Fair Chance Hiring Toolkit

Oklahoma Department of Corrections Reentry Services http://doc.ok.gov/intervention-and- reentry-services Moore Norman Technology Center Re-Entry Specialist team and trainers: •Ernie Gomez (405) 801-5812 Specialist in Human Resources, SHRM, Real Estate Certification •Jared Williams (405) 801-5057 Specialist in Career Connections, pre-release job skills & readiness •Matt Fix (405) 801-5261 Specialist in TANF, HIRE, job readiness and life skills •Traci Saor (405) 801-5703 Specialist in trades skills education and certification COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS Community support and acceptance is critical to the success of citizens returning to society. Support may take various forms—faith based, job readiness and availability, social services or substance addiction or mental health treatment. It is difficult to provide a comprehensive list because support varies by area and municipality and can change due to funding or volunteer availability.

determination will be made based on a review of the information and documentary evidence supplied. If the employee is determined to be eligible, a certification will be issued and mailed to the employer. •For information and forms, visit the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission information page:

https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Job_Seekers/ Workforce_Services/Work_Opportunity_Tax_ Credit.html

Oklahoma WOTC Brochure https://www.ok.gov/oesc/documents/WOTC%20 BROCHURE%20Rev’d%2003_2018%20(1).pdf Debra Roseburr, Program Manager - (405) 557-7128 Oklahoma Works – oklahomaworks.gov/incentives/ Internal Revenue Service – https://www.irs.gov/ businesses/small-businesses-self- employed/work- opportunity- tax-credit ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS US Department of Labor U.S. Department of Labor ETA (Employment, Training & Assistance) Handbook No. 408 https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/docs/ ETA_Handbook_408_Nov_2002_3rd_Edition. pdf EEOC Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/ upload/arrest_conviction.pdf Fair Credit Reporting Act https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/545a_fair-credit-reporting- act-0918.pdf Second Chance employment toolkit for employers - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) https://www.gettingtalentbacktowork.org/ Oklahoma Partnership for Successful Reentry (OPSR) – Statewide coalition of organizations working to assist justice involved reintegrate into society. http://www.okreentry.org/index.html

Please verify capability and capacity with any organization before recommending them.

The Education and Employment Ministry, non-profit dedicated to breaking cycle of incarceration and poverty. https://www.teem.org Search engine and repository of social service programs by area code https://www.auntbertha.com/

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