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Jessica Fenn , CSO , Dougherty
Community Impact Center
Community Coordination
Dougherty Judicial CSO Jessica Fenn referred a probationer under her supervision to the Community Impact Center . He had been looking for employment since his release in 2018 , without any success . While at the Community Impact Center , he was referred to the Goodwill Career Center for assistance with finding gainful employment that met the requirements of his supervision . The Career Center Manager , Marie Darsey , took a look at his background information , education and employment and immediately began trying to find him a job . She was successful and he soon went to work at Blackbeard ' s Seafood and Barbecue Restaurant . Within months he was promoted and is now responsible for hiring staff . In this new position , he recently reached out to Mrs . Darsey and asked her to send anyone she recommends to see him . Through this opportunity extended to him he ’ s been able to give back to others under supervision .
This would not have happened if we were not able to utilize all of the partners involved with the Community Impact Center ( CIC ). The CIC has 52 organizations that provide services and resources . Special recognition goes to Officers Fenn and Hall for their work with the people they referred to the CIC and especially to Mrs . Darsey and her team for their tireless efforts on behalf of the people we are trying to help .
Sharon Almon , CC , DeKalb
Full Time Landscaping positions
Sharon Almon , DeKalb Community Coordinator received an unexpected employer referral from a retired DeKalb Community Police Officer who previously served on the Stone Mountain Circuit Steering Committee . The CEO of 3Macks Lawn & Turf and Sharon discussed the business needs of the company and Sharon began to vet potential candidates . After approximately 10 referrals and 4 hires later we continue to move forward in identifying candidates & making placements . In a perfect world this is how a Community Coordinator ' s role should work to facilitate successful outcomes !
Surge Staffing & Workforce Solutions :
New Employment Opportunities
Community Coordinators in the Metro Area work together to meet business needs of Surge Staffing . Community Coordinators in Clayton , Cobb , DeKalb , Fulton , and Gwinnett participated in a virtual meeting to discuss the upcoming business needs of Surge Staffing . Surge represented two companies : Targeting 130 associate hires by Oct 3rd and 600 hires by December 2020 . A referral process was agreed & immediate referrals were accepted for employment consideration . We are so excited about the collaboration with Surge Staffing to provide employment opportunities for those we serve in the metro area . Positions range from $ 8.00 - $ 13.00 an hour for warehouse shippers , picking , and packing at the Jonesboro and McDonough locations .
Robert Simmons , CC , Eastern Circuits :
16 @ 95 Highway Improvement Project
NuWay is a second-chance staffing agency who contracts with industrial companies throughout Georgia to provide employment opportunities for individuals who are on work-release and / or probation / parole . DCS has partnered with NuWay to fill approximately 50 positions of which individuals will have opportunities to receive on-the-job training in 18 skillset classifications . Additionally , the wages will meet or exceed the prevailing wage . Though the project is delayed , we have 49 clients who have signed up for this project participate .