A work readiness program for individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system using cognitive and scientific assessment Ready Set Work is an intensive program that helps those under probation/parole supervision with proper application creation, interview skills, overcoming barriers, job search strategies, retention planning, and skill developments. Contact Gichel Walters, Director Minority Outreach […]
Ready, Set, Work!
Regional Resources Development Assistant (RRDA)
10.15.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability. […]
Administrative Assistant
10.15.2019 WILC is a consumer controlled, nonresidential center for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC operates a Waiver Services Program. The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability so that they […]
Two opportunities for affordable/accessible apartments
10.1.2019 Affordable/Accessible Rental Units Hillcrest Commons Phase 2, Carmel WILC/PILS is in a contractual agreement with Hillcrest Commons Phase 2 in Carmel, an affordable housing development for seniors and frail disabled (their description) 55+. We have 12 set aside units and are given priority for referrals for these units. The deadline for applications is October […]
Waiver/Nurse Evaluator (NE)
9.23.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability. […]
Waiver/Lead Nurse Evaluator (NE)
9.23.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability. […]
Waiver Regional Resources Development Specialist (RRDS)
9.23.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a Traumatic […]
Transition Specialist – Open Doors Transition Center
Westchester Independent Living Center, Inc. (WILC) and its satellite office Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) is a consumer directed, non-residential, information, referral and advocacy center serving people with disabilities, seniors and veterans. We currently have an opening for a Full-time Transition Specialist in our Open Doors Transition Center Program based out of our Putnam County […]
Housing Specialist – Regional Lead
9.17.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability. POSITION: […]
ADA National Network
9.16.2019 September is National Service Dog Month Information, Guidance and Training on how to implement the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to support the ADA mission to “assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.” ADA specialists in each of the ten Regional ADA Centers provide […]
TBI/NHTD Waiver Intake
8.19.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a […]
Waiver: IT Support Worker
8.19.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Center for DOH Waiver Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who […]
Quality Assurance Coordinator Trainer
8.19.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Center for DOH Waiver Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
April 29, 2019 – Westchester County’s Department of Community Mental Health’s (DCMH) Awareness Month Calendar of Events includes a month long calendar with interesting and thought provoking events and activities. Click here for a listing of WCHR workshops and presentations throughout the county.
May – Mental Health Awareness Month
4.25.2019 – Thought provoking and interesting events celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Click to see the calendar listings for WCHR DOH Mental Health Awareness Month
Thomas P. DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller asks major corporations to demonstrate disability inclusion
1.22.2019 As a longstanding supporter of equality, diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace, I recently wrote to a number of major corporations that our state pension fund invests in regarding disability inclusion. Companies that embrace an inclusive workplace have access to a bigger pool of talent. In addition, a recent study “Getting to Equal: The Disability […]
Congress Passes Short Term Extensions: Medicaid HCBS Spousal Impoverishment Protections and Money Follows the Person
1.22.2019 On Thursday, the Senate passed the Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 259). Now the bill has passed both the House and Senate, and is awaiting the President’s signature. It provides three-month extensions of both Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS) spousal impoverishment protections and the Money Follows the Person Program. Although these […]
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Prevent or delay prediabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes with simple proven lifestyle changes.
There are currently no employment opportunities listed at WILC and PILS
November – National Diabetes Prevention Month
11.8.2018 – This November, Putnam Independent Living Services Recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month and the Role of Inclusion in Prevention This month-long campaign highlights a critical need for disability inclusion in diabetes prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the rate of diabetes cases in the United States has nearly tripled […]