What's Happening At Janus, Inc.!

Janus Spotlight!

Evan from Community Employment

Evan has received Janus employment services for over a year now. When first meeting with Evan, he was unsure what job he would like in the community. After multiple outings with an Employment Specialist, we narrowed it down to cleaning. The Employment Specialist brought up the idea of working in a school as a custodian. Even LOVED the idea because he loved school and missed the environment. After a tour of Stony Creek Elementary School, Evan realized that this was the job he wanted in the community. Evan applied for the job and just a few days later, he was so excited when he got a call from the Employment Specialist letting him know he got the job at Stony Creek Elementary School. He enjoys talking to the teachers each day and receives a great amount of support from his manager Donna. Evan continues to be very successful with his custodial role at Stony Creek Elementary School. He tells the Employment Specialist each week how much he loves his job.

Molly from Work Experience

If we could alphabetize Molly Finin, we would describe her as: Adorable, Bright, Confident, Delightful, Engaging, Faithful, Gutsy… and so on, you get the picture!

Molly started coming to Janus a couple of years ago, participating in the Work Experience Program. From the beginning of coming into Janus, Molly easily assimilated here and proved to be reliable, hardworking and a joy to be around. She worked on different contract jobs and created artwork in the art program.

Molly expressed interest in working at the Capabilities Café. She started working there in October 2022 and she works every Friday. The special that day is baked potatoes and Molly is responsible for making sure the butter, sour cream, and salsa are stocked for the potatoes and ensures that each guest receives the correct order. She also sanitizes the dining tables and helps take out the trash. Her customer service skills have grown, and she greets customers as they approach the counter. She is also learning how to count the money from the vending machines.

Molly is also in the Janus choir and has performed in the Christmas concert and the annual breakfast fundraiser. This has helped her create more friendships at Janus.

You can count on Molly to excel at any assignment given to her. Molly’s star sure shines bright!