"The highest degree of charity is to take hold of persons who have been crushed...to find work for them and thus put them on their feet so that they will not be dependent upon others." (Moses Maimonides, 1135-1204) |
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK | |
 The summer has seemed to fly by and with Labor Day just around the corner I would like to share with you some exciting new programs we have initiated since our last e-newsletter
As you will read below, JVS recently opened a Career Center providing services to adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Center provides hands-on job exploration activities and vocational assessments for its clients. In addition, social skills and job search strategies are taught in small groups or one-on-one. Some of the participants already have been trained and hired by our new Document Imaging and Records Management Bureau.
Currently the third year of our highly successful Career Camp for students age 14 to 21 with ASD is in session. New this summer is an additional Career Camp funded by the Kessler Foundation for young adults 14 to 21 who have physical or cognitive disabilities. I hope you enjoy the photos below from both camps.
The roller coaster stock market and concerns about the economic strength of the global economy and possible double-dip recession has negatively impacted employment numbers. JVS continues to provide much needed job training, counseling, and job seeking strategies to the large number of unemployed or underemployed members of our community. The agency is strengthening its services to a growing number of middle income unemployed mature adults, many of whom, no longer qualify for unemployment and health benefits and are in desperate need of assistance with their job search.
Please use the Quick Link in the righthand column below to access profiles of current job seekers, and, if you know of a job opening or can introduce us to a hiring manager, please let us know.
Every day miracles happen at JVS. We hope you will join us and be a part of the magic by supporting these transformational services through a donation to the agency.
Visit our website at www.jvsnj.org and click on DONATE NOW to use our secure, online donation server. Or contact our Development Officer, Eileen Weiss at eweiss@jvsnj.org, 973-674-6330 x 267, to learn more about how your contribution can make such an important difference in the lives of the clients we serve.
We greatly appreciate your continuing friendship and look forward to a meaningful and productive year ahead. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
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 CAREER CENTER OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS
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L to R: Alice Hunnicutt, Director of the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services(DVRS), Karen Carroll, Program Planning and Development Specialist at DVRS, and Linda Meyer, Executive Director of Autism New Jersey join JVS Executive Director, Dr. Leonard C. Schneider to cut the red ribbon celebrating the official opening of the JVS Career Center, which provides specialized vocational services for individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Presently 23 clients are receiving instruction and practice in social skills, resume writing, and job search strategies. They also are given a hands-on learning experience at various work stations that include a retail store, grocery store, café, packaging and shipping department, and a medical office.
The Center is being funded by a grant from DVRS as well as by a gift from the Linda Bunis Haller Foundation. For additional information about the Career Center click here or contact Lauren Klein, Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services at LKlein@jvsnj.org or 973-674-6330 x237.
Click here for article in the New Jersey Jewish News.
Kandice Deutsch teaches a client at the Career Center how to correctly fold clothing items to be placed on retail store shelves.
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JVS CAREER CAMP OFFERS 2 SESSIONS | | |
Members of Career Camp Session 1 for students with cognitive and physical disabilities funded by the Kessler Foundation.
Campers and staff from Career Camp Session 2 for students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder funded by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.
Campers enjoy working with Maestro David Dworkin at a session of Conductorcise
For further information about the JVS Summer Career Camp Programs, contact: Lauren Klein, LKlein@jvsnj.org, 973-674-6330, ext. 237. You can also see additional camp photos at www.jvsnj.org/career-camp.
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JVS CAREER COUNSELING AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES | |
THANK YOU, JVS | |
Recently, I found myself in the position of transitioning from being a homemaker for twelve years to trying to find employment. The experience was starting to take its toll. I was fortunate enough to take JVS Job Search workshops. They were great. The workshops were very informative. The staff creates a very supportive and caring, responsive environment for job seekers. Through their advice and warmth they inspire self-confidence and give real concrete lessons regarding job searching/interviewing skills and help keep the determination going. The JVS counselors truly are gems. The workshops provide a haven and make the world seem less bleak for those who might otherwise despair during these difficult economic times. I am grateful for the services your organization provided me. It helped me tremendously. Thank you!
For further information about JVS job seeking services or to hire one of our highly qualified candidates contact Meryl Kanner at mkanner@jvsnj.org or 973-994-6330 ext. 271.
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| 5th ANNUAL JVS CREATIVE MATURITY EXPO TO BE HELD SUNDAY, NOV. 6, 2011 |
Join more than 500 Baby Boomers at our new location: the JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Road, West Orange, New Jersey, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (early registration at 9:30 am).
For further information or to become a corporate sponsor contact: Jayne Waltzer at jwaltzer@jvsnj.org or 973-674-6330 ext.311.
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JVS Through the Years |
In the 1990s JVS resettled many refugee families from the Former Soviet Union. On August 24th, 2011 JVS welcomed 2 "lost boys" from Darfur. JVS will be resettling additional refugees from Darfur and Ethiopia in the coming months. For further information on how you can become a part of this exciting new initiative and help these new members of our community, please contact Joyce Reilly, jreilly@jvsnj.org or 973-674-6330 ext. 259.
Your financial assistance is especially needed at this time!
Click here to learn more about the history of JVS.
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JVS is a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest, NJ | |
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