Felon wants job as Drug Counselor

 

Hi I am a recovering meth addict who was arrested in 2006 on federal charges for conspiracy to distribute meth. I live in California. I have done time in rehabs, halfway houses, and prison. Being 26 years old now I'm would like to go back to school and better myself. I am currently working at a family owned business but want something more for myself. I was thinking something in medical office or drug counseling. What would you recommend someone who has a criminal background go to school for? I do not want to waste my time going to school for something and not being able to get a job in that field. I am still on federal probation and will be for at least another 3 years. I know that this will prevent me from obtaining a license through the state. Any ideas??

Thanks so much!

 Felon wants job as Drug Counselor

I know many ex-offenders and felons who have become drug/alcohol counselors. If you check the link below you will find everything you need to know about what it takes to become a counselor in the state of California including a link to email the Certification Administrator. That person should be able to advise you of your prospective eligibility.


http://www.caadac.org/

The very best of luck to you.

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Felon mom in PA needs help finding jobs

Q: Hi Mr. Mayo,

My name is Martha.  I am a Phlebotomist.  I just got a felony in 2010.   I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Can you please help me help my self.  Before my conviction I was a phlebotomist working in a hospital.   I lost my job because of it.  My charges are aggravated assault and conspiracy.

Will I ever find work in that field again and if so what company should I go to or what programs are out here to help me help my self.  I also have a housing issue as well.  Do you have any advice on that.  I lost my section 8 due to my felony and I have a daughter I need to take care of before I lose her to the system.

Thank you for caring and God Bless You.  Maybe I can help others in PA as well.   I know a lot of brothers that need your advice,  two of my sons included.

Please respond ASAP.  Desperate running out of time.

Martha
 

Felon mom in PA needs help finding jobs

A:  Hello Martha,

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble.  May I also suggest contacting your local United Way office. The United Way could guide you to any number of services they support that may be able to help you and your
family. You may also ask about services that assist ex-offenders and felons looking jobs.

You can find the United Way in you area here:

United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

As far as your career as a phlebotomist, you must find out if your conviction has affected your certification.  You must contact the place where you got your training.

I hope this helps.

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Felon in Tenn Needs help Finding a Job

Q: Hey,

I found your website and ur email and I live in Nashville TN, Link Antioch to be exact and I have one felony theft charge on my record. It all happened years ago and I am having trouble finding a job anywhere... even places like Burger King. If you know of any places in the Antioch / Nashville area that would be a good place for me to look I would be greatly appreciated.... I just turned 25 have a son that will be 6 in April and I need a job desperately. I have applied to so many places and Ive even tried lying on the application checking no in the felony question box to see if that would help.... Before my felony charge I worked at a Wal-Mart for a while and before that I used to help a buddy of mine laying floors. Carpet, hardwood, tile etc.... If you could help me at all I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Felon in Tenn Needs help Finding a Job

A: Hello,

Frequent readers of my blog know, my first suggestion to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is the nearest One-stop Career Center. These are very underutilized resources that can not only help ex-offenders and felons get jobs but may help them find careers and vocational training.

In addition, these centers provide a long list of valuable services. 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 in your immediate area

Job postings and referrals

Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers to use to find jobs

Each center has trained counselors that provide one-on-one assistance. Many of them have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs.

The nearest One-Stop to you is:

Tennessee Career Center at Humboldt

1481 West Mullins Street
Humboldt, TN 38343
phn: 731-784-3552

You can Find more information here:

Tennessee Career Center at Humbold

I hope this helps.

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Ex-offender in need of help and a job

 

Hello, I came across your site and thought I'd ask for advice. I have a petit theft charge from 2008, ever since then I have not been able to find a job. Went into a huge depression for 2 years because my relationship was heading south and I was unable to find work. I actively searched, landed a few jobs, lost them due to my charge. Since 2007 I have been in a serious relationship. I'm in love but it's affected us. In order for us to be together I chose to live in his mom's house where I felt ostracized. She had an abusive relationship with her partner and I wanted us out. I landed a job and we saved our money for an apartment (which was also hard to find because of my record), and we moved out. two weeks later I lost my job. I am unable to find another job and I don't know what to do, I can't receive unemployment I haven't worked. I am ineligible for assistance. We have no car. I don't have money to take the bus to look for a job. I am lost and I will lose everything if I don't fix this fast. I am lost.

 Ex-offender in need of help and a job

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. It seems to me that you are in need of social services as well as a job. Often ex-offenders and felons need other forms of assistance as much as they need jobs. My suggestion is for you to contact your local Salvation Army office. You may find services that can help you until you get on your feet. You can get more information here:

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/B81E8F9B7CDB342C852574410054106E?Opendocument

I would also contact the United Way office in your area. The United Way supports a number of community services. Ex-offenders and felons may receive direct assistance or referral for jobs.

You can find a United way office near you. Follow the link below:

http://national.unitedway.org/myuw/

I hope this helps

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