Opportunities From: AHRC Nassau

AHRC Nassau provides OPWDD-approved Day Habilitation Services for adults with IDD in 21 locations across Nassau County, Long Island. We offer both traditional, site-based day habilitation services in a community-based setting, as well as Program Without Walls (PWW) options. PWW provides an additional opportunity for men and women to learn new skills, build relationships and develop self-esteem through volunteerism outside of the traditional setting. All day habilitation services are designed to support each person in discovering their personal interests, while improving their communication and socialization skills. The services are designed to include a special focus on opportunities for building successful and meaningful interactions with other members of our community.   As a person-centered program, personal interests and goals drive the program planning process, while dedicated staff members provide health, safety and wellness supports. A person can expect the following outcomes from AHRC Nassau Day Habilitation Services: Greater self-expression and communication through art, music, photography, clubs and horticultural activities. Participation throughout the community through valued volunteerism opportunities. Development of independent living, communication and socialization skills.

Utilize your education and continue to learn in this hands-on environment.   Every child is unique.    Brookville Center’s Post Avenue School in Westbury offers the highest-quality early childhood program in a nurturing setting, where children of all abilities can learn and grow. Our school is open to the community and also has financial scholarships available to qualifying families.  Our program is licensed, approved and regulated by both the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the New York State Board of Education. The program is guided by New York State Learning Standards and follows an educational and play-based, language-enriched curriculum.

Help organize clothes that are donated.   This is an on-going opportunity that raises funds to fight food insecurity. 

Help raise funds by supporting a 'Shoe Drive.'  Community Liason coordinates with local sites and community partners to collect shoes that will raise funds for projects for our agency.

Assist with job postings, activate searches on hiring forums and social media platforms for different job titles and job types, and help with creating job alerts. Screen potential employees’ resumes, go through their application forms and figure out the most suitable candidates for a vacancy. Avoid any biases in the processes, such as past experience, sexual orientation, and gender identity biases, among others, to ensure the company remains an equal opportunity employer. Organize and set up interviews with any shortlisted candidates. Assist the HR department and talent acquisition team in onboarding activities for new hires. Update company databases by entering new employee contact information, details, and more and ensure data consistency so records agree with real-life data. Remove the job posts once the vacancy has been filled to avoid unnecessary job alerts. Help in organizing company events and corporate activities. Help the HR staff in gathering market salary information to design new compensation and benefits packages. Design, prepare, and send offer and rejection letters, emails, and messages to all candidates. Learn about the company’s HR policies, employee benefits, and other HR-related stuff to be able to respond to any internal staff inquiries. Work in co-op with human resources generalists and other HR staff if needed to complete annual HR duties. Provide administrative support to HR business partners and managers.