Westhab's Wage Subsidy Program offers a comprehensive training, job development, and placement package to eligible participants.

The program starts with a three-week workshop that includes:

The second phase provides in-depth employment counseling to determine the type of subsidized work the participant will be seeking. Then Westhab works with local employers to match the individuals' and employers' needs.

Finally, participants and local employers enter into on-the-job training contracts for approximately three months of subsidized employment. During that time the employers receive up to 100% reimbursement for participants' salaries and fringe benefits; and Westhab provides job "coaching" to help acclimatize the new employees to their workplaces. At the end of the contracts, the employees transition into unsubsidized employment.

To be eligible for Westhab's Wage Subsidy Program, an individual:

• Must be currently receiving TANF (or a federally funded Safety Net Program)

--OR - -

• Must answer YES to all of the following criteria:

  1. Must be a New York State resident
  2. Must be a member of a family that includes a minor child or a pregnant woman or a non-custodial parent
  3. Must be a United States citizen or TANF qualified non-citizen
  4. Must be a member of a family whose gross income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level
  

For more information about the Wage Subsidy Program, please call Westhab's Employment and Training office at 914-667-0638.