RE-ENTRY ASSISTANCE
“THERE IS NO GREATER SORROW ON EARTH THAN THE LOSS OF ONE'S NATIVE LAND ”
Euripides, 431 B C.
When employed, an offender is less likely to return to jail. Helping Hands International mission is to be a part of shaping into a reality, the vision of all ex-convicted individuals turning themselves into self-sufficient, productive members of the society. The organization provides direct service to delinquent, emotionally disturbed, socially maladjusted, victimized or exceptional human beings increasing their opportunities for success as they transition to the community.
Please click on the programs below for more information.
Job development & vocational counseling
Purposes
Other transitional services
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Job development & vocational counseling
Helping Hands International combines job development and vocational counseling. Intensive and thorough screening by certified career development facilitators ensures an appropriate job referral. Courses prepare job seekers for the nuances and rigors of the modern work world. Bonding of up to $5,000 is available through the federal bonding program. Bonds provide insurance guaranteeing job honesty at no cost to employer.
Helping Hands International's training and employment initiatives:
Develop marketable job skills
Instill and promote a positive work ethic
Connect offenders to viable employment opportunities
Purposes
The purpose is to assist offenders:
Overcome barriers to employment
Earn reasonable incomes to support their families
Pay taxes
Contribute to the economic and social well being of their community
Helping Hands International offers:
Intensive applicant screening and referral
Access to One-Stop resources
Job readiness and retention
Employment assistance
Post-employment follow-up
Employer incentives
Other transitional services
Helping Hands International continually recruits area employers as stakeholders and partners in the workforce development system. Job counselors work to meet the needs of the employer, employee and the community to ensure successful work-life adjustment.
Helping Hands International also provides a One-Stop and Online delivery system that simplifies access to workforce-related services. Workforce-related services are designed to accomplish many things, including:
Receiving the right tools to re-enter the workforce, or building skills for advancement within a current job
Providing assistance in emergency situations with access to food stamps, medical insurance assistance, or emergency food or living assistance
Proving resources that allow employees and employers alike to position themselves to be more successful.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service: www.samhsa.gov
U.S. Department of Justice: www.doj.gov
