Dismas House's Employment Assistance Program

Dismas House's employment program provides assistance to residents as they reenter the workplace. The Employment Placement Specialist (EPS) helps build partnerships with employers and matches the employers with skilled employees. Tara Barrett is the EPS at Dismas House.  She is a dedicated worker and has over 10 years of experience working with and assisting ex-offenders. Ms. Barrett has worked hard fostering relationships with local employers and employment agencies and has helped build the current database of over 1,200 potential employers.

Many ex-offenders face a range of barriers typical of many other disadvantaged job seekers; poor basic skills, low self-esteem, no education, or psychological problems. By helping those residents and giving them the ability to identify their needs, the EPS can help the offender by assisting with job placement, educational needs, and job service referrals.

Workforce Reentry is a community corrections program that offers adult ex-offenders in the metropolitan area with a full array of reintegration services that help residents successfully return to the community. These services include job training, case management, social support, and mentoring. Dismas House’s partners in the Workforce Reentry program United States Probation Office, Father's Support Center, Connections to Success, and other local agencies.