Alvis | Workforce Development

Employment means so much more than a paycheck

To those struggling to land on their feet, a job is a source of dignity and self-worth. In fact, research indicates that employment is one of the leading factors keeping them from returning to the behaviors that set their life off course. And it has the power to create a sense of belonging.

Our Workforce Development Training program tackles the barriers to employment that may result from involvement with the criminal justice system.

Case Management, Follow Up & Job Retention Services

Throughout the workforce development process, we work with each individual to help them to secure the ongoing services they need to support job retention and successful reentry.

Our case management services in workforce development are a school-based intervention deployed by trained staff. The classroom setting provides an environment conducive to learning and growth. It relies on a long-term, solution-focused approach. Clients receive support from trained staff who can help them identify their needs and develop a plan for connecting them to resources.

Regular monitoring of progress and connections to services may also be provided in the classroom setting.

Workforce Development FAQ

I am an ex-offender. How can I get help finding a job?

Our Community Reentry Center in Columbus can assist you in your job search. In Columbus, call 614-252-0660.

Our employment program, Help In Reentry and Employment Education (HIRE), has proven to be very effective. Our goal is to give you all the tools you need to find and obtain the type of job that you would like, not to place you in a specific job. We have built relationships with many employers in the community that will consider Alvis clients for their open positions.

How do you get into a residential program at Alvis?

If you are interested in becoming a residential client, you need to be referred by some type of supervising authority, such as a judge, parole officer, etc. Please contact our Intake Department at 614-252-0295.

Is outpatient substance abuse treatment available?

Yes. Recovery Choices is our cognitive-behavioral treatment program and skills practice sessions that provides individuals with the tools to improve their decision-making skills, enhance coping abilities, and build healthier, drug and alcohol-free lives. Recovery Choices is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. All of the program's clinical staff are licensed/certified to provide Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) treatment and are experienced working with criminal-justice involved individuals.

Please contact Recovery Choices at 614-252-0660 for more information.