Services

Entering adulthood can be confusing and even at times intimidating. In the Triumph Opportunity Youth! program, you will receive time-unlimited and well-designed services that help to ease your nerves and assist in establishing a future filled with success, independence, and joy. Our goal is for your career exploration, academics, and transition into adulthood to be meaningful, rewarding, and fun! 

To qualify for the Opportunity Youth! program, you must be between the ages of 16-24, have in interest in seeking employment, have 1 behavioral or mental health diagnosis, and currently receiving Washington State Medicaid / Apple Health.   Our support is provided through identifying secure and meaningful employment and/or academic opportunities that match your interests and abilities. We will always look at you beyond your diagnosis.    

Triumph provides long-term career services that do not change when one reaches adulthood. If you are over the age of 24 you can enroll in our rewarding Adult Career Services (ACS).    
 

Everybody should have the opportunity to work, and Triumph believes that everyone should be able to do so. Money is needed to live a valuable and independent life, but it is not the only reason you should work. When you have a job, your integrity, social capital, and quality of life greatly heightens.

To qualify for our ACS program, you must have an interest in seeking employment, be over the age of 24 and currently receiving Washington State Medicaid / Apple Health with one or more of the following:

• Have at least 1 Mental Health Diagnosis
• A Substance Use Disorder or Dual Diagnosis
• Need assistance with at least 3 ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) or 1 hands-on assistance with one or more ADL.
• Receiving ABD (Aged, Blind, and Disabled program) or HEN (Housing and Essential Needs)
• Been diagnosed with an Intellectual Developmental Disability after the age of 18.
• Traumatic Brain Injury

We will teach you the difference between jobs, occupations, and careers. We also will instill the knowledge of a wide range of local, regional, national, and global pathways and opportunities. We believe everyone has the right to explore all opportunities and develop independence as long as the correct supports are put in place.  

• Goal Planning & Job Matching 
• Interview Readiness and Assistance 
• Dressing for Success 
• Communication Skills    
• Resume Building and Training 
• Career Exploration 
• Time Management Skills 
• Specialized Money Management Workshops from a Local and Trusted Credit Union 
• Individualized Job Searching 
• Job Carving 
• Workplace Accommodations 
• Retention Supports Natural Supports 
• Social Capital Building 
• Managing Symptoms at Work Coaching 
• And much, much more  

Your level of education predicts your career and future income security. We will collaborate with you to apply your skills, dreams, and knowledge necessary, to map out and pass the academic courses required to achieve your goals. We will help you by building a foundation not only for high school graduation but also your college degree and/or vocational certifications. 

•  Focus on Mainstream Academic Settings   
•  Developing Educational Goals for Career Advancement  
•  Identifying Academic and/or Vocational Certificate Training  
•  Assistance in Securing Financial Support  
•  Accessing Accommodations and other supports to complete academic requirements successfully.  

We will encourage and support you to complete high school or gain the equivalent certificate to keep you moving towards your successful future.   

• After school program for studying, mentoring, and tutoring (snacks included!). 
• Life skills and personal development Encouragement and Support for Graduation or GED Develop 
• Relationships with School Counselors and Teachers    
• Work alongside families and mentors 
• IEP and 504 advocating 
• Identify stressors, coping strategies, and accommodations for a successful school experience. 
• Help with study habits, due dates, and test dates. 
• Secondary academic goal setting 
• College and/or Vocational School Preparation 
• Unlocking Opportunities 
• Graduation Party!  

People with disabilities are less likely to achieve a postsecondary degree or vocational certificate than individuals without a disability. Triumph will work with you by navigating, advocating, and aiding you through the complex systems of secondary education and vocational certifications.

•     Build Educational Goals that Match Career Goals

•     Academic and Program Selection Support

•     College and/or Vocational School Preparation

•     Academic Accommodations

•     Financial Aid & Grant Advisor Support

•     Scheduling Support

•     Strengthening Self-Efficacy  

•     Help Communicating with Teachers / Instructors

•     Maintaining Performance and Grade Expectation Help

•     Taking Ownership of your Time Management  

•     Life ad Independence Skills    

•     Embracing Personal Growth and Change    

•     Identifying Clubs, Activities, and Organizations

•     Specialized Bill Paying and Credit Building Workshops from a  

           Local and Trusted Credit Union