Hiring People in Recovery(out of Rehab)

[Prineshkv]

Does anyone know any company or a person that hire people in recovery? Meaning people who come out of Rehab that want to do something with their lives and not go back to their old habits?

As you know people come out of Rehab and can't find work because people wont hire drug addicts. But happens is that if they end up without a job, they will land up on the streets.

I have a personal friend that is coming out of Rehab soon and want to try and find something for him so he can make something of his life and he wants to change completely, but i fear that we wont find any company with his history.

This is not only to help him but also other people in the same boat as him. Everyone needs a second chance in life and i want to create that for him.

Please if you know anyone, i would greatly appreciate that.

 

[satanboy]

Do you have to disclose this in a job application?

 

[Alton Turner Blackwood]

Do you have to disclose this in a job application?

Actually, I don't think you do. I was thinking the same thing.

If they don't explicitly ask you then just don't say anything about it.

By the way, the CCMA will have a field day with them if they decline to hire you based on this.

 

[MagicDude4Eva]

Do you have to disclose this in a job application?

No, but most companies have a substance abuse policy and employees will need to comply with that. I think the CCMA would not be sympathetic with an employee who is out of rehab and then bounces back to substance abuse during employment only to find out that the employee has not disclosed it. The CCMA would always test if the employee is fit for the job and if a substance abuse policy exists it would be not wise for the employee not to disclose his previous conditions.

Some employers will actually support people with such conditions and have staff wellness programmes in place to help staff with it (in most big organisations, HR has to deal with substance abuse and medical conditions affecting work performance any how).

There is nothing unfair about it - I doubt an airline would hire a person out of rehab and let that person fly planes.

 

[skimread]

I now many people who use drugs recreationally after hours every week. They hid it reasonably well though. The one guy only got caught out when he started missing work and he let go for not coming to work for 2 weeks.

 

[satanboy]

I now many people who use drugs recreationally after hours every week. They hid it reasonably well though. The one guy only got caught out when he started missing work and he let go for not coming to work for 2 weeks.

difference between abuse and use

 

[Stefanmuller]

I now many people who use drugs recreationally after hours every week. They hid it reasonably well though. The one guy only got caught out when he started missing work and he let go for not coming to work for 2 weeks.

If you start not going to work or coming late for work you are not a recreational drug user, but an addict.

 

[Beachless]

You are not even allowed to ask if someone smokes or has a family etc. But most places have clauses that allow them to send you for a drug test if they suspect anything and will dismiss you if they are positive. They will also expect a reason for why you were unemployed for however long it was and most will exclude you if you dont have a good reason.

 

[deweyzeph]

Only a fool would disclose that they've had a substance abuse problem to a prospective employer. If the person has really gotten over their problem then I don't see how it is any business of the employer.

 

[satanboy]

Only a fool would disclose that they've had a substance abuse problem to a prospective employer. If the person has really gotten over their problem then I don't see how it is any business of the employer.

This.

 

[skimread]

If you start not going to work or coming late for work you are not a recreational drug user, but an addict.

That was only after a 7 months. Before that week people didn't suspect he was doing it but when he came back it was pretty obvious he went on a binge.

 

[Nokkie]

he will get noticed very easily in a panel interview, but one can always try

 

[skimread]

he will get noticed very easily in a panel interview, but one can always try

He can easily hide it in a panel interview. Drug users I find lie very well as they have lots of experience in it by being forced to steal and borrow money to sustain their habit. A weekly church going guy is more likely to raise suspicions.

I think the worst thing he can do is tell the truth unless he knows his boss is an ex addict as well.

 

[syntax]

The only places i have seen that have serious drug testing or security clearance regarding drug use are certain financial establishments and some government places.

What skills does this person have?
Age?
Area they live in?
Do they have transport?

 

[Nokkie]

He can easily hide it in a panel interview. Drug users I find lie very well as they have lots of experience in it by being forced to steal and borrow money to sustain their habit. A weekly church going guy is more likely to raise suspicions.

I think the worst thing he can do is tell the truth unless he knows his boss is an ex addict as well.

depends how experienced the panel interviews are... our company knows almost all behaviorisms

 

[deweyzeph]

depends how experienced the panel interviews are... our company knows almost all behaviorisms

I bet you most of the management in your company are drug users.

 

[Nokkie]

I bet you most of the management in your company are drug users.

I bet you most of the management in your company are drug users.

 

[WhiteRaven]

The problem is he will have a gap on his c.v. and will be asked why. Gaps are a big red flag and if you try and cover it up a good recruiter or HR Manager will figure it out. He needs to prepare for that, also if he is honest about being in rehab he is still a huge risk for the company to employ because he could fall back into his old ways, so he could advise that an exit clause can be written into the contract in the event of such happening.

This is not going to be easy for him, the consequences of drug abuse don't end when you are clean and he needs to be prepared for some hardship before things get better.

 

[deweyzeph]

The problem is he will have a gap on his c.v. and will be asked why. Gaps are a big red flag and if you try and cover it up a good recruiter or HR Manager will figure it out. He needs to prepare for that, also if he is honest about being in rehab he is still a huge risk for the company to employ because he could fall back into his old ways, so he could advise that an exit clause can be written into the contract in the event of such happening.

This is not going to be easy for him, the consequences of drug abuse don't end when you are clean and he needs to be prepared for some hardship before things get better.

You can just say you were off travelling, taking a break. End of story.

 

[Pitbull]

No, but most companies have a substance abuse policy and employees will need to comply with that. I think the CCMA would not be sympathetic with an employee who is out of rehab and then bounces back to substance abuse during employment only to find out that the employee has not disclosed it. The CCMA would always test if the employee is fit for the job and if a substance abuse policy exists it would be not wise for the employee not to disclose his previous conditions.

Some employers will actually support people with such conditions and have staff wellness programmes in place to help staff with it (in most big organisations, HR has to deal with substance abuse and medical conditions affecting work performance any how).

There is nothing unfair about it - I doubt an airline would hire a person out of rehab and let that person fly planes.

Which means it will force him to stay clean. Win/Win