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Progression for Life honored by state for helping clients gain independence
Summary
Progression for Life, a newly certified community rehabilitation program, was recognized by the state of Utah as Provider of the Year; staff described services including employment support, life-skills training, benefits navigation and follow-up checks with natural supports.
Progression for Life received Provider of the Year recognition from the state of Utah, and staff at the meeting described the nonprofit’s work helping clients gain independence through employment assistance, life-skills training and benefits navigation.
Staff member 1 said, “We help individuals gain independence. That's our whole goal for our clients is independence.” Staff member 2 added that the program helps clients “enroll in school” and assists with “social security applications,” while Staff member 3 described a recent success: “He just purchased a home in Grantsville with his wife and he is currently a gym teacher. And he's been doing that for over a year.”
The staff described Progression for Life as a new community rehabilitation program (CRP) with team members who have experience across manufacturing, restaurant and medical fields, which they said helps when engaging potential employers. Staff member 1 said the program checks in with participants and their natural supports to assess needs and provide ongoing support: “We check-in and say is there anything we can do better? How can we support you guys better?”
Staff member 3 said clients have had measurable outcomes, citing the example of the client who purchased a home and sustained employment. Staff member 1 reported high satisfaction among those they have referred: “10 out of 10 would recommend. Left them a happy Yelp review, like all the things. They're amazing.”
Speakers thanked the state of Utah for the recognition; Staff member 2 specifically said, “Thank you to the state of Utah and Barbie Cedar Law for nominating us, and we appreciate it.” The remarks in the transcript consisted of staff descriptions and expressions of gratitude; no formal motions or policy actions were recorded in the provided text.
