FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ADULT DAY SERVICES:
Mary Gallicchio
2900 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
Bohemia, NY 11716
631-585-0100 Phone
631-585-0233 Fax
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Rachel Genitempo
2900 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
Bohemia, NY 11716
631-585-0100 Phone
631-585-0233 Fax
Employment Services
Vocational Training -- AHRC Suffolk gives adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities the opportunity to learn valuable vocational skills leading to an appropriate community employment situation. We offer vocational assessments and a variety of training experiences – all under the careful supervision of experienced staff who help each individual find his or her ideal job and develop the skills necessary to succeed.
With the help of AHRC staff, participants gain valuable experience before going out into real business settings.
For those young-adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities approaching high school graduation, AHRC Suffolk’s Transition Services program works with local school districts to provide students with vocational training in our facilities. Working alongside the adult participants, they learn a variety of skills necessary to increase their employability, and receive assistance when ready to begin their search for competitive employment.
Vocational Services Locations:
Westhampton Beach Workshop
214 Old Riverhead Road
Westhampton Beach, NY
Bohemia Annex
2900 Veterans Memorial Highway
Bohemia, NY
Bohemia Workshop
2900 Veterans Memorial Highway
Bohemia, NY
Supported Work and Job Placement -- Often coincided with our Vocational Employment Training Program, AHRC Suffolk’s Supported Work and Job placement Services provides community-based employment opportunities for participants with on-site job coaching services. We connect individuals served in our program with local businesses in search of pre-screened, skilled and highly motivated employees.
To date, we have successfully placed many individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of employment settings across Long Island. These career fields include: maintenance, food service, assembly and packaging, shipping and receiving, grocery, retail, etc. In fact, many participating business owners and managers comment on the loyalty, reliability and low turnover rate of individuals served in our programs.
The remarkable success of our Supported Work program is due in large part to the ongoing involvement of our experienced job coaches. These men and women remain in close contact with both the employer and our participant employee, and are always ready to help resolve any work-related issues. Should the nature of the job change, they help retrain the participant and prepare them to meet the new challenge.
Some of our Business Partners include:
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American Diagnostics Corp.
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Bud Pak
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Cablevision
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Clever Cookie
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Four Paws Pet Products
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MS Packaging
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Natural Organics
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Regent Sports
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Rothco
Business Partnership Opportunities -- The relationships forged between AHRC Suffolk and the regional business community has proven to be quite successful. A true “win-win” situation for all parties involved, our work centers provide quality services to many local businesses, while giving meaningful work to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
We have ongoing subcontracts with dozens of corporations, many of whom have relied on AHRC for years to provide fair pricing, fast turnaround and first-rate quality work.
Our Work Centers provide a variety of job opportunities, handling contracts involving bench assembly, cleaning and housekeeping, shipping and receiving, printing, mailroom services, food services, and gift basket packaging.
Participants do more than earn a paycheck: they learn the special pride that comes from being a contributing member of the working world.
Some of our Business Partners include:
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American Diagnostics Corp.
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Bud Pak
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Cablevision
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Clever Cookie
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Four Paws Pet Products
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MS Packaging
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Natural Organics
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Regent Sports
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Rothco
Services are provided free of charge, and participating businesses may be eligible for tax incentives.
For more information, please contact Rachel Genitempo, Director of Vocational & Placement Services at (631) 585-0100 x 262 or email rgenitempo@suffahrc.org.