Bethany Christian Services
MISSION
Bethany’s mission is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families through quality social services. Bethany’s Refugee Support Service (RSS) program provides employability, referral, and social adjustment services for refugees across Georgia. Bethany’s Employer Engagement Program provides upskilling and training resources for refugee employees in partnership with employers across Georgia.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Refugees
Languages Supported
- English
- Spanish
Geography
- Statewide
Eligibility Restrictions
EEP participants must be eligible for ORR Refugee Resettlement Program benefits and services, through either their immigration status or category as one of the following:
- Refugee
- Asylee
- Cuban or Haitian entrant
- Iraqi or Afghan Special Immigrant
- Amerasian
- Victim of Human Trafficking
- Another individual made eligible by law, such as a humanitarian parolee from Afghanistan or Ukraine who arrived under specific circumstances during a defined period,
and who:
- is not a US citizen
- has been eligible for ORR services for no longer than 5 years at the time of enrollment
- is authorized to work in the United States, or provides evidence that they are eligible and have applied for work authorization, and
- is able and willing to begin or continue employment in a professional or skilled career field during the program period.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Varied job search and placement services
- Virtual services available
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Job performance coaching
- Mentoring
- Post-placement follow-up
- Tax education
- Varied post-employment services
- Virtual services available
Supportive Services
- Case management
- Housing
- Translation services
- Varied supportive services
- Virtual services available
Soft Skills Training
- Basic financial education
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Dealing with diversity
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interview skills
- Varied soft skills training
- Virtual services available