math, History, and Sciencel, which are added to any credits already earned in previous high school classes. Upon fulfilling core requirements and attaining 22 credits, students receiv. a high school diploma, awarded by the New Haven Board of Education. As an alternative high school program, students benefit from small classes and a committed teaching staff. While High School Credit classes meet Monday through Thursday, between 9:00AM arid 1:00PM. electives and Curriculum Packet classes begin at 9:00AM and end at 3:00PM and are also offered on Fridays. Please be sure to see your counselor for your schedule. External Diploma Program (EDP) The External Diploma Program EDP is a high school diploma program for adults who have acquired their academic skills through life and work experiences and can demonstrate what they have learned. EDP measures academic and life skills, such as Reading, Critical Thinking, Oral Communications, Mathematics, Writing, Self Awareness, Consumer Awareness, Occupational Awareness, Scientific Awareness, and Social Awareness. — English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) The New Haven Adult Education Centers ESOL program includes participants from 103 countries worldwide. Many of our students are new to this country arid must learn the language and customs quickly for social interaction as well as to seek employment. Others are interested in advancing their reading, writing and speaking skills. Our trained ESOL staff welcomes all new students into our warm arid truly multicultural environment. We offer courses ranging from Survival English to Advanced English. ESOL College Preparation (TOEFL®- Test of English as a Foreign Language) The New Haven Adult Education Center offers a program for academically qualified applicants who need to meet university English language requirements. This course is designed to help students improve listening comprehension, structure and written expression as well as reading comprehension, essay writing and speaking. It offers test taking tips, skills and strategies and is intended to prepare students for the English language skills tested on the (TOEFLTj Internet Based Test. The course also includes computer lab time offering both tutorial arid practice on the format and style of the TOEFL( Internet Based Test. In addition, ESOL College Preparation students are encouraged to register for our free E5OL classes and free lab sessions. The cost of tuition is 5250.00. The Book/CD-ROM costs S 65.00. Citizenship This course is a preparabon for the U.S. Citizenship test given by the U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCISI. it covers speaking, hstening, reading, and writing skills to prepare the appllcant for the USCIS interview and exam, An overview of U.S. History and government is integrated into the curriculum. Students must be assessed at Beginner II or higher level. Teen Parent Outreach Program (TPOP) The focus of this program is parenling, family literacy, and GED preparation. Young mothers or fathers with small children under the age of 5 attend classes while their children are cared for in a fully equipped nursery. Students learn parenting and social development skills at the same time they are studying for their GED Tests. Space is limited in this program. For more information call Jody at 492-0213 ext. 228. Live outside New Haven? Check with your town’s Adult Education program: East Haven (203) 468-3350 Hamden (203) 407-2028 Shelton (Derby) (203) 924-6651,. ext 106 West Haven (203) 937-4375 I LITERACY VOLUNTEERS FREE CLASSES For English Speaking Adults in the New Haven Community Improve many skills! Reading Classes: Next Semester Begins Jan uaIy 5, 2015 Learn how to read and understand more words and phrases in Small Group classes. Mondav& Wednesday OR 9:3Oam11:3Oam* Tuesday & Thursday 9:3Oarn11:3Oam* OR *class days depend on reading level Computer Classes: 5:3Opm-7:3Opm Next Class startsJan uary t. 2015 Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, set up an Email account, and access Microsoft Word in 6 consecutive classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1O:3Oam-12:3Opm Math Tutoring: A vailable Most Weeks Brush up on your math skills. All ability levels welcome. Wednesday 5:3O-7:OOpm Thursday 2:30-4:OOpm Call 203-776-5899 to register or for more information All Classes held at Literacy Resource Center 4 Science Park, New Haven, CT 06511 (corner of Winchester & Division Streets — ‘O” Bus route) LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF GREATER NEW HAVEN New Haven Office: Meriden Office: Valley Office: 4 Science Park, New Haven, CT 06511 203-776-5899 14 West Main St, Meriden, CT 06451 203-235-1714 415 Howe Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 203-924-6651, ext. 102 What is Literacy Volunteers? Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven is a non-profit organization that has been active in the region since 1976. Last year Literacy Volunteers supported 231 volunteer tutors who delivered free tutoring to more than 1246 adult students at 37 sites. Literacy Volunteers is supported by Connecticut Department of Education funds, private foundations and community grants (CDBG dollars, the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, United Way of Meriden/Wallingford, the Valley United Way, the Valley Community Foundation) as well as donations from individuals and businesses. How Does the Program Work? Adults who speak English but need help learning to read at a higher level work together in small groups. The groups meet twice a week with trained volunteer tutors using an established curriculum with workbooks, A computer software program provides additional help. Non-English speaking (ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults also work with tutors in small group settings. Classes are held weekly at a variety of sites throughout the area. Day and night time classes are offered. All classes are free and are set up on a semester basis. Who are the Tutors? Tutors come from many different backgrounds men and women of all ages and diverse life experiences. They may be retired, have full-time jobs or they may be students. Many have some college experience. Only a few have previously taught. What tutors have in common is their desire to help someone improve his or her life. — Tutors go through an Orientation and Training Program before they start tutoring. They receive ongoing support from Literacy Volunteers program managers, who help the tutors prepare lessons, test students and locate helpful resource materials. For Additional Information Please visit our website: www.lvagnh.org. Wfl% .yaIeuic.L’rg The Urban Improvement Corps, UIC, is a premier mentoring and tutoring program at Yale University focused on providing elementary, middle, and high school students in the New Haven, cr area with the opportunity to grow and develop with some of the most brilliant minds in our nation. Here, at UIC, we foster positive growth and develop life-long student learners, while giving each student the opportunity to discover their full potentials academically. UIC is a registered non-profit 501 (c)3 organization. Our organization has revised and cultivated our vision and purpose to better address the changing times and the concerns of New Haven. Our Mission The mission of the UIC is to spark intellectual growth amongst urban youth. Through tutoring and entrepreneurship classes, the program seeks to assist students in achieving academic success, and to inspire inner-city students to succeed beyond the classroom and in the business world. About the Afro-American Cultural Center The Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale University (also known as The House) was established in the fall of 1969 due to the rise of issues surrounding race and cMl unrest at Yale and throughout the New Haven community. Due to the increased number of black students and the rising social consciousness of the 1 960s, students at Yale rallied to create a place and space that black students (and members of the community) could convene for social and political means. The original location of ‘The House’ was 1195 Chapel Street From its inception the Afro-American Cultural Center, which it was later renamed, has always represented the vital and vibrant presence of AfricanAmericans (and those interested in African-American cultural) at Yale. The House’s current location at 211 Park Street provides additional access for members of the New Haven community tojoin the students and participate in a host of cultural events and activities. Since 1969 the House has nurtured and encouraged generations of black Yalies to become some the Nation’s leading thinkers, activist and professionals. As promised during our community breakfast on October 2nd, we’re writing to introduce you to the Urban Improvement Corps (UIC), a premier mentoring and tutoring program at Yale University focused on providing tutoring for middle and high schoolers in New Haven. Established in 1968, the UIC was one of the first organizations housed at Yale University-s Afro-American Cultural Center. Today, the center is not only the home for more than 25 different organizations, but is also the main center for tutoring and mentoring for the UIC. From assistance in mathematics to chemistry to French to college applications, Urban Improvement Corps tutors are committed to providing superior tutoring services-all for free. To sign up, visit www.yaleuic.org and click on the -Registration- tab. Students and parents will be notified of their admission into the program within a week of completing the registration form. Questions? E-mail info@yaleuic.org ( mailto:%2oinfo@uic.org) H ovv to Think for Yourself BVZorOHerEilard www.essentiallifeskills.net Do you think for yourself? In these times of fast media and ever-growing Internet we are under so many external influences that it can be difficult to know when we are thinking for ourselves. Unless you are a discerning, very aware person, you most likely don’t even know when your thinking is not your own. Not that all outside influence is bad or detrimental to forming your own views, but being unable to think for yourself can make you miserable at best, or a puppet of someone else’s programming, at worst. Admittedly, we are all born into societies or cultures where the norms and customs are already established. We have little cnoice but to conform to a large degree to what is already in place. This is not necessarily a bad thing, however, it can be conflning and controlling if we accept everything blindly and never question the status quo. Does this mean all of your ideas can he original and unlike everyone else’s? Not at all! Nor does it require being contrary and argumentative just to be defiant or stand out. To think for yourself means that whatever opinions you hold will be well thought out and come from a position of thorough investigation and thoughtful analysis. It means choosing to not compromise the facts for the sake of consensUs or fitting in. It is not unlike critical thinking it just encompasses a broader scope of choices and decision-making in your life. - As an example, how many of us feel the need to keep up with ‘the latest’? We wear clothes, listen to music and follow trends that the media tells us we should in order to he cool. Marketing companies create ads that hypnotize us into a herd mentality as we fall into debt, wear fashions that are unbecoming, and get caught up in a cycle of over-spending, over-consuming and then stressing out over it. Before we realize it, we are living lives designed for us by the powers that be and without our conscious participation. Another trap we fall into when we don’t think for ourselves is groupthink. Groupthink, a term coined by Irving Janis in 1 972, is a psychological phenomenon that takes place within a group of people who try to avoid conflict and reach agreement without critically evaluating options or alternative ideas. The problem with groupthink is that it hinders finding the best solutions, impedes creative ideas and thwarts independent thinking. Wanting to be part of the crowd can certainly have its drawbacks! So how can you cultivate the ability to think for yourself? Tips on how to think for yourself Develop a strong sense of self. <now who you are, what you want and what is best for you. Do not let others, especially marketing companies and the media, tell you how you should look, feel and act. Do what is best for you. Cultivate your own tastes and enjoy your preferences. - Be well-informed. Gather as much information about a subject as possible before forming an opinion. Build your mental resources by reading, observing, and listening for yourself. Then take time to reflect and evaluate. Be flexibie. Look for solutions and outcomes to a situation from as many perspectives as you can. Determine the pros and cons. Are there other possibilities? Whom might it harm/benefit? What are the potential consequences? Identify possible biases. Are you being unduly influenced by your culture, upbringing or other people’s opinions? Are you being fair and open-minded? Many times we make poor decisions because we begin with the wrong premise. If we take time to evaluate and judge based upon what we observe first hand rather than what we’ve been lead to believe, we can arrive at a more appropriate and practical conclusion. Do not buckle under pressure, fear, or guilt. Have the courage to stand up for what you really believe and have deduced yourself. If you go along with the crowd for the sake of keeping peace, avoiding confrontation, or fear of failure, you do everyone a disservice, especially yourself. You may have a brilliant idea, or maybe it happens to be the right thing to do. If no one hears about it, a healthy discussion cannot take place and all possibilities will not be considered. A good idea has the potential to evolve into a better one with input from a variety of sources. The benefits of thinking for yourself: • You develop self-confidence and trust in your abilities • You attain a greater sense of accomplishment • You expand your mind and boost your brain power • You gain respect from others by standing up for what you believe in and by being original • You are more aware and alert to what the media is trying to sell you • You are more open to self-improvement and alternative viewpoints • You are more interesting to others by expanding their thinking and options You are NOT thinking for yourself when: J You let others, the media, or convention sway you from doing what’s right for you / You buy into negative, one-dimensional stereotypes based on sex, race or culture ./ You do something because it has always been done that way even if it no longer works - J You follow old wives’ tales, superstitions or fallacies that defy common sense J You don’t take time to think things through carefully and fully Resources to I-tell) — Quit Smoking ‘OLI 1-800-Qu il-Now I iIi ‘Il..F cLiLii1_ i-III:ic .in ncr \L LIUc1ii ik1 ci\ \‘J in in. .\ named (duit .ch ill help u ereale ur o n ç)uil Plan. ( uIae- ‘hat arc iii iLIfl \LI ti’ n :ra.L. i iip and fltLFfl1dtliii 1 Fric NinkilL. I i (,uit ._:\ iiiIi _ I I iflri i. u aR \ orried .\bout ( ‘ra jns ur (jj (icli ‘ i ;il ( ‘LII Ill ill help \u decide ii thc nie’tinc patch. nielinc nin. hci 1 dIei1kI \\iil \rI\ v :‘ t lncii pICFifll In \e\\ ikI IiJt CII I he ( I (uit line I\ pen 7 da i eeL mm 8(11 \.M. nplish and SpanRh pe iLing cachc arc a auIal’Ic. Programs to help you quit smoking: \ (it) . i n kmLI. P.\ I. Websites to help you quit smoking: Communicare, Inc. 85 Willow Street Department of Public Health Building A, Suite 3 www.quitnow.net/connecticut New Haven, CT 06511 203-553-7234 x 16 New England ILang Association Fair Havet Community Health Clinic, inc. www.ffonIiiic.ort. 374 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 065 13 (203) 777-7411 Did you know? Yale-New Haven Hospital St. Raphael’s Campus & York Street Campus Medicaid iiow pays for nicotine pitcIes nicotine cum. medication. and 14m0 Chapel SneLt New Haven. C 1 06511 (203) 789-4146 LeunsJ1n to hJp \Oli quit smokinL Yale School of Medicine 50 York Street \‘iv [laen Cl 06511 (203) 974-7588 ) . - . • V,( / IKr1O\/f ‘YoUrself byi H•*pd vvww.essentiallifeskills.net To know yourself is your first priority. How can you set goals, go about life, and have relationships if you don’t know who you are or what you want? You really can’t. To not know yourself leads to confusion and wasting much time in hit and miss situations. We tend to underestimate the importance of knowing ourselves. Many of us go through each day reacting to events and just getting by rather than making conscious choices based on who we are and what we want. When we don’t know where we are headed it’s hard to set goals, get motivated and determine the best course of action. Before we can do any of these things we must establish who we are. To know yourself: a Be aware of your strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes • Observe and be aware of your moods, reactions and responses to what is happening around you • Become aware of how these moods and emotions affect your state of mind • Examine how you interact with others • Observe how your environment affects you l<nowing and understanding yourself better, in turn, leads to better decision making, setting and reaching appropriate goals and altogether living more productively. There are many interesting personality tests and evaluations for self-discovery that can help you become more in tune to yourself and are fun to do. Two powerful tools I found exceptionally helpful are: (http://www.myersbriggs.org) The Enneagram (http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/) Not only do these tools help you understand yourself better and what drives some of your behaviors, they also help you understand and get along better with others. NOTE The afore information is taken as found from the Internet. Anyone reading these materials is encouraged to discuss them and the ideas they relate with professionals they may be under formal treatments or helpful service 1’—sD f ‘tc try TVOC sL) L’ JLs,,JL kts IF V HELPING VETERANS START A NEW CAREER Transitioning from the military and starting a new career can be challenging. Job Corps can help. At Job Corps, veterans can train for a nw and rewarding career alongside other veterans. After training, our staff will work with veterans to find a job for up to 21 months. Job Corps offers hands-on training to eligible 16- through 24-year-olds in America’s fastest-growing careers. Each year Job Corps provides training and support services to more than 100,000 young people in more than 100 c: reer areas at 123 centers across the nation. No matter where veterans are comm 0 from or where they want to go, there is a Job Corps center nearby. Veterans receive priority enrollment at all Job Corps ceniers. While they may attend any Job Corps center in the nation, there are three centers that offer dorm areas exclusively for veterans. They will be living among other veterans who are also transitioning from the military to civilian life. Those centers are: Atterbury Job Corps Center in Edinburgh, Indiana Earle C, Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, Kentucky Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri One of the program’s biggest benefits is its post-gradwste support. When veterans are ready to start looking for a job, staff will vvork with them to find job openings and submit resumes. Job Corps will help graduates for up to 21 months after graduation to connect with housing, transportation, and other support services. Want to earn more about Job Corps? Visit us at www.jobcorps.gov. L I d * S * U S S — S — f_ r S LI A’ 0 A’ The Day Pro ram locat.ed at Liberty Safe Haven offers a place for homeless individuals to spend their day and gain access to important su.pport services. Open to individuals who are home.less and confronting chronic illness, mental illness or addiction, the Day Program fiMs a crWcal need for many people in our community. The services offered include counseling, referral to community resources, help with job searches, laundry room access, shower and bath facilities., and transportation to medical appointments. A community room is available, with television, a library, meals and coffee. The program also offers an on-site computer center, with classes for all levels of experience. Users are taught computer skills, both for personal use and to give them knowledge and experience that will help them in today s job market. Participants t also have telephone access, and are given individual voice mail accounts, This combination of computer access, .phone access, voice mail and email are important to finding a job or making medical appointments, and they help participants to remain connected with the community. The hours of operation for the Safe Haven Day Program are Mondays thrcugh Fridays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please call (203) 495-1770 for more information or to schedule an intake <‘ (<* 71 for ff0 can p nrvent _____ ______ ____ MY NEXT M/VE http://www.mynextmove.org/ What do you want to do for a living? “I’ll kn”w it when ‘see it.’ ‘i’m not really sure.” 0 . :Zit ç.•\I tvth . Tcil in what you like to do. . ke. vu•ri:. Describe your dream career in a fow words: There are over 900 career options for you to look at. Find yours in one of these industries: I . 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Guided by the four pillars of Catholic social teaching--Education, Advocacy, Empowerment and Direct Service—the Beacon provides the following services to local organizations and our community: • Clothes Closet: Provides secondhand clothing in a store-like environment where those in need can shop free of charge • Food Pantry: Supports Alex’s Soup Kitchen at the First Congregational Church, Project HOPE. Sojourner’s at Columbus House, WHEAT, St. Paul’s Church, emergency food assistance • Diaper Bank: The first in West Haven, supports Birthright, Teen Parenting Program at the WH Community House, Family Resource Center, West Haven agencies and individuals • Resource and Referral Center • Fuel, Rent and Educational Tuition Assistance Holiday Food Baskets • Christmas and Easter Flower Distribution to the convalescent homes & shuts- ins • Furniture Exchange: list where recipients & donors can connect with used furniture • Durable Medical Equipment Room: In cooperation with the Wellness Team of our parishes, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and bath chairs are available. West Haven Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM Weekday Masses: Regular Schedule Tues. ThLJrs. Saturday 730 AM 300 Capt. Thomas Blvd. St. John Vianney • Socks for the Homeless Program: Distributing new, warm socks For donation or volunteer information, please call (203) 931-9989. .1 Our Lady of Victory 600 Jones HU) Road West Haven Saturday Vigil Mass ‘ 30 PM Sunday 8 00. 1 00 AM W c kday M iss R gil rVhd ik’ Mon Wcd In DAM OLOV Rc tor OIt Hour’, Mon r 9 00 AM I 00MM 5 30 3 I’M Sat 800 AM 2 00 I’M 703 93’t (35/ Resources for Homeless Veterans Recent federal funding has enabled Connecticut to offer housing to all veterans experiencing homelessness. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness has partnered with the CT Heroes Project to lead the effort of housing homeless veterans. If you know of a veteran in need of housing, please visit http://ctheroesproject.org/referrals or email: referrals@cth eroesprojectorg or call I -877-4AID-VET for more information. Help make sure that all the state’s homeless or at-risk veterans are referred to these resources. ******************************************** *******,*** ********* For more information on veteran services, call 2 11. ************************* **********************,,******* ********* VA Connecticut can connectyou to permanent housing, mental health care & many other services. Call: (durl’7g busThess hours) VA Connecticut Homeless Veterans Hotline: (203) 710-6529 (585) 393-7955 (24/7) VA National Homeless Veteran Hotline: Drop-In: Errera Community Care Center 114 -152 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT VA Errera Community Care Center (203) 479-8000 1 14-152 Boston Post Road, 2nd floor, West Haven, CT 06516 - http://wwwerreraccccom/ Over the past two decades, through a steady process of program modification and development, VA Connecticut’s Errera Community Care Center (“ECCC”) has evolved into one of the leading centers of innovation in psychosocial rehabilitation and in the integration of the psychosocial and biomedical aooroaches. ECCC serves veterans struggling with mental illness and/ or substance abuse disorders, homelessness, and/or aging. At the ECCC, a team of multidisciplinary mental health professionals come together to provide an array of community-based rehabilitative programs including day and crisis intervention programs, vocational programs, housing programs (ranging from subsidized to non-subsidized, supported to non-supported), homeless outreach and advocacy and case management programs. Believing in recovery and hope, and utilizing the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation, ECCC staffmembers partner directly with the veteran being served to identity his or her goals and needs. Recovery plans build on the person’s strengths and help the individual compensate for the negative effects of the psychiatric disability. Services and supports are provided in the community to enhance natural support systems, to advance independence, and integration, so that each individual can live and function at optimal levels in the least restrictive environment possible. Affirmative, non-stigmatizing attitudes about persons with mental illness, framed by an empowerment structure serve as the foundation of ECCC psychosocial rehabilitation services. ECCC represents the vanguard of the national movement to integrate Peer Specialists into mental health treatment and recovery programs. Peer Specialists are health and mental health service consumers who have received peer counseling training, and have demonstrated the skill, motivation, and desire to help their peers in a supportive and/or counseling role. Most have either suffered from mental or physical illness, substance abuse problems, and/or have been homeless. ECCC’s eleven Peer Specialists are integrated throughout ECCC’s programs. In a myriad of ways, they strengthen and enrich those programs. People in recovery operate the Veterans Empowerment Committee (VEC). Recipients of services play an active role in the day-to-day operations of the ECCC by orienting all new recipients of services, running the community lunch program, identifying issues and needs, and advocating and seeking resources to meet these needs. Persons in recovery are involved in all aspects of ECCC programming including writing and/or co-signing all policies. Persons in recovery also hold direct leadership roles by serving as Community Mental Health Advisory Board members who advise and consult to the Chief, Mental Health Care line and staff at VA CT. They monitor the services provided, advocate both within the hospital leadership structure and within the recovery community on issues important to quality of care, access to care, and resources. In addition, recipients of services serve as facilitators for Vet-to-Vet, a consumer designed, run and facilitated psycho-educational program which was initiated at the ECCC by Moe Armstrong in early 2002. Meetings are both educational and supportive and are led by consumers each weekday. Critical to the full spectrum of services provided at the ECCC are the community partnerships that have been established and nurtured with a wide range of private industry, charitable and governmental bodies in the region. At ECCC veterans are served with innovative, effective, individualized programs to find transitional and supportive housing and jobs through a Compensated Work Therapy Program. In addition, staff advocate locally and regionally to rectify the overwhelming effects of homelessness, poverty, inadequate resources and the stigma of mental illness. Evidence of ECCC’s recognition as the leader in each of its fields of endeavor is found in the increasing number of organizations coming to ECCC to learn, the role its staff plays in education throughout the country, how it operates, and how its model can be replicated throughout the nation. While the contents of this site have been developed in cooperation with VA personnel, it is not an official site of the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA is dedicated to helping homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness secure and maintain employment leading to increased residential and personal stability. Our goal is to afford Veterans the opportunity to return to healthy, productive lifestyles within their own communities. The Homeless Veteran Supported Employment Program (HVSEP) provides vocational assistance, job development and placement, and ongoing supports to improve employment outcomes among homeless Veterans and Veterans at-risk of homelessness. Formerly homeless Veterans who have been trained as Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists (VRS5) provide these services. To reach a trained VA responder, call 1 -877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838). VA’s Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program is a national vocational program comprised of three unique programs which assist homeless Veterans in returning to competitive employment: Sheltered Workshop, Transitional Work, and Supported Employment. Veterans in CWT are paid at least the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher. VA’s National Cemetery Administration & Veterans Health Administration have also formed partnerships at national cemeteries, where formerly homeless Veterans from the CWT program have received work opportunities. The Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess Program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. Services that may be provided include: Comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation to determine abilities, skills, and interests for employment; employment services; assistance finding and keeping a job; and On the Job Training (OJT), apprenticeship, and non-paid work experiences. For information about possible employment services in their area, Veterans can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline at 1-877-4AID-VET. You will be connected to a trained VA staff member. Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs. Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Program point of contact at the nearest VA facility. Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up. You can caB for yourself or a Veteran you know. i All calls are free and confidential • VA has trained responders ready to assist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • VA provides information about programs and services in your area to help you not only end homelessness but also prevent it, When you call: • You will be connected to a trained VA responder, * The responder will ask a few questions to assess your needs. • If you are a Veteran, you may be connected with the Homeless Program Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility. Housing Assistance For Veterans Housing assistance for homeless Veterans and their families is available through several federal programs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) partner to provide permanent, supportive housing and treatment services for homeless Veterans. HUD allocated nearly 38,000 “Housing Choice” vouchers across the country, which allows Veterans and their families to live in market rate rental housing while VA provides case management services. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the local public housing authority on behalf of the participating Veteran. The Veteran then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. The case management services facilitate the attainment of the Veteran’s recovery goals. The HUD-VASH Program is for the most vulnerable Veterans, and provides special services for women Veterans, those recently returning from combat zones, and Veterans with disabilities. http:IIvagov/HOMELESS/forhomeless_veterans.asp LAgov SOLDIERS, SARORS & MARINE FUNP SAE OF COU4ECT1CVT PURPOSES FOR WHICH TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE Weekly assistance Assistance with rental payments or mortgage interest payments Assistance with utilities such as gas, electricity, water and hor ie heating fuel Assistance with medical expenses, prescription medications and with emergent dental care Eye examination and eyeglasses > Audiological evaluation and hearing aids > Prosthetic devices and durable medical equipment > Funeralexpenses ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE At the time you submit your application for assistance you must reside in the State of Connecticut. If your request for assistance includes your spouse, he or she must be residing with you. If the request includes children, they must be under the age of eighteen and residing with you. You must have been honorably separated from the military service. You must have served a minimum of ninety (90) days on active duty during a statutory wartime period as specified in the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 27-103, as amended, unless you were discharged prior to the completion of 90 days service for a service-connected disability which has been rated by the Veterans Administration. You may qualify if you served for the full duration of a conflict in a combat or comoat-support role if the war, campaign or operation lasted fewer than 90 days. Service in the Military or Naval Forces of the United States or Forces Allied with the United States between the following dates is April 6, 1917 to November11, 1918 World War I required: December 7, 1941 to December31, 1946 World War II Korean Conflict June 27, 1950 to January31, 1955 February 28, 191 to July 1, 1975 Vietnam Era Persian Gulf Era August 2, 1990 o Date to be Determined Lebanon* July 1, 1958 to November 1, 1958 September 29, 1982 to March 30, 1984 Grenada* October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983 Earnest WiII* February 1, 1987 to July 23, 1987 Panama* December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 *Service in the Operational Theater in a Combat or Combat-Support role is required. Such service must be indicated on your DD-214 either in narrative form or by award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). To be eligible for assistance you must demonstrate “need”. .— ,. - - - - - - - - - HOW AND WHERE TO FILE AN APPLICATION (203) 789-7841 or a To initiate an application for assistance in New Haven contact: SSMF 7q6 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511 designated Fund Representative or Veterans Aid Investigator in the community in which you reside. The names and addresses of the Representatives and Investigators are included on VA website: http//www.ct.gov!ssmf/site/default.asp. You may also contact a local American Legion Post. Application forms may also be available from the office of the Town or City Clerk where you reside. In the event you are unable to contact your local representative, you may contact a Furi Representative in a nearby town. In cases of emergency or unusual circumstances, applications for assirtance may be completed by a person designated by the American Legion Department of Connecticut Service Officer or chartered Veterar’ Service Organizations. Once a decision is rendered by the Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund Administration, the case will be referred to a designated Fund Representative in the town in which the veteran resides. Subsequent renewal applications must be filed through the designated Fund Representative. The application should be signed by the veteran. In the event the veteran is incapacitated, or hospitalized, the application may be signed by the veteran’s spouse. adult child, parent. guardian, or other person hofriing Power of Attorney or Conservatorship for the veteran. At the time of application the following documents are required: Certificate of honorable termination of military service (DD-214 or equivalent) Social Security number(s) veteran andJor spouse (if applicable) Marriage Certificate (if applicable) Birth Certificates for minor children (certificate must show parents’ names) Death Certificate for the veteran or spouse (if applicable) Release of Information form signed by the veteran (and spouse if applicable) Documentation of liquid assets if applicable (savings accounts, mutual funds, brokerage statements, etc.) The veteran is the primary source of information essential to the determination of need. The veteran bears complete responsibility for accurately and completely representing the facts and circumstances of the situation occasioning the need for assistance. The Fund Representative will provide guidance, counsel and assistance with the preparation of the application form. - /,‘ 419 Whalley Avenue, Suite 300, New Haven 0651 1 Tel, 203-285-6475 Fax 203-285-6561 Help@MCCAOnhinecom Midvvestcrn connccticut Council ofAlcohol/cm MCCA offers outpatient treatment services through individual, group and family therapy. Clients are able to participate in a variety of programs such as intensive outpatient, relapse prevention, early intervention, women’s and men’s services and Latino outpatient. Through these supportive therapies clients are able to recognize triggers and destructive behavior and begin to create the positive changes leading to the well-being created by a healthier lifestyle. Family education and therapy is also available and covers the many issues family members must cope with when dealing with a family member suffering from an addiction or mental illness. Our objective is to accommodate clients by allowing them to remain in the home and be able to work or attend school while in treatment. Most programs and counselors are available during evening hours. Services include: Evaluations and assessments Individual, group and family therapy Education and treatment for family members and significant others Relapse prevention groups Gender and age specific services Continuing care and referral services Outpatient Treatment for: Specialized Groups •Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program •Mental Health/Co-occurring Anger management Gender specific trauma group Disorders Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) •Bettor Choice Gambling Program Co-occurring Groups •Latino Outreach Ongoing Maintenance Suboxone group Problem gambling group Mommy and Me _— Open Access at all of MCCA locations There is no need to wait weeks for an appointment, simply walk-in. If you are not seen on that day, you will definitely walk out with a scheduled appointment. P/ease note, clients wi//be seen on a first come, first serve basiy MCCA offers walk-in day hours in our New Haven facility on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 12pm for all clients in need of an outpatient evaluation if you prefer to schedule your appointment by phone, call our scheduling department at 877-874-6222 between the hours of 8am and 8:30pm to make a reservation for an appointment On your appofrntment day p/ease arrive 15 mihutes ear to complete paperwork - MCCA participates in the Connecticut General Assistance Behavioral Health Program For your convenience, we accept cash, checks and most major credit cards. MCCA participates in many managed care plans, and we also accept traditional insurance. Some insurance plans may require that you obtain authorization from them before you visit us. Since this differs by plan, please check with your insurance company so you may receive complete benefits from your coverage. Many insurance plans require that you make a co-payment at the time of your visit. MA is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) 3 non-profit community-based organization. MCCA 38 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810 877,874,6222 Recovery and Empowerment for Women The Villaqe of POWER is a program that provides services to women struggling with substance abuse, horn elessness. mental health challenges or HIV/AIDS. In conjunction with Northside Community Outpatient Services, the program offers groups specializing in employment readiness, medical and psychiatric wellness. household management, spirituality, parenting and emotions management. Clients are encouraged to utilize the program daily and for as long as they need assistance. Growing through Sewing is one of the recovery programs offered at the Village of POWER. Recovery principles are reinforced through this program including patience, concentration. problem solving, working as a team and stress management. r - 1 ii ,, . ., .i ‘‘I —‘‘; ii,’ -: ., i-——•F,..’ —. .1 ‘ . ‘— ‘1 ‘ ‘.i_ :.• ., Ei ‘ - it-l . this group to: 1; ;‘‘ 1,;IL)s? W HtlI Heal h Center Cornell Scott Group led by Jessica Sinchak, LPC Call 203-503-3663 for more information. Cornell ScottHill Health Center State Street Counseling Services 913 State Street, 2nd floor, New Haven, CT In the large group room Group meets Wednesdays at 10:00 am u1 1 ciiiJq wwvhiiIHeaithCenter.com Learn more about the mind/body connection Learn how you can lead a more relaxed life difference Learn about anxiety, induding where it comes from, how to feel more in control and how small changes can make a big Join i’ ,, Center www.HillHedthCeirterco’n (c Katherine Rende, MSW at 2O35O3U668 To join, talk to your therapist and ask for a referral or call: 913 State Street, New Large Group Room Haven, C State Street Counselrrrg Services Cornell Scott4lilI Health Center Group meets Tuesdays from 11:00 am—12:00 pm Hill HUaltfl Building Coping Skills and Enhanong Strengths Triocers to Alcohol & Drug Use, Relapse Prevenoun, The group will focus on; preventing relapse You neeC additional suppon to assist in centers State Street Counseling Services You are consideong, trying to, or have entered the recovery process You are enrolled in treatment at the health You’re encouraged to attend if: An outpatient group for adults recovering from substance use disorders in a safe and supportive environment Relapse Prevention ROADto RECOVERY A Statewide No Cost Transportation Service RIDES TO AND FROM Sober Houses Recovery Houses Detoxification Facilities Treatment Programs Shelters Hospitals Road to Recovery staff will respond to completed applications. Once eligibility is confirmed, rides can be arranged within hours, sometimes the same day. Transportation is available state wide, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Participants must be active Husky D recipients, receiving no cash assistance. No fees are charged to participating agencies or the eligible riders. Road to Recovery will discuss fee for service for ineligible riders. For more information call; Edna Brown, Road to Recovery at (203)401-2087. Applications can be faxed to (203)401-2086 or scanned and e-mailed to roadtorecovervcolumhushouse.org. A program of Columbus House funded by The CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services & Advanced Behavioral Health. (an application for ‘Road to Recovery” follows on the next 2 pages in “careers”) School of Dental [Viedicine .... care for recipients of DSS Husky plans 263 Farm ington Avenue, Farmington, Connecticut 06030 U.S.A. ( ( \, \ I \i I { I For information or schedule an appointment please call UConnLink at 800 535 6232 UConnLink on line https //appointments uchc edu/index aspx Hours of Care are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Student Clinics offer patients comprehensive dental care in a comfortable environment provided by dental students under the supervision of experienced and licensed clinical faculty. Although the time required to complete treatment in our student clinics is longer than with in a private practice setting, fees are generally less. You will receive an appointment for a brief oral and dental examination to determine your general treatment needs and to make an assessment whether your needs can be met by our student providers. If accepted, you will be assigned to an appropriate clinic for your care. New patients must first schedule a screening appointment then are registered into the system before scheduled in clinic. Timeline for scheduling appointments averages 4 — 6 weeks. Resident Clinics Resident Clinics offer both comprehensive and specialized treatment with care provided by graduate receiving advanced training. Residents provide care under the supervision of experienced and licensed clinical faculty dentists and care will generally take less time than with our student providers, however, the fees are generally higher. You may be referred to one of our residency clinics from our student clinics as deemed appropriate for your specific needs such as in areas of care: • Advanced General Dentistry- Comprehensive dental care: restorative, cosmetics, and implant therapy • Endodontics Root canal therapy • Orthodontics Braces • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery • Oral and facial surgery, dental implants - - Pediatric Dentistry • Children’s dentistry- Connecticut Children’s Medical Center • Burgdorf Dental Clinic Periodontics • Periodontal (gum> disease, dental implants Prosthodontics • Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry • Veneers, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures Emergency Dental Care The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine provides emergency dental care for our patients and for the community. Emergency care is available without appointment during regular clinic hours. If you have questions about emergency care, call UConnLink or 860-679-2325. If you require emergency dental care after hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, care is provided by the School in the John Dempsey Hospital Emergency Department of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Call UConnLink or 860-679-2588 (Emergency Department) or 860-679-2626 ask for the dental resident. - http//wwwpsycho/ogytoday com/b/og/happiness-Th-world/20 / 001/how-manage-anger? HOW TO DEAL WITH ANGER IN YOURSELF Not by ignoring or suppressing it. Experience and science have shovvn repeatedly how poorly those strategies work. Once anger rises past a certain point, it seems to require satisfactory expression to be diffused. That is, it must be expelled in a way that feels good—in a way that is literally emptying. The goal then would be to expel it in a way that does as little damage as possible. How one does this depends on why the anger one feels is rising in the first place. Anger aimed at harming oneself. Depression is almost certainly the cause and should be identified and treated. Anger aimed at achieving control. Ask yourself why you feel out of control. Fear is a common reason. Actually lacking control is another. Anger is, fortunately or unfortunately, often a good strategy to regain control in the shortterm, and easier to feel than many of the emotions that trigger it. But as it ultimately remains an expression of our unfulfilled need to control (if we actually had control, we wouldn’t get angry), far better to identify a means to actually provide us real control rather than the illusion of it. When such control isn’t possible, a next best option is to fully recognize what feelings being out of control leads to first, before anger; fear and uncertainty. If we can identify these feelings each time they arise, we at least have a chance to deal more constructively with them-or at least more consciously. Anger aimed to make us feel powerful. Control isn’t exactly the issue here. It’s more that we feel small and insecure and have stumbled upon anger as an effective means to feel bigger than those around us. Recognizing this is what’s going on empowers us again to interrupt the generation of anger and instead to deal with the feelings of insecurity. Anger that arises from insecurity is particularly efficient at destroying intimate relationships. Anger at injustice. How best to discharge this anger? Take action to correct the injustice, whether committed against yourself or someone else. Of course, anger may arise for more than one of these reasons at one time. Anger at an injustice committed against you (as opposed to someone else) may intermingle with anger aimed at achieving control (as an expression of a wish for control that could have prevented the injustice from being committed in the first place). Anger aimed at yourself for being powerless in a given situation may intermingle with anger at someone else as a way to achieve the very power you lack. HOW TO DIFFUSE ANGER IN OTHERS The goal here is two-fold, your ability to carry out the second being dependent on your ability to carry out the first; Remain in control of yourself. When you find yourself on the receiving end of someone’s anger, they’re either trying to control you in some way or make you feel small so they can feel big. Or you’ve done them some kind of wrong. You should seek to understand which of the three it is. You must tell yourself that anger is their strategy and has nothing to do with you at all, unless of course you really have committed an injustice against them, in which case you should make amends. Help them discharge their anger in a way that feels satisfying without causing harm. Responding to anger with anger rarely accomplishes anything positive. If you remain in control of yourself so that another’s anger neither manipulates you nor makes you feel small, you have a chance to help them deal with the real issue that triggered their anger in the first place. What tactics work to accomplish this? Validate their anger. Resisting a person’s anger, getting angry back at them, denying that their anger is justified all do nothing more than inflame it. Even if their anger isn’tjustified in your mind, what would convincing them of that accomplish? It likely wouldn’t give them control over it. Feelings require no justification to be felt. Apologize. I told my patient how sorry I was he had such an unpleasant experience. It wasn’t my fault, but in commiserating with him, I was able to validate his anger. Help turn their anger into language. Get them to express in words, rather than in harmful action, just how angry they are. This is often an effective way to help them discharge their anger in a way that feels satisfying. Get angry with them. Get even angrier than they are. Transform yourself from the object of their anger into their partner in feeling the same anger as they. Though buried deeply, fear was the obvious cause of my patient’s anger, an emotion with which I could far more easily sympathize. As he’d already calmed down by the time he came to see me (he’d satisfactorily discharged a lot of his anger already over the phone), I spent most of my time validating his anger and attempting to address its underlying cause. He never would acknowledge he was afraid, however, which made me worry there would be similar future outbursts (there were), but having fully apprehended its cause, his anger never again intimidated me. He was ultimately diagnosed with lymphoma, endured several cycles of chemotherapy, and was eventually cured. Of his lymphoma, that is. 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In the ,job development phase of the program, the individual’s skills are matched with an . iployer s needs and creating an up-to-date and attractive resume. Employment Agen-Owned ment On-Site Temporary Computer Education Introduction to Computers Introduction to the Internet Introduction to Microsoft Word Introduction to Microsoft Publisher Introduction to Microsoft Excel Keyboarding computer Open Lab Open lob times are scheduled in the Computer Learning Center when classes ore not in session. - — Training Track The Food Service Training Program Food Service Training Program provides individuals with training in all aspects of food service, I-lands an training and a comprehensive curriculum in basic safety and food handling are taught by a certi fied chef. Graduates seek employment n all areas of the food service industry. Food Service Classes - gpioy - Food Service Arts & Eats Cafetoria Arts & Eats Catering Communi Employment Job bcvelopment, Placement & Coaching Graduates of Fellowship’s Carcor evelopment Program have obtained a wide variety of positions. The follow ing is a sample of satisfied employers: Education Track Adult Education GEb Classes and testing - One-on-O.ne Tutor :nstructon - For mdi vduais who wont to mprove thom math and recdng skills or brush up on basic academic skills, - • • • • • Stop & Shop The Gap Clarke’s Cleaning Frank’s Nursery Edge of the Woods Colony Manufacturing Golly’s Gym High Hopes Vocational training for indi viduals interested in learning about basic horse care and barn maintenance, - Supported Educotin/Post Secondary Educa tion Support cnu guidance is provided for individuals who hove their 1-IS dpioma and want to further the)r education. Volunteering in the Community For indi viduals who would like to gain work-related experience and contribute to their com Volunteer opportunities are munities, based the Individual’s interests and pref - Career bevelopment Resource Room Open during designated hours. Information and resources related t education, training and employment are available, - .______ A Collaboration of APT Foundation, Easter Seals & Marrakech, Inc. People will be screened for DMHAS eligibility. gies. service system or in treatment, and who have not had success with previous recovery strate Interested people must be residing in New Haven, are currently not actively involved in the If immediate transportation to treat ment is needed the staff will assist you with getting there. Access to Treatment The Taking Initiative Center is a place to foster dialogue about what the next steps may be for recovery. It is also a place where people can safely talk with their peers, consult with counselors, and just get away from their normal daily routine. Individuals can make use of the free computers. recovery groups, meals, and extensive literature. TCI - to relax and make it through the day. It provides a safe place and allows me ta use resources to my benefit. When you have nothing, a httle means a lot. Helps me Here is what our clients say about the TIC: From the moment that you enter the door, you are greeted and accepted with We are kindness. Our daily affirma waiting for you! tion sets the tone for a posiove, productive day. So conic on in, One of the staff members is ready to help you with any of your needs. : - Not an ordinary center it’s a safe ptace to be during the day I 514 WhalleyA venue New Havefl CT 0651! Open 7 daysper wee/c 830 a.rn 3:00 p.m /203) 389-297a ext 1317 L. The Taking Initiative Center • • • • a • • a Your confidentiality is respected and protected assist you in finding one if you want. vices that may benefit you. We are not a treatment center, but we will lumbus House to TIC at 9 AM and from TIC to select New Haven program sites at 3PM. We will assist you in obtaining social ser able upon first visit. Monday—Friday we offer rides from Co Washer, dryer and a shower may be avail to play games, watch television or educa tional movies, read, chat, and relax calls. We provide a safe and comfortable space use. We have two telephones for making local lunch in the afternoon. We offer optional groups daily: meditation, plan for the day, recovery and education, Three computers are available for client The Taking Initiative Center (TIC) is a safe place for individuals from New Haven who are using drugs, drinking, trying to stop using, or in early recovery from addictions or alcoholism. a We serve breakfast until 10:00AM and What are you doing today? Are you homeless andneed a photo ID? htt,o.y7ct qo v/dm v/site/default as [ND [IOM[L[SSN[SS http.//www cceh. org/findhe/p The State of Connecticut passed legislation to assist homeless persons who are residents of authorized shelters or transitional housing programs in obtaining a State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles issued non-driver photo identification: Sec. 11 h. identity cards. (a) Any person who does not possess a valid motor vehicle operators license may apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles for an identity card. The application for an identity card shall be accompanied by the birth certificate of the applicant or a certificate of identification of the applicant issued and authorized for such use by the Department of Correction. Such application shall include; (1) The applicants name; (2) the applicant’s address; (3) whether the address is permanent or temporary; (4) the applicant’s date of birth; (5) notice to the applicant that false statements on such application are punishable under section 53a- I 57b; and (6) such other pertinent information as the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles deems necessary. A fee of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents shall be paid to the department upon issuance to the applicant of an identity card which contains a picture of the applicant and specifies the applicants height, sex and eye color. The applicant shall sign the application in the presence of an official of the department. The commissioner may waive the fee for any applicant who has voluntarily surrendered such applicant’s motor vehicle operator’s license or whose license has been refused by the commissioner pursuant to subdivision (4) of subsection (e) of section 14-36. The commissioner may waive the fee for any applicant who is a resident of a homeless shelter or other facility for homeless persons. The commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to establish the procedure and qualifications for the issuance of an identity card to any such homeless applicant. (b) An identity card shall expire within a period not exceeding six years from the date of issuance of such card. Each such card shall indicate its date of expiration. Any person who holds an identity card shall be notified by the commissioner before its expiration and may renew such card in such manner as the commissioner shall prescribe upon payment of a fee of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. (c) A distinctive identity card shall be issued to any applicant less than twenty-one years of age. The identity card shall contain a statement that it is issued subject to the same verification of the applicant’s identity as required for the issuance of a motor vehicle operator’s license. The card may thereafter be exhibited to establish the age and identity of the person to whom it was issued. (d) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, in consultation with the Liquor Control Commission, shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to carry out the purposes of this section and section 3086. (e) Any person who misrepresents his age or practices any other deceit in the procurement of an identity card, or uses or exhibits an identity card belonging to any other person, shall be fined not more than fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days or both. Under this program the DMV waives the normal application fee one time within the 6 year life of an ID cards expiration and only when the shelter or transitional housing program staff completes the proper form (DMV form B-230) accompanied by required documentation. — Talk to your shelter/ transitional housing case manager about receiving this assistance TOWN ofEASTHAVEN Social Services Department Veronica Wright Director 250 Main Street, Lower Level, East Haven, CT. 065 1 2 www.cityofwesthaven.com Phone: (203) 468—3303 Fax: 468—3947 Providing Adult and Famiiy Support Services to Residents íh Need ADA COMPLIANCE OFFICER Your Town of East Haven ADA Compliance Officer is Candace Criscuolo appointed in June of 2012. Her office is located in the Finance Department on the lower level of East Haven Town Hall. To report violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act Candace Criscuolo 203—468—3210. Energy Assistance Community Action Agency (CAA) manages the fuel assistance program. East Haven Social Services assists clients with their applications. Call the East Haven Senior Center 203—468—3277 to schedule an application appointment from October 1 st May 1st. At our office clients with scheduled appointments are taken first, then walkins are assisted on a first-come first-served basis. Visit the CT. Dept. of Social Services for ENERGY — ASSISTANCE program information, eligibilty requirements, document requirements and applications. Short-term Case Management Any resident in an emergency situation will meet with a caseworker. Specific needs are addressed and appropriate referrals are made to state and local agencies. INFORMATION Information on State & Federal Programs Youth (HUSKY) Kids and for Uninsured Healthcare Medical Insurance for Single Adults Stated Assisted General Assistance (SAGA) Connecticut Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract to the Elderly and Disabled (CONNPACE) Food Programs Emergency Shelter Employment Assistance Homeowner’s Tax Relief Program Available to elderly (65+) and totally disabled homeowners who meet income guidelines. Application period is February 1st through May 1 5th. Call the East Haven Assessor’s office at 203—468—3233 for details. Renter’s Rebate Program Available to elderly (65+) and totally disabled renters who meet income guidelines. Application period is May 1 5th through September 15th. Call East Haven Senior Center for appointments 203—468—3277. TOWN of EAST HAVEN Counseling & Community Services . . East Haven Counseling & Community Services (EHCCS} Home AtIst Haven LOCATION: 95 Thompson Ave. East Haven, CT 06512 CONTACT: { j46S—3297. Fax: A clinician will speak with you and make decisions for follow up or referrals. HOURS: Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Animal Control Boards & Evening appointments available. Many forms of insurance coverage are accepted. Bulletin Board uLnss Oiectpj:y Civil Service * * * TEMPORARY CHANGE IN CLINIC HOURS Starting August 19th 2013 we are changing some clinician schedules to allow for earlier . appointments and increase our availability for services. For the next several months several clinicians will be able to make appointments on some days at 8:30 or 9:00am and will be Counseling& Community Svcs Economic yjpniejt leaving at 4:00 or 4:30pm. Evening hours will continue on Monday and Wednesday by appointment. - Please Note: As of September 1, 2012 the Town of East Haven has contracted with BHCARE, Inc., (formerly Harbor Health Services), to manage the counseling and GovDirectory . community services department. This reorganization does not affect services town residents. G0vPSAS Health & Safety Hot Issues Mayor’s Office Media Coverag Police Dept Website MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of East Haven Counseling and Community Services is to improve the quality of life of the people of the Town of East Haven by providing a network of comprehensive, effective and efficient mental health services that foster selfsufficiency, dignity and respect so as to empower Individuals to live up to their ultimate potential. Public S-vk Recreation De Senior Center Town Calendar SERVICES Inchai1r • Read Information about gjja with Traumatic Events provided by the East haven Counseling Center. Town Clerk TowiiHall Dept Contact Us Site Map East Haven Town History Igmni,ikniry Public Schools Google Translator .. . . • Providing outpatient mental health services & prevention programs. • The Agency is licensed by the State of Connecticut as an adult outpatient psychiatric clinic. • Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Masters level clinicians are trained to provide assessments, crisis intervention, and on-going counseling using individual, couple, family and group therapies. • Board certified Psychiatrists provide diagnostic evaluations, and prescribe psychotropic medications when deemed appropriate. • Twenty-four hour emergency backup services available. CUNiCTAf F Program Manager I Director: Elizabeth Trotta, LCSW Secretary: Arlene Hackbarth Bookkeeper I Billing: Kelly Smith Town of Hamden Department of Community Services Diane Butler, Director l<eefe Community Center 11 Pine Street, Hamden, CT 065 1 45 Phone: (203) 562-5 1 29 Fax: 562-2026 http7/www.hamden.com Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of all Hamden residents by providing educational, recreational and social services through coordinated or direct services. - We enable Hamden residents to acquire or maintain self-sufficiency by providing the assistance and support systems to function independently as productive members of the community. Located at the ML. Keefe Community Center in the heart of southern Hamden, Community Services has a staff of five full-time employees. In addition to Town funding, Community Services received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which allows the department to assist residents in avoiding evictions, foreclosures and utility service interruptions. While Community Services is best known for providing emergency services to people in need through its food bank, shelter to families displaced by fire, or assistance to families facing heating emergencies during the cold winter months, the department also engages in a number of proactive activities designed to give residents the tools to succeed and improve themselves, including a very successful workforce training program, collaborative efforts with local arts groups to provide artistic programming, and providing scholarships to children unable to afford to attend local summer camps. Community Services encourages residents to take part in parent-learning programs funded through a grant from the Graustein Foundation. Parents and Communities for Kids (PACK) offer arts workshops and cultural performances in urban communities, providing opportunities for children and parents to learn together in an informal setting. Collaboration and Cooperation The Keefe Center, a multipurpose, inter-generational facility that provides all of the services necessary to assist clients in one location, provides fertile ground for identification of a variety of areas where families may benefit from assistance. Community Services, like all agencies operating at the Keefe Center, believes that addressing individual needs through intensive case management is more effective than simply administering programs. Attention to the “whole person” helps Community Services staff focus on the needs of individuals and their families, to ensure that clients are always treated with dignity and respect, and guarantee that each client receives individualized attention. As resources continue to shrink and demand services continues to grow, the Community Services Department sees enhanced cooperation and collaboration with all service agencies as the most important avenue toward continued success. Jobs Resource Center The Job Resource Center counselor works with clients one-on-one to build their resumes, strengthen interviewing and computer skills and search job markets. The Job Resource Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 to 4:30pm, and is located on the third floor of the Hamden Government Center. To make an appointment call Sue Hutchinson at (203) 287-2647. Hamden Government Center• 2750 Dixwell Avenue• Hamden, CT 06518 203.287.7000 Talk to a Housing Counselor Want advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages? HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country to provide free or low cost advice. Search online for a housing counseling agency near you, or call HUD’s interactive voice system at: (800) 569-4287. Consumer Fees for housing Counseling Housirg Foreclosure prevention counselng and homeeds counseling services crc available free of charge through UDs Hous;ng Ccunsevng Program. housing counsehng Counseling agencies participating in HUD’s Housing Counseiing Program are not permitted to charge consumers for these specific and services, Counsefing recipients shcuid not pay for these services. However, housing coLnsefng agencies are permitted to charge reasonable r a rr ei n rr rmeme ce mg v p ra r or ce cc rrme and edua cr r’g .ic cn” tees o’ e fcrms post-curcnase counseling services. proviced certain conditions are met: Agencies must provIde counseling without charge to persons who demonstrate they cannot affcra the fees > Agencies must inform clients of the fee structure in advance of providing services: > Fees must be commensurate with the level of services provided. cnnrpvro with these reovrements you should contact your local HUD office f you encoun:er hcusng couns&ing agenoes that yco be:eve are not United ay of Connecticut Housing Choice Voucher_Program www.cthcvp.org/ Tlnite’d Way Welcome to the Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as Section 8) waiting list web site. You can use this web site to locate open Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists throughout Connecticut. You can also register to receive automatic notice of the opening of Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists whenever they occur. The Housing Choice Voucher Program is only one option for subsidized rental housing. To find out about other affordable housing options, click here. To find out what other programs you may qualify for, try the 21 -1 Navigator. Any questions? Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in the State of Connecticut. The call is free. http://cthousingsearch.org/index.html 1 .877.428.8844 Welcome to CTHousingSearch.org where its FREE to list and search for properties. This is a new service, and properties are being added daily, so check back often. If you know of a property provider with housing to list, have them contact us! Accessible, Affordable or, Market Rate Housing Available Online, or s Find a Place to Rent For People With Disabilities For Seniors Through Our Toll Free Call Center For Tenant jjS http:Hwww.ct. gov/brs/site!default. asp The Vocational Rehabilitation Program The goal of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is to assist individuals with significant physical and mental disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Through the provision of individualized services, persons with disabilities who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation are supported in planning for and achieving their job goals. To be eligible for the VR program, an individual must have a significant physical or mental condition which poses a substantial barrier to employment, and must require VR services in order to prepare for, find and succeed in employment. The vocational rehabilitation program serves persons with all disabilities except legal blindness. Individuals with legal blindness are served by the Board of Education and Services for the Blind; their website is located at wwwbesb.state.ct.us. The vocational rehabilitation program is supported by a combination of state and federal funds. To learn more about the vocational rehabilitation program, go to html?src=p Individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits have increased incentives to work while maintaining some or all of their benefits. Benefits Counseling is available to assist individuals to assess the impact returning to work will have on their disability benefits. More information on work incentives programs is available by contacting the Connect to Work Center. The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) provides vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to assist Connecticut residents with significant disabilities to find and keep employment. Please review the Job Seeker_publication for an overview of our services. If you would like to apply for VR services, you must make arrangements with the BRS office nearest to where you live to file the actual application in person. (you may view a sample application on-line In the office, these forms will be in a slightly different format, but they will contain the same information). - You may contact the office where you will apply to learn more about what services may be available and what you must do if you are eligible for services. You will also learn if you need an appointment to meet with a counselor or attend an orientation meeting. If you are eligible, a counselor will help you develop an employment plan based on your needs and abilities and will help arrange whatever services are needed to achieve your employment goal. Find out more about the great services of BRS New Haven BRS Administrative Office 414 Chapel Street, Suite 301 New Haven, CT 06511 Tel: 203-974-3000 -. Welcome to • — .--— .. 764 A Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 — — — (203) 934 7077 call after 1:00 p.m. (203) 934 7078 Fax (203) 934 7079 TTY E-mail us: info @cen terfordisabilityrights-ct. org CDR is at the forefront of promoting empowerment and self-reliance for persons with disabilities. CDR’s programs and activities result in greater self-sufficiency for individuals and offer savings to the state and the taxpayer by eliminating the need for many expensive services. We are a partner and help facilitate the community choices program. We also run: Helping Each Other Succeed Helping Each Other Succeed (A Support Group of the center for Disability Rights) meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the second Friday of every month at the center for Disability Rights Visit our office: The easiest access from 95 South is Exit 43, then left under the overpass to the light at Richards Street. Turn right on Richards. Go through several stop signs to the next light (campbell Ave.) We are in the center just next to the restaurant. From 95 North, take Exit 43, campbell Ave. Turn right and our driveway is just past the restaurant’s driveway. . J II It Nq .i nformatfrn Sm.rco JIIe 1 hO I C LIII ‘ Your Ac.i n :; and Dsabi tv — Is a single point of entry for both folks with disabilities of all ages and older adults. It is a resource hub of information that can range from a simple name and phone number to detailed help concerning community services, policies and procedures, and assistance with completing benefits applications. Our Mission is to assist individuals 18 and older who are seeking services and support, regardless of age, disability or income, through a coordinated system of information and access. It provides information to empower older adults and people with disabilities to advocate for themselves. community choices is your “one-stop” information gateway for: • community resources • Options counseling • Referrals for employment assistance • Referrals for care management • Planning for the future; and • Advocacy Our goal is to empower individuals to advocate for themselves. If you don’t know where to go for help, have been denied benefits or services for which you feel you are eligible, need assistance with communicating your needs or have a complaint about service WE CAN HELP! Information About community Resources: • Adult day care • Disability services • Elder abuse prevention • Employment, financial, housing, and equipment assistance • In-home services • Legalservices • Mental health/substance abuse services Transportation Nutrition • community choices serves the following towns and cities in connecticut: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Haven, North Branford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Wallingford, West Haven and Woodbridge. In connecticut call (800) 994-9422. When you call, please state that you are calling for the Aging & Disability Resource center or ADRC. Our specially trained staff will be happy to assist you Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m. community choices is made possible by an Administration on Aging grant through the State of connecticut and is staffed by the Agency on Aging of South central connecticut and the Center for Disability Rights. Both organizations are at the forefront of promoting empowerment and self-reliance for older adults and persons with disabilities. The Kennedy Center, Inc. 9 ll oicnfidD/i11fco(i! Ce,atY; 2440 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull CT 06611 203.3658522 TDD: 203-339-3034 FAX: 203.3658533 http:!!www.thekennedycenteri nc.org/about/overviewabout. php Mission Our mission promotes the empowerment of consumers with diverse abUities, disabilities, and experiences toward optimal participation and inclusion in the community. Purpose The Kennedy Center. Inc.. a private. commUnity-based rehabilitation organization. actively responds to needs of persons with disabilities by offering innovative, comprehensive community services. Overview The Kennedy Center is one of the most comprehensive rehabilitation facilities in the State of Connecticut. Our staff is highly experienced in developing specialized and individualized plans for children and adults (including seniors) with mental retardation, autism, hearing and visual impairments, speech difficulties, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, psychiatric disabilities and mobility impairments. Our vocational and job coaching services strengthen partnerships and employment productivity between employers and workers with disabilities and special needs. A wide variety of vocational, educational. residential and recreational services are available to assist individuals in community inclusion. Employment Services Program provides vocational opportunities for individuals who are seeking competitive employment. Our services may include: situational assessment vocational explorations job development job coaching Strong follow-up helps to assure strong community placement. For further information contact: Valerie Reyher, Vice President of Rehabilitation Services (203) 365-8522 ext 267 vreyherkenedyctr.ora Supported Education Program enables persons with disabilities to further their career goals through post secondary education. This may include undergraduate, graduate and certification programs. Services may include: Identifying vocational interests, skills, aptitudes and goals Identifying appropriate educational programs and courses Assistance with admissions and financial aid procedures Advocacy Career Counseling Tutoring Contact information Martha Aigner, Coordinator of Supported Education (203) 365-8522 ext 271 1111111 Ct 1 () oi k Program Are you Receiving Benefits and Interested in Working? Check out the... I http ://www.ssa .gov/work/receivi ngbenefits. html If you are interested in working, the Ticket to Work Program is the key to unlocking vocational rehabilitation, training, job referrals, and other ongoing support and services to help you reach your employment goals. The program is available for people who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because they are disabled or blind. Work Incentive Liaisons (WIL) Each local Social Security Administration (SSA) office has a Work Incentive Liaison (WIL) who provides advice and information about SSA ‘s work incentive provisions and employment support programs to individuals with disabilities and outside organizations that serve those with disabilities. Contact your local SSA office for the name and telephone number of this Work Incentive Liaison What are the advantages of using the Ticket and Work Incentives? • • You will not receive a medical continuing disability review (CDR) while using your Ticket. You can continue to receive healthcare benefits; and You can easily return to benefits if you have to stop working (known as “expedited reinstatement of benefits”); While you are actively participating in the Ticket to Work program, you can get the help you need to find the job that is right for you and you can safely explore your work options without losing your benefits. • //REDULEDFEE’\\ LEGAL SERVICES / from the New Haven County Bar Association 77 77 ARE YOU: d support, or custody? 1 Seeking a divorce, modification of chi IS YOUR: Landlord trying to evict you, refusing to fix things, or unwilling to give back your security dposit? ci E WERE YOU: Arrested for DUI, speeding or other traffic related violations, or a criminal matter? I HAVE YOU: Been denied unemployment compensation? E DO YOU: Have a claim, or have you been sued for, an amount less than $5,000? Maybe the Modest Means Attorney Referral Program can help. Call (203) 562-0162 More information and a financial eligibility application can be found at wwwnewhavenbar. orgllrsphp. ii The Furniture Co-Op I Program Overview The Furniture Co—Op (TFC) collects furniture from the general public and then gives it to families and individuals who are transitioning from homelessness, livint with disabilities or other insufferable hardships. Clients are referred to the Co-Oj after being pre-screened jy partner agencies to ensure that those truly in need are receiving the essentials. The inception of the Furniture Co-Op began with funding from The Annie E. Casey Foundation and continues through generous contributions of money, furniture, and time from individuals, corporations, charitable foundations and our social service agency partners. The Co-Op turns empty houses into homes. Member BHcare Clifford Beers Columbus House, Inc. Continuum of Care, Inc. Department of Children and Families — partner Agencies Emerge CT Liberty Community Services New Haven Regional Children’s Probate Court Salvation Army U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Contact Information Client services are by appointment only. Appointments are available Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm. Please call 203.492.4866 to schedule an appointment. For more information about becoming a member agency of The Furniture Co-Op or furniture donations please contact New Reach at 203.492.4866 ext.13. What yqu will need—oTher nformation ___ Area Served There is a $5.00 annual fee. Shop once a month, bring a box or bag. ___ Process to Appjy Greater New Haven No Restrictions / requirements Area Agencies Offering Free Clothing* Hours Walk -In Greater New Haven No restrictions - Monday thru Saturday 9:30 am. 1 :30 am. Walk -In Greater New Haven Name &Address The Beacon on the HO (2031 931-9989 634 Jones Hill Road West Haven, CT 06516 Wednesday 1:00 pm. 2:30 p.m. Walk -In — — - — Cades Christian Church (203) 785-8091 104 Fairmont Avenue New Haven, CT 0651i Monday Friday 9.Ou am. 4.30 p.m. Need Photo Identification , Christian Community Action (203) 777-7848 166-168 Davenport Ave Fax: (203) 777-7923 New Haven, CT 06519 Greater New Haven - Need Photo Identification Spanish speaking There is a S10.00 annual fee. Shop twice a month allowed 10 pieces or clothing and dishes. nnts and pans (if available) each visit. Greater New Haven No restrictions! requirements : Walk- In , — — — Greater New Haven . . , Walk- In No requirements! restrictions Every Thursday & Third Saturday 9:00 am.- 10:30 am. , Greater New Haven Walk -In Greater New Haven 2fld & 4th Saturday Noon 2:00 p.m. ,. . . First ( 1) & Third ( 3rd) Saturday 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m . CALL FOR APPOINTMENT No requirements / restrictions . Greater New Haven Clothing provided during soup kitchen hours — Lasr updatec 4-2-1 1. Information may have changed check with agency on current policies Monday ‘s 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday s & Friday s 10:00 a.m—12:OOp.m. Walk -In Glorified Deliverance Church (203) 624-4175 604 Dixwell Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 . I Harbor Health Services (203) 483-2643 Monday thru Thursday 30 Harrison Avenue Fax (203) 483-2o59 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Branford, CT 06405 Fridoy 930 am— 1:00 : Sat. 11. am. 1:00- p.m. Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry St. Paul’s & St. James Episcopal Church 57 New Haven, CT 06511 Olive Street (203) 562-2143 Fax: (203) 562-0408 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (203) 865-0141 1 1 1 WhaIley Avenue New Haven. CT 06511 . Trinity Temple Church (203) 776-8179 Breakfast Pronram 285 Dixwel) Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 Varick A.M.E. Zion Church (203) 624-6245 242 Dixwell Avenue New Haven. CT 06511 1 Serving X X X X X X X AkTIJi X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Days & Times NEW HAVEN AREA SOUP KITCHENS Program Location Who Can Go Anyone in Need Phone 624-4594 Anyone in Need 624-6426 Anyone in need Anyone in Need They also have a food pantry They also have a food pantry Things You Should Know 777-8744 Anyone in need They also have a food pantry for women and children — 624-6426 Anyone in Need 7-76-4501 BREAKFAST ALL LUNCH WOMEN & CHILDREN ONLY - 624-6426 Anyone in Need 865-0141 Anyone in need - 624-6426 624-4594 Anyone in need - 624-4594 Anyone in need - 777-0472 Anyone in need -______ 777-5537 Anyone in need For more info mation call when college is in s s ion. Sunday Macedonia Church of God & Christ 151 Newhall Street St. Lukes Church 111 Whalley Avenue HAMD N BRANFORD Community Dining Room 30 Harrison Avenue Sat & Wed- 8:30-9:3Oam Tue & Thurs 12 1 pm - 1:00 p.m 1000 am w Childr n 6:30 pm St Martin de Porres Church 136 Dixwell Avenue St. Marys Church 49 Goffe Street St. Matthews Church 400 Dixwell Avenue St Thomas Moore Chapel 268 Park Street Trinity Temple Church 285 Dixwell Avenue Yale Hunger & Homelessness Action Project at Center Church 250 Temple Street - un Fri 12 S turd y 9:00 Tue (F niilt ONLY) 5 30 Tue 8 0 am 930 am aturday 4th wk of the month 10 am 100 pm Sat 8 OOam 9 30 am Wed Noon-i pm OCTOBER THRU APRIL Thursdays 8.00 m-9:00 m Wed Noon 130 pm CLO ED for SUMMER - 624-4594 Anyone in need Tue day dinn r is only for Families with Child en - 436-0216 Open to Everyone They Iso have food pantry Community Soup Kitchen 84 Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life 80 Wall Street Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green Temple & Chapel Streets United Church Parish House Streets Center Church Parish House 311 Temple Street Immanuel Baptist Church 1324 Chapel Street (enter Day St.) 488 9750 Anyone in ne d Must have ID in ome informati n Ty h vetake out m als only - 865 0886 Anyone in need - Mon Sat) Closed Wed) 11OOam 1OO Sun 5:45 pm 6:45 pm DU.RING SCHOOL YEAR Mon 6:00 pin 7:00 pm Fri 5:45 pm 6:45 pm DURNGSCHOOLYEAR Mon—Thur 5:45 6:45 pm SUMMER Sun 6 7:00 Sun: Winter 1:30 2:00 Summer 12:30 1:00 St Ann’s Soup Kitchen 930 Dixwell Avenue WALLINGFORD 294 0102 - Monday Friday 11 0 am 1.00 m Wallingford Emergency Shelter 1 293 Quinnipiac Street They also have a food pantry Monday Frid y 7 OOpm 8:00 pm Days & Times Program Location NEW HAVEN AIDS Project - Noon Monday thru Thursday — 1302 Cpppl Street Befeve 10:00 am Saturday - Speak with Ryan White Pantry may be used once a month Pantry may be used 2 times a month Things To Know Persons with HIV/AIDS ID Pantry may be used once a month Papers You Must Show 624-0947 Dixwell Residents only Photo ID Pantry may be used once a month Who Can Go 865-0514 Fair Haven Residents Photo ID Phone # NEWHAVENAREA FOOD PANTRIES 776-7676 Fair Haven Residents Every 3 Wednesday 9:30 am. to 2:00 p.m. 777-6771 Photo ID 777-2992 777-7848 Residents only Families with children Senior Citizens Anyone in need Hill Seniors & Disabled Families Photo ID Photo ID Photo ID & proof of address Third Thursday of each month Pantry may be used once a month appointments & details 785-1943 387-7700 Clients only Pantry may be used once a month 4:00 p.m. Pantry may be used once Tuesday 2:00 a month 777-6612 Anyone in Need Photo ID proof of family size ID, proof of income Call for delivery — Photo ID, proof address& income 624-2600 Fair Haven Residents ID, proof of income Thursday 9:00 am.— 12:00 p.m. They also have a soup kitchen 3:00 pm Once a month Friday — Photo ID ID, information about family size Wednesday 2:00 — Call for Pantry may be used once a month; They also distribute clothes and a soup kitchen Church of Christ 16 Gem Street 865-5585 Elderly or Disabled Photo ID — Community Action Agency 419 Whalley Avenue 503-0106 Only persons with —._____ 772-2555 Community Builders-Kensington 1327 Chapel Street Coordinating Council Children in Crisis 13 Dwigh Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen 311 Temple Street Fair Haven Parent’s Ministry 160 Ferry Street FISH of Greater New Haven 777-8744 St. Brendan’s School 342 Ellsworth Avenue Free Forever Prison Ministries-My Brother’s Keeper 149 Rosette Immanuel Baptist Church 1324 ChpçjStreet Mount Hope Temple 562-3932 AIDS, prison reentry & ex-convicts Anyone in need in the Dwight area Newhallville residents Bethel AME Church 255 Goffe Street Cathedral of Higher Praise 155 Grand Avenue Centro San Jose 290 Grand Avenue Christian Center Restoration Getsemani 555 Columbus Avenue Christian Community Action 168 Davenport Avenue 9:00 am 5:00p.m. Call for Appointment 3rd Call for Appointment Fridays 9:00-12:00 Noon Call For Appointment — Call for Appointment , — — Mon Wed 10am— 2 pm. Fñday 11 am, 3 p.m. Saturday 10 am. 1p.m. - Call for Appointment Mon Fri 8:00 am 4:00 pm Call for Appointment — 1:00 4:0,jhurs. — Call for Appointment 8:30 am 4:30 pm Walk In Call for Appointment End of the Month Call for Delivery Call for Appointment 3 Saturday 10:30 am. Friday July 2014 624-5798 624-5798 865-8095 New Haven Residents Only Current residents of their shelter Residents and previous residents of their shelter Anyone in need ID Pantry may be used 1st & 3 Friday Pantry may be used once a month This is a shelter, Residents may use the pantry daily. Previous residents may use it once per month. This is a shelter. Residents may use the pantry daily. Previous residents may use it once per month. Monday to Friday 10:30 am —5:00 pm Call for Appointment Call for Appointment 933-1198 777-5521 Single adults from DwightlEdgewood-West River neighborhoods Anyone in need Clients Only Photo ID, family composition Photo ID Photo ID Once a month 3rd Saturday 691-9494 New Haven Residents Photo ID They also provide clothing and Thanksgiving meals Photo ID 772-0407 DwightlWhalley;/Dixwell Proof of address 3rd Saturday 865-0141 X106 Dixwell / Newhallville residents in need New Flame Restoration 1375 State Street New Haven Home Recovery <Care Ways> 223-225 Portsea Street St. Luke’s 111 Whalley Avenue 777-0472 Photo ID proof of income and family size Monday thru Friday 8:00 am— 5:00 pm Call for Appointment St. Matthew’s Church 400 Dixwell Avenue Anyone in need New Haven Home Recovery (Women in Crisis) 559 Howard Avenue Newhallville Academy 246 Newhall Street Omega Seventh Day Adventist 278 Winthrop Avenue 2nd Saturday of the Month 8:00 am -9:00 am 624-9891 432-2446 Anyone in need in the Valley Photo ID Photo ID Salvation Army Corps 450 George Street — 736-0707 Branford residents Open during the school year Tuesdays & Fridays 8:30 am. — 11:30 am. Pantry may be used 2 times per month Pantry may be used once a month Pantry may be used once a month 387-1215 — Call for Appointment 481-4248 488-5404 624-6245 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am Noon 3 Saturday 9:00 am 12:00 pm Call for Appointment Upon this Rock Ministry 508 Whalley Avenue Varick AME Zion Church 242 Dixwell Avenue Visiting Nurse of So. Central CT 1 Long Wharf Wesley United Methodist Church 577 Howard Avenue — Saturdays 10:00 am Noon Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project 1302 Chapel Street ANSONIA — Thursdays 4:00 pm 6:00 pm During the school year Salvation Army 26 Lester Street Branford Food Pantry 342 Harbor Street CLINTON BRAN FORD Call for Appointment Also serving Derby, Seymour, Shelton & Oxford Call Mr. Randi to pre-register 488-5404 ____________________ July 2014 CADES Food Pantry 44 Arch Street Gods Miracle Unlimited Outreach 1441 Dixwell Avenue Hamden Town Food Bank 11 Pine Street Love Center Deliverance Ministry 19 George Street St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen 930 Dixwell Avenue MADISON Town Community Social Services 10 School Street MILFORD HAMDEN East Haven Food Pantry Christ Epiphany Church 39 Park Place EAST HAVEN Clinton Town Social Services Cajjppiptment_______ 61 East Main Street Call for Appointment Call for Appointment Call for Appointment — Call for Appointment Phone Hrs. T-F lOam 1pm Call for Appointment Call for Appointment Call for Appointment Call for Appointment Call for Appointment NORTH BRANFORD North Branford Town Welfare Services 1599 Foxon Road NORTH HAVEN St. Gabriel’s Church 26 Broadway Milford Chhstian Church Food Pantry 989 New Haven Avenue Storehouse Food Pantry 192 Meadow Street Call for Appointment North Haven Food Pantry 28 Church Street . Town of Orange Community Services 525 Orange Center Road ORANGE Call for Appointment __________ Call for Appointment ink 2014 Photo ID Daily 9:00 am 245-5655 865-0886 562-5129 239-4665 Milford residents Madison residents Dixwell & Newhallville residents Hamden residents Anyone in need Photo ID Photo ID Photo ID Photo ID ID, proof family composition & income Photo ID Wednesdays - —______________ —__________________ Pantry may be used once a month Pantry may be used once a month — After 15th of the month Fridays 1:00pm 2:00 pm Food distributed twice a week 4:00 pm Clinton residents Photo ID 783-1774 Milford, Orange & West Haven ID, proof family composition & income — 860 6697347 East Haven residents 291-9599 Milford residents Photo ID — — 467-4668 877-1007 North Branford residents Photo ID, proof of residency — Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am 1 1:00 am Saturday 11:00 1:00 315-6006 North Haven residents 785-8091 239-5691 Orange residents 772-4314 891-2154 Photo ID, proof of income Call for Appointment — 7:00 P.M Call for Appointment Thursday 6:00 P.M. Call for Appointment Call for Appointment July 2014 — WEST HAVEN Faith Baptist Church 39 Emma Street Gateway Christian Fellowship 129 Bull Hill Road Project HOPE 52 George Street West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce 674 Washinon Avenue WOODBRIDGE Town of Woodbridge Human Services 4 Meetinghouse Lane 933-2380 934-0880 933-8363 West Haven residents West Haven residents Photo ID, SS# Photo ID — Pantry may be used 2 times a month Every 4th Saturday 10:00 am. Noon Pantry may be used 2 times a month There is also a clothes closet Tuesday and Friday 2:00 p.m.— 4:30 p.m. West Haven Residents West Haven residents Photo ID & 2 pcs. Current mail 931-9877 Pantry may be used once a month Woodbridge residents Photo ID 389-3429 Shelter Single men & women Food 5. Christian Community Action Columbus House 586 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard (203) 773-9673 or (203) 401.4400 (203) 773-1430 fax 1 I ‘:‘‘—- food banks and pantries 168 Davenport Avenue (203) 777-7848 (203) 777-7923 fax Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:30 —11:45am Tues. & Thurs, 9:30— 11:45 am, & 2—4 pm. Call for appointment. *Hill neighborhood residents only Emergency shelter and longer term shelter for single men and women; other services available. Doors open at 4:30 PM Loaves & Fishes 57 Olive Street (203) 562.2143 Single men Emergency Shelter Management Services Food bags distributed Sat. 9:30 10:30 am. Doors open at 9:15 am. 8. St. Lukes Church Food Bank 111 Whalley Avenue (203) 865-0141 Wed. and Fri. 10 am noon — 645 Grand Avenue (203) 777-2522 Overnight shelter dinner, breakfast; Doors open at 4:00 PM out by 7:30 AIvi: Permission by case manager after 9pm — 2. ii., Columbus House Overflow for Men 232 Cedar Street (contact ( olumbus House 777-8445) from October May The Street Sheet a project of the Hospitality Committee of the Town Green Special Services District. The following organizations were instrumental in assembling and creating this brochure: Community Services Network of Greater New Raven; Connecticut Mental Health Center; Connecticut Mental Health Center Foundation; Greater New Raven Chamber of Commerce; Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau; Elements, LLC; INFO New Raven; New Haven Police Department; Omni Hotel; Town Green Special Services District; Yale Office of the Secretary; Yale Police Department; Yale Program for Recovery & Community Health Yale Visitor Center *Participating agencies may be found on the map attached using the numbe assigned to the service Town Green Special Services District 169 Orange Street I 2 - L New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 401—3245 fax 401-4249 Emergency food assistance Mon., Wed. and Fri. 9 am noon. Call for information on other programs such as clothing and utility assistance. — Youth Youth Continuum I Helping our Society to Survive (HOSTS) 84 DeWitt Street (203) 777-8445 Emergency shelter for youth under age 18. Other non.emergency services for youth uptoage2l Single women; Women with children; Families Immanuel Baptist Church Food Pantry 1324 Chapel Street Every other rues. 10 am—noon 10. 18. DESK (Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen) Pantry 311 Temple Street (basement entrance, Center Church Parish House, behind the Public Library) (203) 624-6426 Emergency food assistance Weds. 2— 3 pin. * Free clothing Weds. 3 pm Meals Life Haven 447 Ferry Street (203) 776-6208 (203) 777-5949 fax Emergency shelter for pregnant women and women with children 3. Free Breakfast: IL New Haven Home Recovery, Inc. ‘areWays Shelter Clothing .. Salvation Army Thrift Store 274 Crown Street (203) 776-2448 or 865-0511 Discount clothing Mon. Sat. 9am —5pm 7, Loaves & Fishes Clothes Closet 57 Olive Street (203) 562-2143 Free clothing distributed 1t & 9:15 am 10:30 am 3rd — St. Luke’s Auxiliary Thrift Shop 111 Whalley Avenue (203) 865-0141 Free clothing Wed. and Fri. 10 am noon. Closed July and August — 9. St. Raphael Auxiliary Thrift Shop 1386 Chapel Street (203) 789-3312 Discount clothing. Mon. Fri. 10am 3:30 pm .- — j.Q. Immanuel Baptist Church Clothes Closet 1324 Chapel Street (203) 777-8744 Free clothing, Thurs. noon 2 pm — Tues. 8:30 9:30 am — 8. clothing, and other services and length of Sat., stay program. Hours: 9 am-S pm Curfew: 9 pm 5. Christian Community Action 168 Davenport Avenue (203) 777-7848 (203) 777-7923 fax Shelter & other services for families (at least I adult & I child) Open 9 am—S pm Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven shelter location confidential (203) 865-1957 or (203) 789-8104(24 hour hotline) (203) 562-9450 fax Emergency shelter and other support services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. Provide services to male victims but not shelter. St. Luke’s Church 111 Whalley Avenue Wed.8—Sam 14. St. Paul UAME Church 150 Dwight Street 4. New Haven Home Recovery, Inc. Martha’s Place 559 Howard Avenue (203) 624-5798 Women and women with children at least 7 years old. Emergency housing, food, — Morning Star Freewill Holiness Church 125 Dixwell Avenue Mon.9—lOam 13. St. Martin DePorres Church 136 Dixwell Avenue 223-225 Portsea Street (203) 492-4873 or 492-4874 Emergency shelter, food pantry, clothing, services & length of stay program. Open 9am—Spm Salvation Army 450 George Street (203) 624-9891 Fri.8— lOam St. Matthew’s Church 400 Dixwell Avenue (203) 777.0472 Sat,8—9am 15. St. Mary’s UFB Church 49 Goffe Street 4 Sat. of month lOam—I pm free lunch Free Lunch: i Community Soup Kitchen Christ Church 17. 84 Broadway (203) 624-4594 St. Thomas More Soup Kitchen 268 Park Street (203) 777-5537 Wed. 12—I pm 8. St. Luke’s Church 111 Whalley Avenue (865-0141) Tues. & Thurs. women & Children only 12—1 pm jQ. Immanuel Baptist Church 1324 Chapel Street (203) 777.8744 Sun. 12:30 1 pm (summer) continued Sun 1:30—2 pm (winter) — Contact Columbus House, 773-9673; from October-May 2. Seasonal Overflow for Men 232 Cedar St 1 Emergency Shelter Management Services, Inc. 645 Grand Avenue 777-2522 Overnight Sheite d1nne breakfast; Doors open at 4 PM, out by 7:30 AM; referral needed after 9PM. Single men Emergency shelter and longer term shelter for slngl& men and women; other sørvices available. Doors open at 4:30 PM. Columbus House 586 Ella Grasso Blvd 773-9673 401-4400 773-1430 (fax) Single men and women Shelter and other services for families (at least one adult and one childj Action 168 Davenport Avenue 777-7848 777-7923 (fax) 5. ChrIstian Community Women and or women with children, Emergency housing, food, clothing, and other serv ices. Hours: 9 AM-5 PM. Out by 9AM. 4. Women In Crisis Shelter ‘j ‘JPA’I 64-579B Emergency sheite food pant, clothing, services & length of stay proram. Open 9-5. 3. New Haven Home flecovery Inc. Careways Program 559 Howard Avenue 492-4866 ext. 14 492-4866. Emergency shelter for preg nant women and women with children 776-6208 777-5949 (fax) 447 Ferry Street Life Haven Single women; Women with children; Families OOPOtSI under age 18. Other nonemergency sen/ices for youth up to age2l. difference. It’s OK not to give spare change to a panhandler. your financial support will make the biggest Remember, it’s your ëhoice to decide where ask for a $3.00 nightly fee, no one is turn ed away or denied emergency shelter if he or she can’t pay. Often, shelters request that those who can’t pay do a chore in lieu df the $3. clait tc need a dollar or two to get into a shelter. “Vhilc many shelters do Somçtirnes, a person on the street may A Note on Shelter Fees Emergency shelter and other support services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. of Greater New Haven shelter location confidential 865-1957 562-9450 (fax) 789-8104 (24-hour hotline) Domestic Violence Services Youth Continuum!Helpin9 our Society to Survive (HOSTS) 84 DeWitt Street 777-8445 Emergency shelter for youth -o “3 0 l women; Women with children; Families Youth H SHELTER (CONTINUED) H -U; ‘C) >> m z 0 CD 0> (1) JcI) mm m mO (f)Z c) rc 0 0 0 zr I> zC F Downtown New Haven v — I L a Ij s we 0 I 45Ør5 - k’,r 5trc C New Haven Harbor 4 -0 To Lang Wirad, Amsstad and K Asfl,%tJd O Salvation Army Thrift Store Loaves and Fishes/St. Paul & St. James Episcopal Church ?, INFO New Haven 0 Emergency Shelter Mgmt. Services, Inc. 0 Seasonal Overflow for Men/SCRC • St. Luke’s Church Shop New Haven Home Recovery Inc. • St. Raphael Auxilliary Thrift Church CareWays Shelter O Immanuel 8aptist • Women in Crisis Shelter Christian Community Action ( Salvation Army ll • Morning Star Freewi Holiness Church I & 0 Parish House • United Church Church Zion AME Varick • Center (CMH() l Health Menta CT • • Slifka Center for Jewish Life National Student Partnerships ed GlorW • Heights Beulah • Church of God in Chum onia Maced • l Church of Christ s Chape Thoma • 4 St. Martin OePorres Church St. Paul U.A.M.E Church St. Mary’s IJFB Church • Community Soup Kitchen • St. Thomas More Soup Kitchen (at the • DESK Headquarters Center Church Parish House) Free Lunch: continued Free dinner: Church of Christ 16 Gem Street (203) 776-2992 Second & fourth Fri of the month 12 4pm continued Sundays only October— may: 19. Slifka Center for Jewish Life (on Yale Campis) 80 Wall Street (next to Naples Pizza) Kosher Meal Sun. 5—6 pm 26 Fridays only September— May Free dinner: DESK (Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen) Central Kitchen, Dining Hall & Pantry 311 Temple Street (basement entrance Center Church Pansh House behind the 18. Free dinner: continued Public Library) 21. Varick ÂME Zion Church 242 Dixwell Avenue (203) 624-6245 Mon.6—7 pm United Church Mon. through Thurs 5:45 6:45 pm Sun. 5.00— 6 pm In addition to serving Parish House 323 Temple St:eet (corner of Temple & Wall> Fri. 5:45 6:45 pm dinner at these times. DESK coordinates with Yale Hunger Hero’s offering evening meats at 2 following sites (Sept May only) — — •1’ f ‘% / I I A ,, 4’ 4” .‘ 4 N Now Haven Harbor Thi - .— -• ‘ c ‘‘i-i ‘ ‘‘ ‘ ‘ 1—r ‘[ rrtr Jarlos ro’scopa: I “ “4e R FF V V V.’’, 1 ‘i to:n,mr Atnn In”, ‘ I lAu IL I a , ‘on Churc ‘r ri F St. MrCr CePo’ liPS 5t A i’1 F t ry UF mm in CF r F s, Cn-rn Si tea F Center fr,a,v’sr F r iur Son, Kit hen ns_ c t; ” 3 a ‘ V nsn - oF I Lhu , r- ,n r (“ 10