Felon needs help finding a job

There is help for a felon looking for jobs

 Dear sir:

I don't know who to turn to anymore with my questions. I was convicted in embezzlement and fraud in 2008 in County of Sacramento, CA. I am currently on probation. I finish my FURLOUGH through the city of Sac, Sheriffs Dept in May 2008. I am still currently doing IHSS services for my parents because I couldn't find a job to do WORK furlough program, so my brother just got a job with the State of CA and told to take over them. Thanks to our Gov. Soon, the IHSS program have to go through fingerprint. So, I will loose it soon.

I know what I did wrong and my consequences. I didn't want my four kids to stay on the street so I did it. I am change now. I recently graduated in Medical Assistant and REALLY SEARCHING for a job so help me pay my bills and fines. I feel like giving up. Seems like I can't FIND a job anywhere. I think about everyday what it will be like if I didn't comment embezzlement and fraud. Please, give me advices to help me find a job in the Sacramento, CA region. I loosing hope. :(

Sincerely:

"Believer"

Dear Believer,

Embezzlement is a serious conviction and it is going to take some out-of-the-box thinking. First of all I would suggest checking with medical the licensing board in your state to inquire if you are eligible to be licensed. Often ex-offenders and felons have difficulty obtaining certain types of jobs. You can get info here"

http://www.medbd.ca.gov/

If you can, I would then suggest you do a bit of networking. Contact every elected official in your voting district and enlist their help in assisting you. They all have staffs that respond to inquiries made by citizens in their respective districts. Also contact the judge who sentenced you. In a letter I would express remorse regarding you past choices and what you have done to overcome your mistakes. Never ask for jobs, always ask for advice. This works especially well in election years.  You would be surprised at the type of responses you will receive, and you will receive responses. Ex-offender and felon job searches will be difficult but hard work and determination will pay off

I hope this helps.


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Where can a felon find jobs?

 

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Felon in NC may use Expungement to get Jobs

Expungement help for ex-offenders and felons

Hello my name is Sharon, I'm from Raleigh NC, I have a worthless check (which I paid off in 12/2004), I have an assault charge, (which it was dismissed on 11/2009 and I was found not guilty of the charge.) I'm a single mother of 3 and I haven't worked since 9/2008. I have limited income I would like to know how can I clean my background so I could get a job so I can provide for my children, it is really hard out here. can you please help me.

 

Hello Sharon,

Often the ex-offender or felon job search will include some legal assistance. Since your crime is non-violent, you may be eligible to apply for expungement. Expungement would hide the conviction from public view meaning that if it is granted, it would only be visible to the court system, law enforcement and the court system. 

You should consult a qualified professional that is experienced in this field to see if this is a viable option for you. Your local legal office may offer free or low cost legal services that can help with this process. The office may also have relationships with employers who are willing to hire ex-offenders. You can get more information here:



http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/Learn/Locations/Offices/Raleigh/default.aspx

To find a job, you should contact your local One-stop career center.

Each state has a network of centers that offer a variety of free services that can get you ready for work and assist you in finding employment. In addition, these centers offer training programs that may prepare you for a career.

Some services available are:

Career planning and counseling

Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)

Computers with internet access and word processing

Daily access to thousands of job listings

Job-related magazines and local newspapers

Job postings and referrals

Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers for job search use

Many career centers have counselors who are experienced in working with ex-offenders and felons.

You can find more information here:

http://www.servicelocator.org/Search/detail-info.asp?Category=CenterInformation&ParentID=31209045&state=NC
 
I hope this helps.

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Felon needs help finding a job in Arkansas

 Where can an ex-offender find jobs

I live in Rogers, Arkansas but would be willing to travel anywhere in the region for work. My conviction is for possession of a controlled substance (meth).

My "friend" wore a wire on me. This happened in 2003. I was never in trouble before that, nor have I been since. Please help me find an employer that believes ex cons have paid their debt to society. Or at least want to give a good person a chance.

Sincerely,

Maria

Hello Maria,

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble finding jobs.  I don't know how far you are from Little Rock but, you may want to look up Ramoth Inc. 

Ramoth Inc. is a felon friendly staffing agency that helps felons coming out of the Arkansas state prison system to find employment.  You can get more information here:

http://www.ramothinc.com/

There is a nationwide network of services that helps ex-offenders and felons with a with a large number of services. You can get help with your resume, interviewing skills and other helpful resources.  They also will have listings of open jobs in your area.

You can get more information here:

www.servicelocator.org



Jobs for felons will require a lot of hard work and the right information

I hope this helps

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Felon is trying hard to find jobs

Will my juvenile record work against me?

 Can I get a Job with a Juvenile Record?

I got into trouble when I was a teenager. I am now in college and trying to decide on a career. I am interested in becoming an Elementary Education Teacher. Even though I have a juvenile record, will it stop me from having a career in the field I choose?

Thank you.

Chris



Hello Chris,

That is a very good question. Contrary to what many people believe, your juvenile record does not disappear when you become an adult. My advice to you is apply to have your record sealed by the court. Often felon job searches begin with a little legal assistance.

Once a case is “sealed” and can only be examined by order of the court. To seal a criminal record means that a court clerk is ordered by a judge to hide a court record of criminal proceedings from public view. Originally records were actually placed in an envelope which was secured with a wax seal. The records are not destroyed because under certain circumstances, a court can order that sealed records be reopened. Generally, however, the effect of sealing is the court acts as if the information in the record never existed. Even a juvenile record can be sealed through the juvenile court. Once this has been done, the offense shall be deemed never to have occurred. There are no exceptions to this type of sealing; offenses are treated as though they never happened. A court not only seals its records, but also orders that records containing information about the charges held by others be sealed as well. Once a criminal record is sealed, all of the proceedings in it are treated as if they never occurred. Persons may then properly and lawfully answer any questions about the arrest, acquittal, conviction etc., as if they never happened. For example, it is OK in a job interview or even under oath to deny a sealed conviction. Once a record has been sealed it is not gone. I will be visible to law enforcement, government agencies and the court system.

Check with your local legal aid office for getting help getting this done.

Good luck.

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