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COMMUNITY ACCESS: Howie T. Harp Peer Specialist Training Program

2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, 12th Floor
New York, NY  10027

Phone: (212) 865-0775
FAX: (212) 865-1130
Web: www.communityaccess.org

Approach

Individual Employment with Supports [info]

Services

Assessment
Benefits assistance
Education & career development
Job development
Job placement and training
Job retention
Pre-vocational training

Job Types

Internship [info]
Supported Employment [info]
Volunteer [info]
Competitive Employment [info]

Comments

This program is designed to prepare consumers for work in the human services field. The approach involves classroom-based learning, individual tutoring, internships and peer support groups. We offer Continuing Education in topics such as DBT, Medicaid billing, Student Loans, and Wrap Plan facilitation is available for working consumers looking to update their skills. Certified Employment Network under the Social Security Administration�s Ticket-to-Work Program.