Hamilton County Deploys Honest Jobs Reentry Navigator to Improve Employment Outcomes & Community Safety

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Adult Probation Department Deploys Honest Jobs Reentry Navigator to Support Better Employment Outcomes for Probationers and Improve Community Safety

The Adult Probation Department in Hamilton County, Ohio, has taken an important step toward strengthening community supervision outcomes by deploying Honest Jobs’ Reentry Navigator, a digital employment and reentry support platform designed to help probationers connect to stable jobs and critical support services.

Reentry Navigator equips probation officers and reentry staff with a centralized tool to guide clients toward employment opportunities that align with their background. By reducing barriers to employment and improving access to verified fair chance employers, the platform supports long-term stability, compliance, and community safety.

What this means for Hamilton County

• Stronger Employment Outcomes: Probationers gain access to thousands of fair chance jobs and reentry resources tailored to their history and goals.

• Improved Engagement: Structured job search and planning tools help clients stay focused, motivated, and accountable during supervision.

• Better Use of Staff Time: Officers and staff spend less time troubleshooting employment barriers and more time supporting meaningful progress.

Access to stable employment is one of the strongest predictors of successful reentry. By integrating Reentry Navigator into its supervision workflow, Hamilton County is reinforcing the idea that public safety and opportunity are deeply connected.

Why this matters for your organization

Community supervision agencies across the country are looking for practical, scalable ways to support employment as a core supervision strategy. Digital tools like Reentry Navigator help teams deliver:

• More consistent employment guidance

• Clearer pathways to fair chance hiring

• Better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities

Honest Jobs Reentry Navigator is used by probation departments, reentry organizations, and community partners nationwide to connect justice-involved individuals with employment and essential support services, all in one place.

About Honest Jobs

Honest Jobs, recently acquired by Orijin, PBC, is the largest fair chance employment and reentry support platform in the United States, connecting justice-involved people to job opportunities and trusted resources that support successful reentry and long-term stability.

For more information, contact Harley Blakeman, Director of Business Development, at harley.blakeman@orijin.works.