Already Employed?

You've worked hard and landed a job. Congratulations! If you're wondering what you should do to keep your job, you're not alone. Many people wonder how they can succeed on the job.

​Read on for advice and guidance about what works once you're employed.

You Did It!
​Now What?  
Advice for how to keep your job now that you’re hired.
Great list of do’s and don’ts for keeping your job in good and bad times.
Learn how to develop natural supports in the workplace.

Enhancing Your Wellness While Working

Try Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) for Work to identify wellness tools for your vocational and mental health recovery.
Use Physical Wellness for Work to set goals that will support your physical wellness while you’re working.
Try Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) to manage emotional and holistic health.
Start a Nutrition and Exercise for Wellness and Recovery (NEW-R) group to help you and your peers manage healthy eating and exercise.
Improve your Occupational Wellness.
Add exercise to your workday.
Listen to a podcast on staying healthy when starting a new job.
Listen to a podcast on busting stress in the workplace.

Benefits for Workers with Disabilities 
See how you can save earned income without jeopardizing your public benefits via Illinois ABLE.
Learn whether you qualify for Illinois’ Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities Program (the Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities).