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Reducing Barriers Due to a Criminal Record
Arrest and conviction records can create significant barriers and unexpected challenges when looking for a job. The Center for Community Alternatives, Judicial Process Commission, and Legal Assistance of Western New York present “Know Your Rights: Applying for a Job” – the first in a four-part workshop series. Income eligible attendees can also be fingerprinted for…
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Training Opportunity – Motivational Interviewing
CCSI is hosting a Motivational Interviewing discussion series. This session addresses the topic of culture and look at impacts on the facilitation of the change process and our professional and personal growth. Attached you will find more information on the content of the session and registration information. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7282380/2023-Motivational-Interviewing-Training-Series-Part-2-Registration For more information contact Kathy King at…
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Employment Opportunity – YWCA
The YWCA is currently hiring for the position of Director of Long Term Housing. This position will be responsible for all of the long-term housing projects funded through NYSSP and ESSHI as well as supervision of staff and provide oversight to the day-to-day operations. See attached job description. Send resumes to Leanne Andre – landre@ywcarochester.org…
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Homelessness Certificate Training
The Homeless Services Network (HSN) Training Committee has brought together a number of partners to once again offer the FREE twenty (20) hour Certificate Program for people working in supportive housing settings and performing critical functions with persons who are homeless or experiencing significant housing transition. The ten week training will be held in-person on…
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Code Blue Ending
Code Blue/Warming Center services will soon be coming to an end for the season. Per Social Service Law 304.1 – Emergency Measures for the Homeless During Inclement Winter Weather, requires Local Departments of Social Services to work with shelter providers to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to come indoors when temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit…
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Shelter Allowance vs. FMR Rents in NYS
In follow up to the article on increasing the shelter allowance, attached you will find charts showing the differences by County in NYS between the current Shelter Allowance and the FY2023 Fair Market Rent (FMR). These charts provide examples that demonstrate the gap between shelter allowance and FMR for (1) one and (3) person households.…
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NYS Shelter Allowance
We have the chance to tell OTDA if we think the shelter allowance (the portion of the cash assistance grant that is supposed to cover rent) should be changed through the administrative rule review process – and that time is now! We can raise our voices to ask for the shelter allowance to be changed…
