Workforce Reentry Support & Employer Connections

About This Position

Better People provides comprehensive workforce reentry support specifically for sex offense registrants. Services include: resume building, interview coaching, employer outreach, follow-up support after placement, and crisis intervention if employment is threatened. Better People's Portland employer network includes verified SO-friendly companies in manufacturing, warehousing, construction, landscaping, and food service.

Requirements

Sex offense registrant in Oregon. 18+. Commitment to active job search participation.

Benefits

FREE program. Vetted SO-friendly employer connections. Resume and interview prep. Ongoing employment support. Community of peers with shared experiences.

No background check required to apply.

⚠ SORNA Restrictions — Oregon

Oregon requires all registrants to report employment. Higher-tier registrants are restricted from childcare and school employment. Individual supervision conditions may add location restrictions.

Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

Better People is exclusively dedicated to SO reentry employment. Call or email before applying to verify program availability and current enrollment.

Programs

Hiring Policy

Better People specializes exclusively in supporting sex offense registrants in finding and keeping employment.

Restrictions

Better People will assess applicable geographic and residency restrictions and match candidates to appropriate employers within those constraints.

About Better People

Better People is a Portland-based reentry organization that explicitly specializes in helping sex offense registrants find employment. They are one of the very few organizations in the United States dedicated specifically to this population. Better People provides job placement services, interview coaching, employer connections, and ongoing support. Their employer network in the Portland metro area specifically includes companies willing to hire sex offense registrants. Oregon's strong ban-the-box law provides additional protections.