HOPE Community Services, Inc. Randi Rice, MAMFT, CM, BHRS, LADC - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

HOPE Community Services, Inc. Randi Rice, MAMFT, CM, BHRS, LADC under supervision & Rebecca Johnson, BS, BHRS, RSS, CM

Randi Rice, MAMFT, CM, BHRS, LADC under supervision

Barriers ◦ A limit or boundary of any kind

Challenge • Difficulty in a job or undertaking that is stimulating to one engaged in it.

 Lack of Education  Lack of Work History  Low Income  Child Care  Transportation  Health Conditions  Substance-Abuse  Ex-Offenders  Homelessness  Language Barriers among Diverse Populations  Disabilities

 Verbal  Non-Verbal  Active Listening  Written Communication

 Conflict Resolution  Formal Communication  Informal Communication

Personal Values  Honesty and Integrity  Adaptability  Multicultural Diversity/ Understanding Employment Values  Time Management  Reliability/ Dependability  Responsibility

 Possessing a Positive Attitude  Proper Dress/Hygiene  Work Ethic  Self-Confidence  Self-Motivation  Leadership  Willingness to learn

 Employment Type  Long term vs. Short term  Further Education  Career Vs. Job  Aptitude test

Rebecca Johnson, BS, BHRS, RSS, CM

 Never leave blanks,  Do you have a use N/A instead felony?  Use Blue or Black Ink  Why do you need a resume and then  Online applications have to fill out an are timed application?  Have a practice application

 Cover Letter  Resume ◦ Introduces you to ◦ Written Summary of potential employer background education, ◦ Presents qualification and qualifications skills ◦ Goal: To obtain a job ◦ First Impression interview ◦ Tells the employer about your professional

 Chronological  Functional ◦ Best used if there are ◦ Most commonly used gaps in employment ◦ Fact sheet of education history and work experience ◦ Highlights skills and starting with the most experiences recent  Combination ◦ Prepares for specific careers by highlighting work experience, skills and education relating to the position applying for

 Help to manage symptoms of the mental illness by being prepared  Mock Interviews  Most commonly asked questions and talk through the proper answers.  Thank You Letters/Notes

 Contact Information  Offer computer classes/vocational Okla laho homa ma Jo JobLin ink classes and other https://servicelink.oes job skill classes c.state.ok.us/  Veteran’s Services are available  Bondable Letters  Computer Access

 Purpose  Who Qualifies? ◦ To assist ex- ◦ Ex-offenders offenders and at-risk ◦ Poor Financial Credit persons with History questionable ◦ Ex-addicts background secure a ◦ Dishonorably job discharged from ◦ Help protect Armed Forces employers from loss ◦ Person lacking work of money and history from low property income family

 Need to call for appt. Contact Information: to sign up for 904 NE 26 th services 405-424-5243  Job Profiling  Computer Access  Bondable Letters  Career Fair ◦ First Monday of every month ◦ Bring Cover Letter/Resume ◦ On the spot Job Interview

Contact Information  Primary Goal: To get off of SSI or SSDI and www.okrehab.org to get back into the 951-3400 workforce  Find a good paying Print off Application and career with benefits General Health Checklist  Will pay vo-tech services along with resources needed to complete schooling

Contact Information  Computer for Resume/Cover 316 S. Blackwelder Letter and Job (OKC Headquarters) Searches Job Connection Center  Can help with Professional Attire for an Interview  Perform Mock Sessions  Ensure that you’re Linda Wilson interview ready Senior Employment Consultant 405-278-7152