HOPE Atlanta Programs of Travelers AID
MISSION
The Employment Supportive Service Programs offered at HOPE Atlanta focuses on the removal of the key components which may be preventing consumers from reaching self-sufficiency and financial stability necessary to come out of homelessness. The Employment Supportive Service Programs assist with; employment preparation, educational Aid, financial support for job training, certification, attire and licensing, assistance with ESL programs, assistance with adult literacy programs, job searching with criminal histories effectively, general life skills/career coaching, childcare assistance, grooming/clothing, assistance with telecommunication devices, and financial assistance with transportation. Please be advised that you must be a current client of HOPE Atlanta in order to be referred to the Employment Supportive Service Programs offered at HOPE Atlanta.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Homeless
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Languages Supported
- English
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Employment readiness counseling
- Resume development
- Job search coaching
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Employment screening
- Varied job search and placement services
- Referrals to training or training broker
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Job performance coaching
- Post-placement follow-up
- Financial planning education
- Mentoring
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Transportation assistance
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
- Adult literacy and basic education
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Legal Occupations
- Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
- Protective Service Occupations
- Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations