by guild | Oct 29, 2021 | Featured, Jobs, Mental Heatlh, Program Highlights, Staff Blogs
Youth Employment and Education Services helps young adults ages 16-24 living with a mental illness further their careers and education. The program has a one-person team made up of Ellie, Employment Specialist. The goal of the program is twofold: helping young...
by guild | Oct 20, 2021 | Featured, Jobs, Staff Spotlights
Q: Describe a typical day as the Program Manager for Employment Services. Peggy: The goal of the program is to help people find, get, and keep jobs. In my role to help achieve this goal, on any given day I collaborate and coordinate with staff, mental health...
by guild | Oct 15, 2021 | Featured, Jobs, Mental Heatlh, Resources, Staff Blogs
For many individuals living with mental illness, symptoms can affect their daily life—including work. While disclosing information to one’s boss might sound intimidating, it’s often necessary—and can have positive impacts. We talked to Employment Specialist Ebony...
by guild | Apr 1, 2021 | Featured, Jobs, Mental Heatlh, Staff Blogs
If you’ve ever been unemployed or at a job that isn’t a right fit for you, you know why having a fulfilling job matters. For those with a serious mental illness, securing a job may be challenging due to symptoms, stigma, or a variety of other reasons. But, with the...
by guild | Nov 25, 2020 | Featured, Jobs, Program Highlights
What are Employment Services? Employment Services help individuals with psychiatric illness(es) find, get, and maintain jobs. Our Employment Services use a model of supported employment known as Individual Placement and Support (IPS). This means they work with...
