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selective services or be able to show proof that they were
incarcerated between the ages 18 years old and 27 years of age. (The
length of incarceration must be the entire period from ages 18 to
27. If out of prison 1 day between ages 18 and 27 years old
registration is mandatory no exceptions.
5. Current
CA identification card or a valid driver’s license and a social security card is
required. Also bring a copy of your RPS CDC 611 Form (You get it at the time of
your release). Or, you can ask your Parole Agent for a CDC 1502 Referral Form.
Eligibility
Disqualification:
Program mandates do not
allow convictions for arson, sex offenses, 1st degree murder, or
kidnapping.”
What Can You Expect?
A
Professional and Knowledgeable staff that works with you one on one.
Education and Job Readiness Training that provides everything you need to make
sure that your first difficult step forward will be the right one
A Mentor
that is consistent in addressing and working through your concerns and
problems. A Mentor that celebrates your successes.
You will
work directly with staff to develop a Career and Life Plan that will help you to
reach your goals. Our staff will help you identify services that you need such
as employment, education, housing, transportation and mentoring. We will then
work with you up to 1 year to make sure that you are able to successfully stay
in your community.
Service Elements
Our goal
is to welcome and register parolees into the program within 180 days of their
release, and to offer them the following services.
Development of a Career and Life Plan to guide you to a successful career.
Testing
of your skills and interests to determine your Math and Reading grade levels as
well as your Career Preferences (No One Fails.)
Referral
to Job and/or Education opportunities that match your needs. We also offer you
a Life and Work Readiness workshop, Resume Assistance, Educational assistance
with GED study, Remedial work, English As A Second Language, and Computer
Tutorials as well as One On One Job Development.
Vocational Training, On The Job Training and Work Try-Outs.
Direct
job placements services for clients with prior work experience.
Supportive Services to assist in the completion of your Individual Development
Plan (Career and Life Plan).
Peer
Support Advocates (PSA)
While
you are in training, our Community Mentor Liaison will match you with a Peer
Support Advocate (PSA). These volunteers give of their time and of themselves
to act as mentors to our clients who are re-entering into society. Your PSA
will provide one-on-one coaching to assist you in reaching your life, family and
career goals. The role of a PSA is to help you to modify and prepare yourself
for coming home and to provide you with a unique friendship based on mutual
respect and trust. The PSA is committed to helping you and is fully trained to
understand your needs. These special people will connect you with the right
blend of services and will be there when you truly need to talk to someone.
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