Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce News & Blog

Come to the 2018 Southside Mall Job Fair! 

Meet with Businesses from the following Sectors: 

• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Seasonal Businesses 
• Food Preparation & Serving Related
• And more!

This event is attracting MANY area Businesses who are eager to hire!

• Over 34 Business currently registered and attending
• Businesses looking to fill Immediate job openings
• Hundreds of varied job titles and skill sets to choose from
• Many opportunities for career advancement and higher earnings
• Many businesses offering On the Job Training
• Great opportunity to learn how your skills would fit into a new and rewarding career

No Appointment Necessary.
Dress for success.
Bring plenty of resumes.

Where: Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta, NY  13820

When: October, 25, 2018, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

To see a list of attending businesses and job openings, click here. 

To print a FREE ticket to WIN a $50. Gift Certificate when you attend the Southside Mall Job Fair, click here. 

Become Job Fair Ready! 

Learn Tips that will help you succeed at Job Fairs including: 
• Knowing why employers come to Job Fairs 
• Understanding why you should attend one 
• How to Prepare
• What to do at a Job Fair
• Following up afterwards

Call us at 432-4800 to register for this event.

When:

Monday, October 22, 2018, 10:30am to 11:30am

Location:

CDO Workforce
12 Dietz St.
Oneonta, NY 13820

Next Job Fair is Thurs. October 25th 3-5PM!

To download the workshop flyer, click here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Job Corps will be at Norwich CDO Workforce to meet with interested youth. 

When: Ongoing, Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM 

Where: 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 

To learn more about Job Corps, click here. 

Many people with disabilities wait years before they are determined to be eligible for benefits. These free Office of Mental Health (OMH) workshops will show you the benefits and advantages of participating in Social Security entitlement programs.  

These very informative and educational workshops will be explained in simple everyday language, so you can better understand and navigate the complex Social Security system, regardless of how much you may already know about these programs. 

If you are considering going back to work and are fearful or skeptical about losing your Social Security benefits, these workshop are for you! Facilitators Garrett Smith and Regina Shoen, will explain how you can go back to work while still receiving benefits. If you are unsure if you are eligible to receive Social Security benefits, that will be explained as well.

These workshops will teach you about: 

• Request a waiver for an overpayment.
• Avoid spend-downs.
• Use Social Security work incentives to help maintain SSI and SSDI eligibility as you explore returning to work.
• Ease off cash benefits and into self-sufficiency.
• Work full-time and maintain low cost (or even no-cost) health insurance.
• Get expedited reinstatement of benefits.

PASS plans,1619b, Medicaid Buy-In for Working people with a disability and some of the other underused mechanisms that will be covered.

These workshops are for people with any type of disability, however, the main focus will be for people with mental health disabilities.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 9, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Workshop 1 – PASS Plans, 11:30-1:00pm
• Workshop 2 – Medicaid Buy-in and 1619(b), 2:00pm-3:30pm
• Workshop 3 – Social Security Eligibility, 4:30pm-6:00pm

WHERE: Host site: 12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820

Please feel free to utilize the parking garage as it is FREE ALL DAY PARKING.

If you wish to register for one and/or all the workshops listed, please contact:
Kate Hewlett ~ Peer Engagement Specialist
Otsego County Community Services
242 Main Street ~ Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone (607) 433-2343/ Fax (607) 433-6229
hewlettk@otsegocounty.com

To download the flyer, click here. 

Presented by the Office of Mental Health and the CDO Workforce.

The Southside Mall, CDO Workforce and NYS Department of Labor would like to invite you to participate in the Southside Mall 2018 Job Fair on October 25th from 3-5pm. 

This event is sure to attract many candidates!  
This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet job seekers and fill openings within your company!  

Participants will be provided a table and 2 chairs. If you have any other needs, such as electrical outlets or additional tables, please indicate that on your registration form.

We ask that businesses commit to being available the entire length of the Job Fair, 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Setup is from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.

Please complete the registration form and return by October 19th, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact David Croston at (607) 778-3004 or by email david.croston@labor.ny.gov

To download the registration form, click here. 

Adecco is holding a recruitment at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center on Tuesday, 9/11/2018, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 

Where: 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 

They are recruiting for Production Assistants, 1st shift, 2nd shift, or 3rd shift. 

General Requirements: Pass Background Check & Drug Screen – high school diploma or equivalent.

The sign-up sheet for the recruitment is at the front desk. Ask a staff person for more information regarding the specific position requirements and to schedule an interview time. You may also call the Norwich CDO Workforce office at 607-334-2201.

Adecco has indicated that they might have some professional/admin positions coming available soon as well. If you  have a customer service, admin, purchasing, data entry or bookkeeping background and want to do some networking, Adecco will  be happy to meet with you, although there is nothing concrete available yet.

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application. 
Reservations preferred. Walk-ins are welcome.

To view/download the fly, click here. 

Purdy & Sons in Sherburne, NY, has immediate openings! 

Accounting Clerk 
Shipping Clerk 
Deliver Drivers 
Receiving Clerk 
Packaging Positions 
Scale Operator/Quality Assurance Associate 
Manufacturing/Meat Cutting 
Marketing 

To find out more, click here

Use On-the-Job Training to help cover the costs! 

The CDO Workforce New York One-Stop System has On-the-Job Training (OJT) Funds available. 

The OJT funding provides companies with an incentive to hire and train individuals who lack the specific skills or experience for a job. 

OJT is appropriate for occupations where classroom training is not suitable and for which specific job skills can be learned by a worker while engaged in useful work. 

This program is for full-time (at least 32 hours per week) employment and cannot be used for seasonal, commission, or 1099 employment opportunities.

Business OJT users apply their own methods to teach workers the new skills necessary for successful employment within their company, while the trainee is performing productive tasks.

OJT contracts can be written up to $2,000 per trainee depending on amount of training provided.

For more information regarding grants and other CDO Workforce Business Services contact: Tylena Daniels at (607)-334-2201 X 128 / Tylena.Daniels@labor.ny.gov OR April Feyh at 607-832-5782 / april.feyh@co.delaware.ny.us

Direct Support Professional Recruitment at Norwich CDO Workforce

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CHENANGO RECRUITMENT 

When: Monday, August 13, 2018  at 1:00 PM 

Where: CDO Workforce 1 O’Hara Dr. Norwich 

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application 

Open Position: Direct Support Professional 

Responsible for working with program participants, adults ages 18 and above. The house aide will write or assist in writing reports, perform routine household cleaning and upkeep, assist and plan activities, administer medications per orders, and perform related tasks as directed by the house supervisor.

High school diploma or GED. At least 6 months related experience preferred, will accept trainee. Full and part-time available, work hours and days will vary. Mostly evening and overnights. NYS Driver’s license required, Salary $11.44 hour.

**Ask a staff person for more information regarding the specific position or if you are not located in the CDO Norwich office, call 607-334-2201.

To view or download the flyer, click here. 

Come to the Manpower Recruitment at Norwich CDO Workforce! 

Manpower will be at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 9:00 AM - Noon.  

We are scheduling interviews for Manpower during the time period of 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. 

Walk-ins will be welcome 11:00 am - Noon.  

The sign-up sheet for interviews is located at the Front Desk at Norwich CDO Workforce. If you are not in the Norwich Office, please call the front desk at 334-2201, ext. 127. 

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete and application.

Ask a staff person for more information regarding specific position requirements.

To view/download the flyer, click here.
To view current openings, click here.

Stafkings Healthcare will be at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center on Thursday, August 9, 2018, 11am – 3pm for a recruitment.

They are currently recruiting for PCAs, HHAs, and CNAs. 

We will be scheduling interviews for Stafkings Healthcare. The sign-up sheet for the interviews is at the Front Desk. If you are not located in the Norwich Office, please call the Front Desk at 334-2201, ext. 127.

To view/download the flyer, click here.

Southern Tier Independence Center will be holding a recruitment for Direct Support Professionals at Norwich CDO workforce. 

When: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Candidates will be seen on a first come/first serve basis.

Where: Norwich CDO Workforce, 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY  

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application. 

Walk-ins are welcome.

Open Positions:
Direct Support Professional

Positions are throughout Chenango, Broome, Delaware, and Tioga Counties.

Employees will enjoy flexible schedules according to program participant’s needs.

Provide direct services as identified in the Habilitation Goal Plan to individuals with developmental disabilities enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Habilitation Program.

"Come see us and become a part of our growing team."

Ask a staff person for more information regarding the specific position requirements.

To view/download the flyer, click here. 

Opportunities for Otsego is holding a Job Fair on Wednesday, July 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at CDO Workforce, 12 Dietz Street in Oneonta. 

"If you are compassionate, dependable, and interested in making a difference in the lives of others, consider joining our team."

Candidates should bring information for completing an application and be prepared for an immediate job interview.

Full-time, part-time, and substitute positions are available. For a complete listing of openings and required qualifications, visit www.ofoinc.org/jobs.

For more information, contact CDO Workforce at 607.432.4800 x 100 or visit the Center at 12 Dietz Street, Oneonta.

To download the flyer, click here. 

Stafkings Healthcare Systems Recruitment 

When: Monday, July 16, 2018 
9:15 AM– 2:45 PM 

Where: CDO Workforce 12 Dietz St., Oneonta 

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application.

Stafkings Healthcare is hiring Personal Care Aides & Home Health Aids! Free Training available. Employees will assist clients with tasks such as: personal care, housekeeping, errands, and assistance to appointments.

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!

Interested? Open Interviews on Monday July 16, 9:15 AM  to 2:30 PM at the Oneonta CDO Workforce Center, 12 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY.

Can't make it to open interviews?
Call Ashley at 607-772-8080 for information!

To download the flyer, click here. 

Stafkings & Kelly Services Recruitment

Stafkings Healthcare Systems will be at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center on Friday, June 29, 2018, 9 AM – 3 PM. 

Stafkings is recruiting for PCAs and HHAs. 

Kelly Services will also be at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center on Friday, June 28th,  from10 AM – Noon. 

Full-time, Direct Hire, Temp to Perm positions. 

They are recruiting for openings at Kerry Bio Science. 

Open Positions Include: 

• Team Leader, Norwich, NY
• Relief Operator, Norwich, NY
• Packager, Norwich, NY
• Batch Setter, Norwich, NY
• Assistant Team Leader, Norwich, NY

Reservations preferred, walk-ins are welcome. 

Bring your resume and be prepared to complete an application.

Where: CDO Workforce, 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 

Where:  Norwich CDO Workforce Center, 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 

When: Thursday, June 28, 2018,  From 10 AM to – Noon 

Recruiting for Warehouse Worker, Cab Detailer/ Van Driver and CDL A Driver.

When: Tuesday, June 26, 2018, Noon to 4:00 PM 

Where: CDO Workforce, 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application. 

Reservations preferred. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Open Positions: 

• Production Assistant
• Call Center Representative
• Sales Support Administrator
• Inventory Analyst

General Requirements: Pass background check & drug screen. High school diploma or equivalent.

When: June 21st, 10:00 AM - Noon 

Where: Norwich CDO Workforce Center 
1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 
607-334-2201 ext. 123 

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.

To view or download the flyer, click here.

DCMO BOCES has published its Summer 2018 Adult Education schedule. 

Courses Include: 

5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course 
CDL-A Restricted Training 
CDL-B Training 
as well as leisure learning and summer fitness! 

Locations:  
Chenango Campus - Norwich
Harrold Campus - Sidney Center

To view/download the summer program flyer, click here.

To view/download the 5 hour pre-licensing course flyer, click here

To view/download the CDL Training flyer, click here.

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District is seeking applicants for a full-time position through the end of the grant period as Clean Energy Coordinator. The successful applicant will carry out tasks related to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Communities program.

To learn more about this position and how to apply, click here.