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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | SAFER FOUNDATION

2235 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

Eligibility

Open only to formerly incarcerated individuals or those with past criminal history (i.e., probation, electronic monitoring, drug court, etc.)

Required documents

Photo ID, Social Security card

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Must schedule an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Rock Island County, Illinois

Description

Pre-employment training, job referral and placement, and post-placement follow-up to individuals who have been formerly incarcerated or those with other correctional/criminal justice histories. Works to reduce recidivism by supporting the efforts of people with criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community. Services provided include intensive case management, cognitive behavioral interventions, anger management, financial empowerment, referrals to supportive services, mentoring program and follow-up.

Providing organization

SAFER FOUNDATION

Employment, academic, and supportive services for adults and youth that have been involved in the criminal legal system.