Sarah Jordan – July 2011 Susan Barga/PersonnelPlus Employee of the Month

Posted on October 26, 2011 by karen

Sarah Jordan was selected as the July 2011 Susan Barga/PersonnelPlus Employee of the Month.

Sarah works at Ohio University’s Child Development Center at The Ridges and has been there since 1996. Sarah helps with many necessary setup requirements
for the kids in Pre-School such as getting their lunch tables ready, getting their napping cots ready, cleaning up areas when they leave and doing laundry for all the classes. Sarah is described as being a favorite of the kids and their families.

Sarah spends most of her leisure time involved in activities with her extended family which includes attending all of the Alexander Sports activities and cheering the Spartans on. Sarah also loves to go on Caribbean Cruises with her family, going shopping, and going swimming at Beacon School.

Congratulations to Sarah and keep up the good work!

Jason Licht – May 2011 Susan Barga/PersonnelPlus Employee of the Month

Posted on October 26, 2011 by karen

Jason Licht was named the Susan Barga/PersonnelPlus Employee of the Month for May, 2011.

Jason set up his own business as an instructor in basic computer usage, including safe use of the Internet. Jason assists individuals with setting up their own email accounts and Facebook pages and stresses safety first when it comes to Internet usage. Jason’s uses a software program called Zoom Text to assists
his students that do not have reading skills.

Jason is an avid ham radio operator. He has an extra class radio operator license that gives privileges to any frequencies. He is also a volunteer examiner for other ham radio operators.

Jason is also an artist in the Passion Works Art Studio, a former member of the PersonnelPlus Advocacy and Advisory Council and is a strong self-advocate.

Congratulations Jason!

Transition Update – Great News for 14 and 15 Year-Old Students!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

It has recently been approved for PersonnelPlus to offer programs and services to students who are as young as 14-15 years of age. Currently, there are two types of programs that a 14-15 year-old student may take advantage of. They are: (1) Career Exploration and (2) Job Seeking Skills Training.

“Career Exploration” is a program that offers informational interviews, and helps assist the individual in exploring and narrowing his or her career goals. Included in this program is Job Shadowing, which provides an opportunity for an individual to observe employees working in jobs that he or she may be interested in doing. Additionally, individuals will take tours of businesses and be provided information about various jobs.

“Job Seeking Skills Training” is a program that provides training in a number of different employment skills (i.e. job seeking skills, resume creating, interview skills, work skills, life skills, etc.). Also included in this program is “Job Club.” Job Club is a peer network that meets periodically to provide support for each of the member‟s job search. PersonnelPlus provides education, feedback, and encouragement in various job search techniques, interview skills, making contact with employers, following up with employees, etc.

Any student age 14 or above who is interested in pursuing one of these programs may be referred by a teacher, parent or the PersonnelPlus Transition Coordinator. Contact PersonnelPlus for a referral form. NOTE: You will also need to have copies of your IEP and Evaluation Team Report available to help determine eligibility.

Job Club Program

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

PersonnelPlus Training Coordinator, Stephanie Sharp-Howell, is currently preparing for a Job Club program beginning November 1, 2011.

This series of classes includes lessons on employer expectations, the importance of having a job, appropriate workplace behaviors and effective job-seeking techniques. With verbal and visual instruction, role plays, videos and guest speakers, Job Club participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable tools for a successful future in community employment!

For more information about Job Club, call Stephanie at 592-3416 ext. 25.

Are You Interested In Free Labor?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

Last year PersonnelPlus provided local businesses with 1,400 hours of free labor! That equals over $10,000 in payroll savings! As a business owner/manager, are there things that need accomplished but you have no time? Are there peak business times when an extra set of hands would come in handy? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, let PersonnelPlus give you a hand!

A PersonnelPlus Internship is an excellent way for your business to receive short-term help while enabling our Job Trainers to evaluate the job performance of a Job Trainee. We pay for both the Job Trainer and the trainee‟s salary along with providing Workers‟ Compensation. The ONLY thing we ask for is a job to do!

Some examples of the type of work our Interns can perform are assembly line work, auto detailing, bussing tables, construction, food prep, janitorial, mailings, packaging, pricing and much, much more!

Here are some of the area businesses who participate in our Job Sampling Internships:

Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, EDMAP, Ohio University, Athens Public Library, Foodland Papa John’s, Avalanche Pizza, Hocking College, Rocky Boot Grill, Big Lots, Kroger, Secure Title Services, Class A Sounds, Lindley Inn, Shawna Stump Ins., Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc., New-To-You Shoppe, Three Rivers Housing

If this sounds good to you, give our Internship Coordinator, Lavonna Laughlin, a call at 740-592-3416, ext. 24. Lavonna will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Holly Kasler is the Susan Barga – PersonnelPlus Employee of the Month for February

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

Holly Kasler has been chosen as the Susan Barga/PersonnelPlus Employee of the Month for February 2011. Holly has been employed at the Ohio University Center for Public Media (WOUB) since 2002. In the years that Holly has been employed she has become an important asset as a clerical assistant to the WOUB staff. At WOUB, Holly has fit into the work environment seamlessly.

Holly has grown as a person as well. Holly’s drive to be successful extends beyond the world of work as she has very studiously continued to improve her academic skills at The Work Station, advancing her reading and language skills. Holly has also become more independent in the community moving into her own home 3 years ago.

Congratulations to Holly for her continued success as an employee at the Ohio University Center for Public Media!

Kelly Huddy is the Susan Barga/ PersonnelPlus April Employee of the Month

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

Kelly Huddy has been selected as the Susan Barga/PersonnelPlus April 2011 Employee of the Month. Kelly works at Ohio University’s Shively Dining Hall and has been there since 2002. Kelly helps with food prep and does such a good job that she is often asked to show new student workers how to do the tasks. Kelly really enjoys her job, she rarely misses work and if she does she is very good about calling her employer, her transportation and PersonnelPlus.

In her spare time, Kelly collects dolls and animal drawings and enjoys doing crafts. She also cares for several house and yard pets. Congratulations Kelly on a well-deserved award! Keep up the good work!