World of Work Job Club

Held every Thursday at 2:00pm

Location: 37-22 82nd Street, Jackson Heights

718 779-1600

The World of Work Program conducts a one hour Job Club get-together for persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness or substance abuse.

The Club is conducted by seasoned professional and compassionate staff.  Refreshments are also provided.

Issues discussed include

• Resume preparation:
• How to deal with gaps in one's work history
• How to "Interview"

Participate in mock interviews that are conducted between staff and participants, and participants interviewing other participants

Objectives:

• To identify and understand the current work environment
• The current work requirements, such as needing to have Proper Identification to start off with
• Assistance in the methods of obtaining documentation necessary ie: Non-Driver's License ID, etc
• Help fulfill your needs, dreams and aspirations

To Understand How Working Does Enhance One's Feeling of Self Worth:

Even though working can affect SSI and SSD benefits, in the long run being gainfully employed will provide you with more money than benefits alone.

Methods/Goals:

• Explore volunteering as a means to begin to re-engage in society
• Go Slow
• Identify your strengths
• Identify areas that need attention, such as obtaining computer and interview skills
• Find the position you would love to work in

Focus:

To identify and seek out what your talents are, so that working can become a rewarding and uplifting experience, rather than a "hated" $6.00 per hour torture experience.

Good Luck and we look forward to working with you!