Demetrius came into the GOALS program in June 2017. Demetrius shared that he was homeless and living out of his car. He demonstrated he had valuable working skills and abilities as well as a steady work history, however he struggled with finding and sustaining employment due to a long history of mental health challenges, a criminal record, and the lack of an adequate support system. GOALS helped him create his resume, strengthen his soft skills, and identify and prepare for job opportunities. GOALS staff also connected Demetrius to mental health treatment funded through the pilot. Within about a month, the GOALS Employer Liaison found a commercial cleaning company willing to hire him full-time on the spot working in janitorial services at a local community college. Demetrius’s placement was considered an emergency placement due to his current living situation, however, the success of locating an employer that was willing to hire him on the spot will prove helpful in his future endeavors. Staff will continue to work with Demetrius to develop and work towards his goals for stability, self-sufficiency, and success.
