OUR MISSION

RRISA's mission is to heal
and rebuild the lives of displaced and uprooted people, answering the humanitarian call to serve those fleeing from persecution, war, famine,
and extreme poverty.

Church World Services

Refugee
Resettlement
and Immigration
Services of Atlanta

4151 Memorial Drive
Suite 205D
Decatur, GA 30032
404.622.2235
fax 404.622.3321
info@rrisa.org

Program Statistics

  1. Over 350 individuals were placed in jobs in 2010.
  2. Since October 2009, RRISA's job placements have increased 107% from the same period in 2008
  3. The average salary ranges from $7.50 to $12.00/hour.
  4. In 2010 more than 25 employers regularly hired RRISA clients.

How to Get Involved

  1. Donate to support RRISA's programs and services.
  2. Email Suad Ali, suad@rrisa.org, if you know about job openings.
  3. Contact or get involved with the RRISA Employment Team by emailing suad@rrisa.org.

Benefits of hiring refugees include:

Refugees bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to the U.S. workforce.        Source: refugeeworks.org

List of Employers

The following employers have a track record of choosing qualified candidates from a pool of RRISA clients:

  • A+ Hospitality
  • HMS Host
  • Leggett and Platt
  • Marshalls
  • Perimeter Staffing
  • Pilgrims Pride
  • Masada Bakery
  • Ritz-Carlton Hotel
  • W Hotel
  • Wayne Farms

 


RRISA Refugee Resettlement & Immigration Services of Atlanta
Refugee Resettlement
& Immigration Services of Atlanta

Employment Services

RRISA’s Employment Team works with individuals to make sure that they are ready for the American work culture

employmentRefugees bring a wide range of skills and experiences to the American workforce. RRISA works with individuals to develop employment plans and match their transferable skills to meet the needs of local businesses. Finding work quickly enables families to reach their goals of self-sufficiency in America. Employers are eager to work with RRISA to recruit new employees, adding to the strength and diversity of their workforce.

Employment leads not only to early economic self-sufficiency for families, but adds greatly to the integrity of families who seek to establish themselves in a new country and provide for their own needs. Often this requires more than one member of the family becoming employed.

The RRISA employment team works with individuals to make sure that they are ready for the American work culture.

Employers say:**
“Before I hired refugees, I had a 60% turnover rate. Now I have a 20% [turnover]. I had a 6% absentee rate, now it’s down to 1%”.
Cindee Moyer,
Human Resource Manager,
Dee Zee Manufacturing

 
“They [refugee employees] come with a very strong work ethic. They’re committed to getting the work done.”
Laurie Winthrop,
Group Vice President, HR, Macy’s

 
“Since we began hiring refugees, our retention rate is 34% higher.”
Tim Hertel, Vice President and Manager, Direct Deposits / Regulatory Operations, Wells Fargo

 
**National Immigration Forum

We offer orientation on:

The RRISA employment specialists will accompany individuals to the interview, and drug testing, if needed. RRISA can arrange for interpretation during orientation and we provide ongoing follow-up with the employee and employer to ensure success.

RRISA works with refugees to add skills and knowledge to their job searches and to enhance their career opportunities. 

Services include: