Social & Career Services

When challenges arise, no one should have to face them alone.
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The Staten Island JCC Social Services Department helps individuals and families navigate difficult moments with compassion, dignity, and support. Whether someone is seeking access to resources, employment assistance, benefits guidance, or help during a period of crisis, our team is here to connect people with the services they need.

Our Services

Services are available to all members of the community, and JCC membership is not required. Support is available in multiple lanaguages.

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    JCC Career Connections

    The JCC provides career services assistance, including enrollment in both paid and unpaid job training programs, professional development workshops, one-on-one interview prep and career preparedness sessions with our Career Coach, and special events.

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    Health Insurance Programs

    The JCC is committed to helping people in our community find affordable health insurance. We help over 4,000 people get health insurance annually. 

    Our multilingual staff memebrs are trained as Navigators, certified through the NYS Department of Health. They assist individuals and families in enrolling in public in public Health Insurance Programs and accessing care services.

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    Adult Education

    Our Adult Education Programs are free and available in multiple locations around Staten Island. ​Enrollment is limited and registration is ongoing.

    We offer GED/ABE prep, English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses, and more!

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    Kosher Food Pantry

    The Kosher Food Pantry located at the Bernikow JCC (1466 Manor Road) offers personal and confidential, one-on-one services. Our pantry operates using a fully digital format, enabling our clients to choose and order their food online.

    For more information, contact our Pantry Manager, Steven Kaufman at (718) 475-5242

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  • Case Management

    Free benefits/entitlements screening & enrollment such as (but not limited to):

    • SNAP benefits

    • Health Insurance options

    • Utility Assistance Programs

    • Life Line/Safe Link (free cell phone)

    • Access-a-Ride (for senior citizens and people with disabilities)

    • And more!

    Free legal & financial counseling through UJA-Federation of New York and our partnership with New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) in the following areas:

    • Counseling and housing issues/options

    • HRA/Social Security/Unemployment benefits

    • Mental health service and referrals

    • Family workshops on various topics including teen mental health, stress management, and financial literacy

    For more information, contact Paloma Wasserstein at (718) 475-5228 or [email protected]

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Contact Paloma Wasserstein at:
[email protected]