Nassau County to Offer Temporary Jobs to Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Ed Lynch Friday, December 7, 2012

Jobs. Sandy.

The two news items that are big for people living on Long Island are those two items. It seems the Super Storm of the century has had more than a devastating impact on the area. Sandy has also given a sort of resurgence in the job market.

The news has hit with a resounding POW that there will be a creation of 240 temporary job openings. These temporary positions will consist of positions to assist those still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, was announced this week by Nassau County. The positions, which will consist of crisis counseling services for which training will be provided, are slated to last somewhere between six weeks and nine months.

Of course, Long Island residents would love to see a much wider variety of positions and jobs, but at least this is a light at the end of the tunnel for some Long Island community residents. These positions are to help fulfill counseling for those who are suffering aftereffects of Super Storm Sandy. These crisis counseling services will be free of charge and administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health Services, in conjunction with the County’s mental health agency, for a minimum of six weeks – and a possible extension to nine months.

For qualified applicants there will be training offered to help with the counseling services. Once trained in crisis management, counselors will identify those needing support or referrals to a wide array of services. They will also be given the task to help those who have yet to receive financial assistance they’re due. Counselors will also listen to the victims and help them deal with stress and anxiety in the aftermath of the storm.

This sounds like a great deal for the Nassau County and the people of Long Island. It would be great to see this type of position last longer, but given the current economy of the entire country, this is a welcome sight.

Edwardl@longislandyellowpages.com

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