Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans and seniors, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), a Welfare to Work program, proficiency testing and career guidance. Also issues work permits.

Services at the Day Services Center focus on senior activities, assisting individuals to develop volunteer roles in the community and meeting individualized needs.

Employment training is provided at the Day Service Center and at on-site job opportunities throughout the community.

Community living is provided to persons living in residential units operated by SCDS, to persons living with families or in their own homes.

Support is provided as necessary to meet the individual's needs and to assist them in being a participant in their community.

Offers individuals with a serious mental illness the opportunity to work in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Clients will be given an opportunity to learn vocational skills, earn money, improve self-esteem, learn to work with others in a cooperative effort, and improve chances for future competitive employment. Individuals learn office skills, light industrial skills such as assembling, packaging, and housekeeping.

Provides residential and vocational support services to persons with mental and physical disabilities. Includes HCBS waiver programs, supported community living, transportation, job coaching and placement, CDAC, medication management, independent living skills, and payee services for clients.

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Matches employment needs with individuals. Program participants include those with hearing or visual impairments, cancer or diabetes, mental illness (most commonly depression or anxiety), physical, developmental and learning disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

Each individual is coached and prepared for the workforce. Individuals are matched with jobs based on skills and capabilities. Services include job search skills, resume writing, interview techniques, workplace etiquette, and skills training.

An employment specialist is also provided when an individual in the program begins employment that provides job coaching. The specialist remains in place until the individual reaches job independence. Also works with individuals off-site to provide job support.

Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

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Assertive Community Treatment services are provided to individuals with severe functional impairments who have not responded well to traditional outpatient care. Many have co-occurring problems with substance abuse, homelessness, or involvement with the judicial system. Services are provided to the client in their home and the community.

Vocational rehabilitation.

Substance abuse education.

Counseling.

Assistance with health care needs and daily living skills.

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

Offers two levels of Supported Community Living Services designed to meet the daily living needs of adults with disabilities and mental illness. These services increase a client's independence and provide a level of relief for family members and caretakers. The level of service is determined by the individual, guardians, case managers, and providers to best suit their needs.

Provides employment, training on using smart phones and computers and other technology for anyone who can't see a screen clearly, orientation and mobility services, recreational and cultural programs (including audio description services) adapted for people with limited or no vision.

Various Programs include:

-- Tandem Bike Club

-- Bowling League-Golf Clinic

-- Art Programs

-- Social and Recreational Events

-- Employment training and opportunities

-- Training on Adaptive Technology for computers and smart phones

Offers to assist individuals with disabilities with finding and maintaining work. Individuals that are eligible for this program receive assistance from a Job Coach through a work experience that can last up to 6 months. In addition, individuals in this program receive assistance with resume and cover letter development, applying for work, and mock interviews.

Helps veterans who have physical and mental health challenges find and keep jobs through three different services:

Transitional work program - matches each veteran's skills with a specific job and provides supervision to help them gain work experience.

Supported employment program - provides long-term support for veterans with serious mental illnesses or physical disabilities to help them compete for jobs in their communities.

Vocational assistance program - trains veterans living at the VA residential facility to improve job search and career development skills.

Offers employment programs for adults with disabilities including, vocational evaluation, job placement, job skills classes, and more.

Offers two levels of Supported Community Living Services designed to meet the daily living needs of adults with disabilities and mental illness. These services increase a client's independence and provide a level of relief for family members and caretakers. The level of service is determined by the individual, guardians, case managers, and providers to best suit their needs.

Provides employment opportunities to members. Enclaves are meant to build employment skills which assist members in a transition to a job in the community.