Employment Services Program

Our Employment Services Program

Employment Services at Impact assists participants in utilizing their existing skills and experience to find meaningful employment that places them on the path towards their career goals.

The program uses the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model, an evidence-based model of supported employment developed at Dartmouth College. IPS is specifically designed to integrate employment into mental health treatment. Impact helps provide employment services in partnership with a variety of community mental health centers, social service agencies, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) throughout the Chicago area.

In 2024, Impact was awarded a $3.9 million five-year grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Growing its partnership with Erie Family Health Centers, Impact will use the IPS model to address employment disparities with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. This program will predominantly support Black and Latina women.

Eligibility

Our Impact in 2024

590

Number of participants served

46%

job placement rate, significantly higher than the 30% average among Illinois employment services agencies.

$3,842,461

Amount participants earned last year

Employment Services

Job Development

Our strong relationships with employers ensures that job placements are a good fit and provide the right support.

Career Exploration

We use in depth assessment tools to identify career avenues that will lead to long-term success.

Resume Assistance

Your resume is the first thing an employer reads about you – we’ll help you make a great first impression through a targeted, thoughtful resume and cover letter.

Interview Preparation

Get prepared for interviews with one-on-one counseling, mock interviews with actual employers, and reviews of past interviews.

Featured Story

Meet Maria, a participant in Impact Behavioral Health Partners’ Employment Services Program and Clinical Case Management. Sometimes progress looks like sitting in traffic on your way to work. For Maria, that feeling of belonging was still vivid nearly a year into her new role as a home health aide. Impact’s supported Employment Program was there for Maria when she was ready to step into the workforce.