Job One KC | Success Stories

We’re proud to call all these individuals employees of Job One! Read about their amazing accomplishments below.

Kristen

Kristen W

Kristen always has a very positive attitude and is becoming more independent. She gets along with her coworkers and is consistently willing to go the extra mile to help them. Kristen has good attendance and is a reliable planner, scheduling her time off in advance. She has a great smile and makes others feel special.

Katie

Katie diagnosed with an intellectual disability and lives with her parents in Independence, MO. She participated in a school-to-work program during her junior and senior year. After graduating, she started at Job One’s sheltered workshop. Today, she works at our Secure Document Solutions shredding location, mainly working on the sort line and sometimes running the box crusher. Katie is an amazing team leader, always willing to assist others and perform extra duties. She always has a smile that is contagious and brings a positive attitude to work. She has great attendance and is a shining example for those who work with her. Katie was selected to represent Job One at the SourceAmerica Grassroots Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC in June 2018.

Dominic

Dominic G

Dominic recently graduated from Fort Osage High School. He applied for a job at a Sunfresh Grocery Store with assistance of Job One Careers. He got the job working as a Sacker. Dominic is excited about his job!

Sara

Sara P

Sara is from Raymore Missouri and attended Ray-Pec High School. She has recently started working at Culver’s in Raymore as a Crew Team Member. Sara enjoys serving food to customers and working at her favorite fast food restaurant!

Judy

Judy B

Judy B. who works for Job One Subcontracting Independence was honored at a reception at the Oak Grove Manor on June 11th. They honor residents who take action to help others. Judy had recently had training for stroke recognition and noticed her neighbor was having difficulty speaking. It turned out she was having a mini-stroke and Judy may have saved her life. We are very proud of Judy.

Mark

Mark S

Mark is on the ready, willing to learn new jobs. He is committed to producing great work for Job One customers and is very focused on his tasks. Mark has an outstanding attitude and is dedicated to showing up for his job every day. He is also a supportive co-worker, helping ensure lines run smoothly and helping out when needed.

Rhonda

Rhonda B

Rhonda has worked at Job One for 11 years. She is funny, capable and demonstrates a wide variety of skills. She was recently placed back on the pens contract after a brief hiatus and has mastered the assembly process and her production quantity & quality are excellent. Rhonda prefers a challenge with regards to work and often requests to be placed on more difficult assignments. Her demeanor has improved considerably, and she now demonstrates a more positive outlook. Rhonda is a huge asset to this contract and the Job One team!

Cory

Cory B

Cory is a hard worker who is dedicated to quality. He produces the highest output in his section for product quantity! His commitment to delivering his best for Job One customers is demonstrated by his stellar attendance, punctuality, and excellent production record. Cory has a positive attitude and gets along great with his co-workers, always willing to lend a hand when necessary. His smile lights up our production facility throughout the day.

Curtis

Curtis is a valued and outstanding worker here at SDS. Curtis has recently moved out on his own and is living with a roommate in a house that they rent. Curtis published his first book in December 2017 titled Half Human: Devils Mountain. You can find the book by searching the title on Amazon.com.

Griffin

Griffin R. attended a Job One summer program a few years ago. He worked at Watkin’s Mills Park and did landscaping. Griffin wanted a job that was year-round and easy to get to from his home. Through Job One Careers, Griffin found a job at Grade-A Tree Care. They are so thrilled with his work, Griffin was offered full-time hours and a raise! He loves his job. Griffin says that he is not able to smile, but if he could he would. His mother is so proud of him!

Ian

Ian

Ian works with our Careers program. His Employment Specialist, Jeff Carpenter discovered that Ian had an interest in working at a gym. Jeff worked to connect Ian with a job at a gym. Ian is learning if you work hard the results will match the effort you put forward!

Kyle

Kyle applied for a job with Subway recently started his first job as a sandwich artist at Subway. He enjoys engaging with customers. Kyle is motivated to work. Kyle learns new tasks quickly and can be counted on to follow through with assignments efficiently.

James

James N

James recently started a new position. He works at Chelly’s Café (Mexican Restaurant) on 85th and Wornall. James’ co-workers are all so wonderful to him! They are very supportive, working with him as a team. He is doing a great job!!

Brian

Brian M. and his Job One Careers Coach went to the Blue Springs Fieldhouse to play basketball to help boost his work endurance. These games have been months in the making, as Brian said early on he wanted to play basketball. His Careers coach said he would play him on the condition that he worked hard during the job development process and achieve employment. As soon as Brian achieved employment at McDonald's, the first text he sent was “it’s basketball time.” Brian and his Coach talked about working hard to achieve your goals and the purpose of work to develop character, achieve financial goals, and personal goals.

Amby

Amby is a sacker at Hy-Vee and I recently became her job coach there. Amby is well loved by her co-workers as well as the customers that have gotten to know her over this last year. Amby is greeted with hugs and smiles from everyone around her. She has a natural support system there. Customers that have gone through other checkout lines come up to Amby, give her hugs and tell them how they're doing. Amby assisted an elderly woman out to her car and noticed she was confused. Amby was worried about her driving home and reported it to her boss. She is a very caring woman that lights up a room when she comes in.

Faye

Faye was is quick to pick up new tasks and remember processes to complete her job. She is so excited to be working and is doing very well. Faye has maintained 100% accuracy and doesn’t let others interrupt her while working. Her production output climbs each day!

Ashley

Ashley is a high school student who recently started working at a local cinema as a ticket assistant. Ashley enjoys working with others, watching movies with her friends and learning new tasks.

Steven

“Steven is a great kid with an awesome work ethic and attention to detail. He has gone above and beyond his responsibilities and looks to help out wherever he can. An all around awesome employee!”

Lin

Lin B

Working with Lin is a joy. Each day he greets his co-workers and the Job One team with a big smile. Lin is always willing to step up and help staff when needed. He is dedicated and reliable with continued good attendance.

Craig

Craig L

Craig is a wonderful employee who is always willing to take on and try new jobs. He shows up each day ready to work and always eager to help.

Kathy

Kathy H

Coming to work is a joy with Kathy. She greets everyone each morning with a smile and a pleasant attitude. She is a dedicated employee who loves her job and is eager to do her best work.

Tricia

Tricia C

Need an update on the Kansas City Royals? Just as Tricia. She is a big fan and always knows if they won or lost. Tricia is also an excellent employee, always cheerful and smiling. She is committed to completing her work assignments with high-quality performance.

Trina

Trina C

Trina is a great employee who is always friendly and truly cares about others. She enjoys getting to know her co-workers and is dedicated to doing her best work at Job One.

Shelby

Shelby P

Shelby’s co-workers know that can count on him to lookout for them. He has a sharp eye for safety and always pushes in chairs when others may forget. He cares about his co-workers and does a great job staying on task to get his work done efficiently.