Program Summary

The Comprehensive Employment Services program provides customized job preparation, placement, retention and career advancement services to job seekers throughout New York City, including individuals with barriers to employment, who are referred from OASAS-licensed treatment programs, New York State and City legal system agencies and community-based organizations. The goal of CES is to prepare and support job seekers to obtain unsubsidized employment to achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence. This program prepares individuals to conduct independent job searches while supportive counselor monitoring guides participants through the process.

NADAP provides businesses with qualified, pre-screened applicants for their hiring needs. CES staff members assess applicants’ vocational skills and interests, prepare them for the job search process, and help them find suitable employment. CES personnel support employees’ transition to new jobs and follow up to ensure long-term stability in employment. NADAP’s employment services have supplied qualified job candidates to more than 1,000 area businesses.

Retention of employees is critical for businesses’ success. NADAP works beyond the hiring process to ensure newly employed workers continue to fulfill their employers’ needs. Newly placed employees are supported with a range of follow-up services during their transition to work. These services help develop skills to understand and consistently meet employers’ expectations. Workshops also help participants cope with stress and manage personal and home finances. Retention specialists help new employees become the stable, productive workers that are the foundation of any successful business. NADAP’s history of success shows that we adapt our programs to meet the evolving needs of businesses.

Program Features

• Off-site intakes conducted where job seekers receive other services
• Service delivery model focuses on participant engagement
• Comprehensive vocational assessments and occupational evaluations
• Individualized Employment Plans address barriers to employment and include achievable employment goals
• Job preparation workshops for resume development, interviewing skills, addressing legal issues and independent job searches
• Short-term computer and customer service training
• Access to NADAP’s Computer Resource Center with individualized assistance on typing tutorials, resume writing software, internet access and online employment resources
• Direct contacts with employers and a network of employment resources, including Chambers of Commerce and Workforce1 Career Centers
• Participant training on financial literacy and money management
• Intensive employment retention and job advancement services
• Client incentive program for achieving employment and retention milestones
• Customized database with an automated job bank that matches job orders with client skills
• Professional staff comprised of vocational counselors, job developers and employment retention specialists
• Support with public assistance transitional benefits and other entitlements
• Rapid re-employment, where applicable, to ensure job seekers remain engaged in work