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Board authorizes continued contract with Passion Pursuit; coach reports 68 clients served this year
Summary
The board authorized the supervisor to approve a contract with Passion Pursuit to continue job‑coaching services. Provider Danita Sims reported 68 clients served to about April 15 and described one‑on‑one resume, interview coaching, employer outreach and a weekly employers‑hiring list on social media.
DeKalb Township trustees authorized a contract on May 20 for continued employment services with Passion Pursuit, a local job‑coaching provider. The supervisor said the service helps township clients who seek work and can be required as part of general assistance intake for unemployed clients.
Why it matters: Township staff and trustees said employment services support self‑sufficiency for residents who rely on general assistance. Trustees approved the contract so the township can continue to refer residents to the program and reimburse services where applicable.
What the provider reported
Danita Sims of Passion Pursuit said the program served 68 clients in the past program year through approximately April 15 and that about 11% of those clients reported that they are now employed. Services include intake to identify barriers (criminal history, transportation, childcare), resume preparation and interview coaching, mock interviews, employer referrals and weekly social‑media postings highlighting local employers who are hiring. Sims said most client engagements are one to three sessions (typically about an hour each), and that switching to an on‑demand appointment model reduced no‑show rates to under 8%.
Board action and follow up
The board voted to authorize the supervisor to sign a contract with Passion Pursuit; the supervisor indicated she would have the contract available for signature the next day. The board asked for monthly reimbursement and client reports to be included in future board packets so trustees can monitor program usage and outcomes.
Provenance (transcript evidence): presentation by Danita Sims and follow‑up Q&A (transcript timestamps ~4559.55–5474.56).
