Job Placement
Job placement for meaningful employment opportunities
Job placement at Riverside House connects participants to real employment opportunities with trusted employers across Miami-Dade County. Through personalized matching, employer coordination, documentation support, and ongoing follow-up, our team helps participants secure stable jobs that align with their skills, goals, and supervision requirements.
Job placement helps participants move from preparation to employment with confidence — opening the door to stability, financial independence, and long-term success.
What our job placement support provides
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Personalized Job Matching One-on-one guidance to match participants with employers and positions that align with their skills, interests, and case-plan requirements.
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Employer & Hiring Connections Access to a growing network of businesses willing to hire justice-involved individuals and support their long-term success.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit & More Assistance helping employers understand available incentives and risk-reduction programs that encourage second-chance hiring.
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Application & Documentation Support Help navigating application requirements, background checks, onboarding documentation, and employer communication.
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Post-Placement Follow-Up Check-ins with both participants and employers to support job retention, workplace success, and conflict resolution.
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Career Advancement Planning Guidance helping participants see beyond the first job to long-term opportunities for growth, training, and promotion.
Why participants trust Riverside House
Our decades of experience, strong federal and community partnerships, and proven reentry outcomes create a foundation participants can rely on. These strengths ensure a safe, stable, and supportive environment where every individual has the opportunity to rebuild their life with confidence.
A 50+ Years Committed to Meaningful Outcomes
A long history of helping participants secure real jobs that support stability, dignity, and long-term independence.
Strong Employer Partnerships
Trusted relationships with companies that actively hire returning citizens and understand the value of second chances.
Guidance for Both Participants & Employers
Dedicated support ensures employers feel confident — and participants feel prepared — during the hiring and onboarding process.
Integrated With the Entire Reentry Process
Job placement is coordinated with case management, employment preparation, education, and supervision requirements for seamless success.
Meet our team supporting job placement
Our employment specialists, case managers, and employer partnership staff bring deep experience in workforce development and second-chance hiring. Their hands-on approach helps participants feel supported from the first conversation to the first day on the job — and beyond.
Cleveland Bell III
President & CEO
Dafeny Iglesias
Operations Assistant
Michelle Taylor
Life Skills Coach
Commonly asked questions and answers
Have questions about scheduling or what to expect? Here are answers to common inquiries to help you feel fully prepared.
Employment preparation builds skills and readiness; job placement connects participants directly to employers with real job openings.
No. Our employer network includes roles suited for a wide range of skill levels and backgrounds.
Opportunities vary based on employer needs and participant skills — including trades, hospitality, warehousing, clerical roles, and more.
Yes. Staff provide follow-up support to help participants maintain stability and navigate workplace challenges.
This place is a dream come true for people coming out of prison. The staff are caring, professional, and devoted to helping the formerly incarcerated reenter society with dignity and confidence.
Lisa L.
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