Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce News & Blog

Southern Tier 8 and the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board Present: 

Recruiting and Retaining Workers in Recovery 

What you will learn: 

• The Science of Addiction, Julie Dostal, PhD. Executive Director of LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addiction
• Creating a Recovery-Friendly Workplace View Jessica Vecchione’s new film, “A Slice of Hope: Recovery Friendly Employment” and hear from Ben Riker on developing a recovery friendly workplace
• Legal Issues for Retaining Employees in Recovery Dawn Lanouette, Partner at Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP and employment law expert
• Networking, funding and partnership opportunities for nonprofit and public sector attendees through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 8:00am - 10:00am

Where: The McKinly, 29 McKinley Ave., Endicott, NY

Cost: $20 per person includes breakfast

REGISTER by 3/29 at SouthernTierSummit.com

Don't miss this informative event!

Download the flyer here

Harbor Freight has a new store coming to Oneonta!

You're invited to their job fair on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 9am to 3pm. 

Where: Oneonta CDO Workforce, 12 Dietz St., Oneonta 

Full & part-time opportunities, flexible schedules, paid time off. 

To learn more, click here. 

You're invited! 

On Site Interviews! Exhibitors to include industries such as hospitality, tourism, healthcare and manufacturing. 

Where: Otesaga Hotel
60 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY

When: Wednesday, April 17th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Job Expo is open to the general public, with High School Seniors attending from 1pm-2pm.

Job Seekers: Need a Ride?  

A&D Transport Services is offering a free ride from CDO Workforce Center, 12 Dietz Street in Oneonta to the Job Expo and back. Space is limited, so make reservations now. Call the CDO Workforce at 607-432-4800 ext. 100 to reserve your seat. Special thanks to A&D Transport Services for their generosity.

Exhibitor Registration. Deadline to submit registration is April 5, 2019.

US Care Systems will be holding recruitment events at your local CDO Workforce offices over the next few weeks.  

They have immediate full-time and part-time openings for Personal Care Aides and are looking to HIRE YOU! 

Responsibiities Include: Assistance with daily living skills; Household Tasks; Personal Care; Errands; Companionship 

• Free PCA training monthly with paid orientation.
• Free ACD testing for individuals previously certified (CNA, PCA, HHA)
• Flexible schedules
• 24/7 support
• Offered Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; 1 yr. experience; Successful completion of approved training; Ability to work as a team; Basic reading and writing skills, ability to understand and follow instructions; Able to perform tasks involving physical activity and lift up to 50lbs.

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Apply at www.uscaresystems.com or call (607) 432-9355

Delhi CDO Workforce on April 23, 2019, 1pm-3pm - Call Delhi CDO Workforce for more information: 607-832-5777

Norwich CDO Workforce on April 30, 2019, 1pm-3pm - Call Norwich CDO Workforce for more information: 607-334-2201

Oneonta CDO Workforce on May 7, 2019, 1pm-3pm - Call Oneonta CDO Workforce for more information: 607-432-4800

Don't miss the Job & Resource Fair at DCMO BOCES on April 11th, from 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM! 

Where: DCMO BOCES, 270 BOCES Dr, Sidney Center NY

See Participating Businesses

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Don't miss the ONC BOCES Job & Resource Fair... 

When: April 10th, 2019,  2:15pm - 3:30 pm

Where: ONC BOCES
2020 Jump Brook Rd.
Grand Gorge, NY

See Participating Businesses

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Commerce Chenango, Inc., in Norwich, NY,  is seeking a new President and CEO who will provide dynamic leadership and passionate advocacy on behalf of Commerce Chenango and its affiliates. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (minimum of 5 years)  ·
• Professional experience in economic development, marketing, public relations, and/or communications 
• Prior positions to include staff supervision, team leadership and financial performance responsibilities
• Demonstrated record of leadership and success in business and relationship development as well as organizational growth
• Current in contemporary office technology and social media
• Experience in public speaking; engaging and positive personality; energetic self-starter and problem solver
• High ethical standards and history of maintaining highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Willingness and availability to occasionally work on weekends and evenings

Learn more about the position and how to apply. 

Oneonta Job Corps is now accepting applications for Overhead Line, Underground Residential Distribution, & Smart Meter & Instrumentation Advanced Training Summer Cohort ‘19. 

Applications are due March 22, 2019. 

Questions? Contact the Program Coordinator:

Davelyn Whyte-Jhonson 607-431-1426 WhyteJhonson.Davelyn@jobcorps.org

To download the application, click here.

To download the student transfer medical summary, click here. 

Bassett Medical Center wants YOU! 

We are holding a job fair on Saturday, March 23rd, 10am-Noon, at the Main Campus Clinic Lobby located on River Street in Cooperstown, NY (follow the signs).  

Departments will be on hand to talk about opportunities in medical office assisting, finance, skilled service work, medical assisting, allied health, nursing, and more! 

Tours and interviews will be provided. Learn more about current sign-on bonuses offered for nursing assistants, food service workers, and housekeepers. Interested in nursing? 

Come learn about our LPN to RN program and the Nurse Residency Program for Graduate Nurses! 

Don’t miss this important opportunity – we hope to see you there!

Job Seekers can apply to positions of interest in advance on www.CareersBMC.org

The America Saves Week campaign is happening February 25th through March 2nd to help Americans understand why it is critical for their financial success to make savings a priority. To support this effort, CDO Workforce is highlighting one way people with disabilities can invest for their current or future financial needs is through ABLE accounts, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families. 

To learn more, visit the ABLE National Resource Center:
http://www.ablenrc.org/ 

You can learn about ABLE tax advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families by watching this 5 minute video. 

The U.S. Census Bureau is now actively recruiting people to work on the 2020 Census. 

• They are looking to recruit thousands of employees to work in the communities where they live. 
• These are temporary, part-time or full-time positions. 
• Hourly wage is $17 an hour for Enumerator/Lister; Census Field Supervisors are at $18.50 an hour. 
• Mileage is reimbursed at $0.58 per mile. 

No experience or educational requirement is necessary.

The website to apply is: 2020census.gov/jobs

To view job requirements, click here.

Recruitments at CDO Workforce

April 22nd, 2019, 9:30am-3:30pm  - Oneonta, 12 Dietz St.

April 23rd, 2019, 9:30am-3:30pm  - Norwich, 1 O'Hara Drive

April 25th, 2019, 9:30am-3:30pm - Sidney, 21 Liberty St.

Don't miss the Spring Career Fair at Springbrook! 

When: Thursday, March 7th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

Where: 105 Campus Drive, Oneonta, NY 

Stop in any time between 1pm and 5pm to learn about a meaninful career at Springbrook. Enjoy free food and refreshments, meet students and residents, meet managers and employees, and interview at the event. Applicants are eligible to win a raffle prize!

To see open positions or to download the flyer, click here. 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will share job announcements on USAJOBS.gov soon. Act now so you will be ready! 

WHAT POSITIONS AND WHERE ARE THEY? 

You're invited to the Manpower Recruitment at Norwich CDO Workforce! 

When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

Where: CDO Workforce, 1 O’Hara Dr., Norwich  

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application.

The interview sign-up sheet has been placed at the Front Desk in the Norwich Office. Interviews will be scheduled during the time period of 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

If you are not located at the Norwich Office, please call the Front Desk at 334-2201, ext. 127 to sign-up for an interview.

For more information about open positions or to download the flyer, click here.  

To see current openings and anticipated upcoming openings, click here. 

Don't miss this great healthcare job fair! 

Where: FOXCARE Center, 1 Foxcare Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820 

When: Saturday 2/23/19 11am-2pm 

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES 

• Bassett Healthcare
• Family Planning of South Central NY
• UHS Hospitals
• The ARC of Delaware County
• The ARC of Otsego County
• US Care Systems
• AO Fox Hospital
• Pathfinder Village
• Chestnut Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility
• Hampshire House
• NYS Veteran’s Home (Oxford)
• Mobile Life Transport
• Springbrook
• Catholic Charities
• United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties
• Chase Memorial Nursing Home and Rehab
• Achieve
• Hampshire House Assisted Living
• SUNY Delhi
• Cancer Services Program of the Central Region
• The Daily Star
• NYS Dept of Health
• Otsego County
• Delhi Rehab and Nursing Home

Will update as more businesses participate.

To view/download the flyer, click here. 

For more information, please call Debbie Bender, 607-432-4800, ext. 101

SUNY Morrisville Manufacturing Training Institute Recruitment Information Session for Part-time Instructors 

If you are interested in becoming a part-time instructor in the areas listed below please bring your resume and a list of three professional references to these scheduled sessions. Instructors needed in the following areas for Manufacturing Training: 

Mathematics 
o Pre-algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry

Dimensional Metrology Blueprint Interpretation
o Dimensional Metrology (Inspection of Prismatic and Cylindrical Parts)
o Engineering Drawing and Blueprint Interpretation
o Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Basic Electricity
o Circuits,
o AC/DC Fundamentals and Components,
o Relays and Contactors, and
o Troubleshooting

Mechanical Systems
o Intro to Mechanical Systems and Power Components
o Intro to Fluid Power Systems and Components (Hydraulic and Pneumatic)
o Troubleshooting (Pneumatics)

Mechatronics (Industrial Automation)

Purpose of Recruitment Information Session(s)
During these presentations you will learn about the topics we can cover, the method of delivery and how you can help strengthen manufacturing in our region as an instructor through the SUNY Morrisville Manufacturing Training Institute.

 On Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Morrisville Campus from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in Charlton Hall 117, park in Lot H.
 On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Norwich Campus from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Community Room

Please RSVP or direct any questions to Jason Zbock, Associate Provost of Assessment, Planning, and Educational Development at zbockjp@morrisville.edu or at (315) 684-6133 by Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

To download the flyer, click here. 

You're invited!  

Oneonta 

When: Feb 20th, 10:00 AM - Noon  

Where: Oneonta CDO Workforce Center  
12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 
607-432-4800 

Norwich 

When: Feb. 21st, 10:00 AM - Noon 

Where: Norwich CDO Workforce Center 
1 O'Hara Dr., Norwich, NY 
607-334-2201

Informational workshop/ Job Club/ Networking. 

Resources, guides and support provided to the Veteran population by a trained and knowledgeable Veteran Counselor.

Please contact the Veteran Coordinator at the above listed phone number/extension to be scheduled for this workshop.

The Stafkings Recruitment that was originally scheduled for January 29th has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 19th, from 9AM to 3PM at Norwich CDO Workforce.

They are recruiting for PCAs, HHAs, and CNAs. Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application.

Positions are throughout Chenango County. Employees will enjoy flexible schedules, benefits, referral bonuses, and bi-monthly incentives. "Come see us and become a part of our growing team." (NY1288850)

Reservations are preferred and the interview sign-up is at the Front Desk at the Norwich office. You can ask a staff person for more information regarding specific position requirements and to schedule an interview time.

You can also call to sign up at (607) 334-2201 ext. 127. Walk-ins are welcome.

Where: Norwich CDO Workforce, 1 O'Hara Dr., Norwich

Date: February 25, 26, 28, and March 1st 
Where: Norwich CDO Workforce Center, 1 O’Hara Drive 
Contact: Tylena Daniels, 607-334-2201, ext. 128 

Training Topics:

• Attitude
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Dependability
• Self Determination
• Accountability
• Stress & Anger Management Skills

Be Ready to participte in the Pre-Apprenticeship Boot Camp for Manufacturing Skills coming in March 2019.

Meet and learn from Local Businesses who are ready to hire.