Meet the Employment Services Team
TWP’s Employment Services Department is excited about the new year to come and confident of our growth and potential.
We want to thank each and every member of the VR staff we work with and we look forward to our continuing partnership!
Employment Team
April Schmidt
Employment Services Manager
816-659-9401
aschmidt@thewholeperson.org
April started with TWP in May 2023. Before transitioning into her current role in August 2023, she started as a Job Coach where she had a great passion for mentoring our younger consumers during their summer work experiences. April obtained her education through Johnson County Community College and the University of Phoenix. She has a background in patient care and healthcare management, as well as teaching secondary special education in the Kansas City area. She is passionate about guiding others towards their own level of success.
Kimberly Hale
Employment Specialist
816-214-4311
khale@thewholeperson.org
Kimberly began working as an Employment Specialist at TWP in April 2023. Kimberly received her MSW from the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 2017. Before working at TWP, she worked in the mental health field for 15 years. Kimberly is excited to assist consumers with their pursuit of independent living by helping them find and maintain employment in their community.
Rebecca Reberry
Employment Specialist
816-545-9887
rberry@thewholeperson.org
Rebecca began working as an Employment Specialist at TWP in March 2024.
Kiernan Kelley
Employment Specialist
816-659-9408
kkelley@thewholeperson.org
Kiernan began working as an Employment Specialist at TWP in March 2024.
