The Importance of Second Chance Hiring to Communities
Second chance employment is the practice of providing employment opportunities to individuals whose life circumstances or choices have placed them at a disadvantage in finding work. This typically means making jobs available to people in recovery from addiction or with past criminal justice involvement (or both).
How Can Employers Help Workers Who Have Gone to Treatment Return to Work?
Employee Assistance Programs and health insurance companies do a wonderful job of providing treatment for employees who need help with substance issues. However, there is virtually no formal support offered after the employee completes (or leaves) treatment and returns to the workplace.
How can employers help their employees reacclimate to the workplace?
Why is Self-Care Important in Recovery?
The process of rebuilding a life or a career that has been affected by drugs and alcohol can seem overwhelming. While it is certainly worth the effort, it can be draining, and it can often be hard to see the long-term benefits while you’re in the middle of the process. Self-care is critically important as you begin the process and as you move through it.
Does Having a Job Help with Recovery?
Absolutely! For a variety of reasons, employment can be a huge help in keeping people on the right track in their recovery.
When Will I Know I'm Ready for a Career Position?
On the ABC Employment Path - A for Any Job you can get, B for the Better Job - C, the Career position is the ultimate destination. It is where all the hard work and dedication that you poured into the A and B jobs pays off with a career that pays you well, allows professional and personal growth, and that you enjoy.
Why is Second Chance Employment Important?
Second chance employment is not just an opportunity for people to rebuild their lives but provides many benefits to other parts of society.
Does Recovery Always Mean Abstinence from Drugs and Alcohol?
The answer is absolutely, positively, definitely - maybe.
Do I Have to Quit Drinking to Save My Career?
I get asked this question a lot. The answer is absolutely, positively, definitely…maybe.
When thinking about rescuing a career impacted by alcohol or drugs, the question to ponder is: if I don’t decide to quit using substances, what is my plan to manage my use so that it doesn’t affect my work?
How Can Recovery Help Me Become More Valuable to an Employer?
For individuals recovering from addiction and alcoholism, one of the best ways to build value to an employer is to be engaged in some form of recovery. By “engaged in recovery,” I mean being active in any process that helps get you in connection with others, so you are not trying to manage not using substances on your own.
Concept: The 3 P’s of an Employment Comeback
For those recovering from addiction and past criminal justice involvement, the challenge is often not finding employment in general - there are many entry-level minimum wage jobs available. The bigger hurdle is finding a good job that pays well and has opportunities for advancement.
What Are Some Other Ways to Recover Besides AA?
Alcoholics Anonymous has been around for decades, and many have found it helpful in getting sober. However, it is not for everyone
How Do I Come Back from a Relapse?
The most important thing: come back! Getting sober is rarely a straight line. It sometimes has some detours along the way.
How Do I Find a Reputable Sober House?
While many generous and compassionate people open sober houses to help individuals in recovery, unfortunately, there are also many stories of sober homes that are not safe, stable, and healthy environments.
What Does a Vocational Rehabilitation Agency do?
Every state has a vocational rehabilitation agency designed to help individuals with disabilities meet their employment goals. Vocational rehabilitation agencies assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain, or regain employment.
What Are the Links Between Employment and Recovery?
There are many anecdotal stories of how people stay on the path of recovery due to employment. And this makes sense: employment provides purpose and a sense of pride that can help many people when recovery gets rough.