Light Construction & Landscaping – Transitional Employment

About This Position

Newark's Opportunity Reconnect Program (administered through NJRC) provides transitional jobs in landscaping and light construction for returning citizens. Paid transitional employment with the goal of permanent placement. Perfect for individuals rebuilding work history.

Requirements

Newark metro area residency preferred. Able to do physical outdoor work. Case manager referral for program entry.

Benefits

Paid transitional work, work history building, permanent placement goal, full case management support

No background check required to apply.

⚠ SORNA Restrictions — New Jersey

New Jersey operates under Megan's Law and partially complies with federal SORNA. Tier 3 registrants face community notification and broad employment restrictions from schools and childcare facilities, typically enforced through supervision conditions.

Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

✓ Accepts Sex Offenses

Programs

Hiring Policy

NJRC takes a whole-person approach. Employment is paired with housing, legal, and benefits support. Their 14% reincarceration rate (national avg: 43%) speaks to their effectiveness. Sex offense convictions are served — case managers know registry requirements.

Restrictions

Job placements reviewed per case. Employer partners vary in requirements. NJRC advocates for clients in all placements. Wraparound support reduces placement barriers.

About New Jersey Reentry Corporation

Statewide New Jersey nonprofit providing wraparound reentry services including employment placement, housing, legal support, and benefits enrollment. NJRC achieves a 14% reincarceration rate (vs. 43% national average). Multiple office locations across NJ. Employment placement is central to every case.

Company size: 50-200 employees