Our mission is to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential based on personal choices, abilities and interests...
For more information about our clinical services please
contact:
Tibisay Guzman
Director of Clinic Services
phone: (914) 949-9300,
ext. 3401
tguzman@
westchesterarc.org
Westchester Arc
Herbert Katzenberg Center
121 Westmoreland Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 949-9300
info@westchesterarc.org
24-hour
Crisis Intervention:
(914) 949-8200
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Westchester Arc provides vocational rehabilitation counseling to help individuals handle the stresses of daily life, particularly in relation to employment. We serve individuals whose disabilities result from birth defects, illness or accidents.
We provide encouragement and support, while working to increase the person’s capacity to achieve personal goals and to live as independently as possible.
A Personalized Plan
Through interviews, basic questionnaires and standardized tests, such as PICS (Picture Interest Career Survey) and the McCarran Dial Street Survival Skills Questionnaire, a personalized rehabilitation plan is developed. Based on personal career goals, we perform a job analysis, then assess an individual’s functional abilities/strengths, education, training, work history(paid/volunteer/ internship), interests and personality traits.
Although sessions are generally done on a one-to-one basis, family sessions, as well as meetings with more than one clinician, are also available.
Navigating the Job Market
For those whose ultimate goal is employment, finding the right job can be daunting. We help individuals search for opportunities in newspapers and on the Internet. Together, we create a personal job portfolio including a resume, cover letter, thank you notes and notable honors. Sessions also teach interview techniques, time management and office etiquette.
Resolving Issues in the Workplace
Sometimes an individual requires a little extra support at work. While an onsite job coach helps a person understand his or her job tasks and responsibilities, the job coach is not trained to mediate issues in the workplace. On-the-job counseling and sessions at the agency’s 121 Westmoreland,Yonkers and Mt. Kisco locations help individuals get past common issues such as tardiness, respecting co-workers and not completing job tasks. We also provide tips for reducing job stress, which can include techniques such as deep breathing, head and shoulder rolls and short walks.
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