21.12 Descriptions of Refugee Services
ISSUE DATE: 09/2020
Refugee Employment Services and Refugee Social Services supplement MFIP and other services.
· They do not replace or compete with other services.· They are critical foundations of support as people learn how to navigate their communities.· The services focus on self-sufficiency and integration into the community.· They are culturally appropriate and offer multilingual support.· A variety of services are available and many of those services are hands-on services such as providing rides, help filling out applications, etc.
Examples of how refugee services can support MFIP employment services:
· Activities can be counted in the MFIP employment plan.· Participants receive culturally specific support services.· One-to-one or personalized support helps the participant navigate county program requirements and deadlines.
Refugee Employment Services focus on getting a job placement as soon as possible and include:
· Established employer connections.· Individualized employment plans addressing barriers to employment.· Interpretation and support for job interviews and orientation, including accompanying participants in these activities.· One-to-one intensive support for job placement.· Job readiness classes.· Resume writing and mock interviewing.· Clothing assistance for interviews or work.· Transportation assistance.· Job search skills and support.· Finding child care and understanding the choices.· Learning to use mass transit.· Job retention and job upgrade support.· Connection with Refugee Social Services and mainstream community supports.· Connection with education such as ELL classes, GED classes, and vocational training.
Refugee Social Services are focused on:
· Cultural navigation.· Student success.· Immigration and naturalization support.· Connection to/navigation of community resources and systems.· Access to reliable transportation.
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