Chloe started IPS services in early 2024 and has made significant progress in identifying and accomplishing her career goals. When Chloe first started IPS services, her only concrete goal was employment, although educational pursuits were on her radar too – although, she was unsure of which direction to go educationally.
After completing the IPS career profile and learning more about educational opportunities available to her, while still interested, Chloe was hesitant to move forward in her education because of her age. She feared it was too late to begin an educational pursuit, and she wanted to ensure that if she did, she pursued something about which she was passionate.
Eventually, after discussing her educational goals with her IPS Employment Specialist, Chloe began looking into an interior design program that would propel her into a future she felt with coordinate with her interest in decorating and design. She decided to put her job search on a pause while she investigated interior design programs.
With the help of her IPS Employment Specialist, Chloe found the Interior design program at Clary Sage College, a private, non-profit institution in Tulsa, OK. She discussed questions to ask during her school tour with her IPS Employment Specialist, and she proceeded on her own to learn how the school would help her achieve her dreams of interior design. She applied and was accepted to the program a mere five months after she began receiving services from IPS.
Focused and motivated, Chloe started applying for volunteer positions at local animal shelters to help position herself for scholarship opportunities through her school. Now that Chloe has started school, she has chosen to utilize IPS services to find a job related to the interior, home, and design industry, which would help her gain highly relevant work experience while she attends school. Chloe has come so far in the time she has been receiving services from IPS, and her Employment Specialist believes she will continue to flourish and be successful in both school and her career.
Stephanie was referred to FCS’s IPS program after having been an engaged client with FCS for many years. Stephanie had previously been involved with the FACT 4 treatment team, receiving assistance for mental health struggles. She was always appreciative.
Stephanie started in IPS not entirely sure what she wanted to do for work. She had had a few odd jobs in the past, but she was now looking for something more long-term. Stephanie admitted to not having the best resume and wanted to get a job and keep it for a minimum of a year. She originally thought she may want to have a job where she could work remotely, but she realized this would limit her ability to increase her social skills. Stephanie then thought she might want to try delivery driving. She felt this would allow her to be out and about, learning a variety of social and employment skills.
Stephanie was highly motivated. She began driving for Door Dash but decided that this job would not be the best option for her long term, so she discontinued a few months after she began. She continued her job search in earnest, applying for jobs between her sessions with IPS. Soon, she was able to share the exciting news with her Employment Specialist that she had identified, applied for, and been offered a job. She began her new role in April 2023, and as of the writing of this story (more than a year later), she is still employed by the same company.
Stephanie is elated to have accomplished her original goal. She is now looking at taking another part time job – something with a bit more challenge. over the past year, Stephanie has grown in social skills, employment skills, and general life skills. She has become more successful in budgeting, medication management, and finding ways to be out of the house on social outings. Stephanie continues to engage and push herself in new ways. This, thanks to her involvement in and ongoing support from IPS.
Both client names were changed to retain anonymity.
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