1. 1 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Welcome To IRC Employment Services Orientation Kevin Warburton Employment Supervisor Hadiel Mohamed, Toni Richardson and Greg Woodhead Employment Specialists

2. 2 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org IRC Boise Office Hours TIME MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY 9:00 AM Immigration 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

3. 3 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org You and IRC We work together

4. 4 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Common Frustrations/Experiences Starting Over Culture Shock

5. 5 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org IRC Employment Specialist Assistance with: –Finding job openings –Applications –Resumes –Interviews –Transportation –Child-care

6. 6 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org What are your goals in the U.S.?

7. 7 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org IRC Goal for you! Helping you find a Job so you can become self-sufficient.

8. 8 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org How does the IRC ensure you reach this goal? You and your family must actively participate in the search for jobs. Here in the US, all member of a family can work. Husbands, Wives, Moms, Dads, Sons and Daughters

9. 9 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Cash Assistance Programs- Countdown to Employment Two Cash Assistance Programs: Talk to your Case Manager to discuss what is best for you and your family. TRA and Matching Grant

10. 10 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Program Requirements Your cash assistant programs have strict requirements the IRC and you must follow. job classes,You have to attend English classes, Make appointments with the IRC staff, importantly your employment specialist, And accept your first job.

11. 11 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Every Wednesday you need to come ON TIME to Job Class. If you are late to Job Class, you may not be able to attend that day. Please be on time. Job Class begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. Job Class Schedule Job class is every Wednesday from 11 A.M to 12:30 P.M. If you are late to job class you may not be able to attend that day, so please be on time. Coming to job class on time will allow you and your classmates to learn without interruptions.

12. 12 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org How do we track Attendance? Every two weeks we verify that you are going to English and Job Development classes. The more classes and appointments you attend, the more successful you will be. We discuss with you your attendance and what you are learning in English class and in Job Class.

13. 13 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Attendance Tracking 1. If you miss two appointments, you will get a verbal warning. 2. If you miss two more appointments, you will get a written warning 3. If you miss one more, your cash assistance can be taken away.

14. 14 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org First Jobs The first job may not be ideal or related to previous experience, but other opportunities will open up once you have experience working in the U.S.

15. 15 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Work Schedules and Conditions Night shifts, And most jobs will be part-time, this means more than one person will have to work in a family. Riding a bike to work,

16. 16 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Religious Considerations

17. 17 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Medical Limitations

18. 18 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Ladder to Success Your English will improve, you can move into higher positions at work, and get your GED. If you have questions about this, be sure to ask you Employment Specialist for more information.

19. 19 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Distinguish Yourself Show the IRC your best effort to find a job. Come to appointments prepared. Meet with the IRC staff often. Dress professionally.

20. 20 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Professional Behavior at IRC Be On Time Dress Appropriate Turn off your cell phone and put it away. Give your undivided attention to your class, Case Manager, or Employment Specialist

21. 21 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Wrapping Up Here at the IRC we want to assist you in finding a job, becoming self- sufficient and living a happy life. In order to be successful here in Boise you need to actively participate in job class, English class, and partnering with case managers and employment specialist. We are so excited to have you here and can not wait to see your success!

22. 22 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org Questions?