Employment Services Program

Employment Positions from Left to Right, Electrician, School Teacher, Receptionist

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.

Eligibility

Our Impact in 2023

482

Number of participants served

157

Number of participants who found employment

$2,674,403

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

Grant’s Story

After spending 18 months out of work since getting furloughed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant was eager to start working again. But like many others during the past year, the stressors and continued isolation of pandemic were wearing on him.

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