For 17 years, Joel Pursey has been a dedicated member of the Nemaha County Hospital Dietary Department. When he first began his job, Joel received support from a job coach to help him learn his role and build workplace confidence. Over time, his skills and independence grew, allowing his job coach to transition to weekly check-ins with Joel and his supervisor. For the past two years, Joel has worked completely independently, relying on his experience, strong work ethic, and positive relationships with hospital staff. Joel’s long-term success highlights the impact of personalized employment support and the value he brings to his workplace every day.
