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CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT | COMMUNITY CHOICES
Supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find jobs in the community.
-- Discovery: Helps to learn about a client's strengths and interests through observation, conversation, and spending time with clients to help find jobs that fit their goals. Family and friends are also interviewed to learn about a client's likes, dislikes, and strengths. Two home visits and a community visit are conducted.
-- Job Development: Employment Specialists teach social and communication skills needed to be successful at work. They support with touring businesses, job shadowing, and finding a job match. Also provide help creating a resume to give to potential employers. May begin with volunteering so that clients can gain experience and grow skills.
-- Employment Support: After a client is hired, Employment Support develops accommodations and supports for the job. Employment Support forms a relationship with the employer and supports the client to expand job roles. Provides initial job coaching for 2-4 weeks.
Supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find jobs in the community.
-- Discovery: Helps to learn about a client's strengths and interests through observation, conversation, and spending time with clients to help find jobs that fit their goals. Family and friends are also interviewed to learn about a client's likes, dislikes, and strengths. Two home visits and a community visit are conducted.
-- Job Development: Employment Specialists teach social and communication skills needed to be successful at work. They support with touring businesses, job shadowing, and finding a job match. Also provide help creating a resume to give to potential employers. May begin with volunteering so that clients can gain experience and grow skills.
-- Employment Support: After a client is hired, Employment Support develops accommodations and supports for the job. Employment Support forms a relationship with the employer and supports the client to expand job roles. Provides initial job coaching for 2-4 weeks.
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BUREAU OF CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY FIELD SERVICES | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERIVCES - DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
DRS staff talk to persons with disabilities about their employment needs and help them find a job or get ready to go to work. They also make sure that people have the supports they need to stay on the job.
Specialized vocational rehabilitation services for people who are:
- Blind or visually impaired.
- Deaf or hard of hearing.
- Hispanic or Latino with disabilities.
DRS help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation.
DRS Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits.
DRS Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.
DRS staff talk to persons with disabilities about their employment needs and help them find a job or get ready to go to work. They also make sure that people have the supports they need to stay on the job.
Specialized vocational rehabilitation services for people who are:
- Blind or visually impaired.
- Deaf or hard of hearing.
- Hispanic or Latino with disabilities.
DRS help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation.
DRS Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits.
DRS Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | ENCORE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Provides opportunities to gain job training and earn wages working at the Encore Thrift Store. Some of the positions offered are front and back-end positions at the thrift store and landscaping services offering yard maintenance and landscaping training.
Provides opportunities to gain job training and earn wages working at the Encore Thrift Store. Some of the positions offered are front and back-end positions at the thrift store and landscaping services offering yard maintenance and landscaping training.
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | CORNERSTONE SERVICES
Provides various employment services to individuals with disabilities. Employment services include:
- Career counseling.
- Resume and cover letter development.
- Assistance with finding job leads.
- Interview practice.
- Assistance with securing public or private transportation.
- Job coaching.
- Assistance with identifying possible job accommodations.
Provides various employment services to individuals with disabilities. Employment services include:
- Career counseling.
- Resume and cover letter development.
- Assistance with finding job leads.
- Interview practice.
- Assistance with securing public or private transportation.
- Job coaching.
- Assistance with identifying possible job accommodations.
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DISABILITY RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | APACE
Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.
Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.
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SKILL MILL | SINNISSIPPI CENTERS
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.
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.
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SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES | TRIVIUM LIFE SERVICES
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.
Services may include employment assistance, day habilitation programs, 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.
Services may include employment assistance, day habilitation programs, and more.
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VETERANS AFFAIRS SERVICES | GREENE COUNTY OFFICES
Provides assistance to all eligible Veterans discharged from active military service under honorable conditions and/or their family members in applying for federal benefits and other Veteran's aid. VA benefits and services include Disability benefits, education and training services, home loans, burial benefits, dependents' and survivors' benefits, life insurance, and healthcare assistance.
Provides assistance to all eligible Veterans discharged from active military service under honorable conditions and/or their family members in applying for federal benefits and other Veteran's aid. VA benefits and services include Disability benefits, education and training services, home loans, burial benefits, dependents' and survivors' benefits, life insurance, and healthcare assistance.
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | NEBRASKA VR
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.
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.
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DAY/VOCATIONAL SERVICES | INTEGRATED LIFE CHOICES
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DISABILITY RELATED SERVICES | MID NEBRASKA INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.
Community living training.
In-home support.
Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.
Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.
Community living training.
In-home support.
Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.
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COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | ILLINOIS VALLEY INDUSTRIES
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FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM | SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM OF GREATER SIOUXLAND, THE
| Grandparent aged volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers in schools and daycare classrooms for children and youth who need extra attention. Work one-on-one or in small groups under supervision of trained professional staff at school, Head Start and daycare centers. The program offers a tax-free stipend for those who meet income guidelines, transportation reimbursement, and monthly training sessions. |
| Grandparent aged volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers in schools and daycare classrooms for children and youth who need extra attention. Work one-on-one or in small groups under supervision of trained professional staff at school, Head Start and daycare centers. The program offers a tax-free stipend for those who meet income guidelines, transportation reimbursement, and monthly training sessions. |
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VISION LOSS INFORMATION AND SERVICES | NEBRASKA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Vocational rehabilitation services include vocational guidance and counseling; training, tuition, and equipment; occupational equipment and supplies; assistance for establishing small businesses (NBE); job placement and follow-up services; and medical services.
Orientation and adjustment center.
Consultants for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Training in cane travel and independent living skills.
Home training.
Supportive services and transitional services for youth who are proceeding from high school to college.
Vocational rehabilitation services include vocational guidance and counseling; training, tuition, and equipment; occupational equipment and supplies; assistance for establishing small businesses (NBE); job placement and follow-up services; and medical services.
Orientation and adjustment center.
Consultants for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Training in cane travel and independent living skills.
Home training.
Supportive services and transitional services for youth who are proceeding from high school to college.
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES | IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.
**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.
Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.
**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.
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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | APACE
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.
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.
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VOCATIONAL SERVICES | UNLIMITED SERVICES
Adult leisure and recreational center for individuals who have reached retirement age. Clients are served through an alternative day program that emphasizes recreation, leisure, and maintenance of daily living skills. Alternative day services are also available for other adults whose needs do not include vocational or employment goals.
Adult leisure and recreational center for individuals who have reached retirement age. Clients are served through an alternative day program that emphasizes recreation, leisure, and maintenance of daily living skills. Alternative day services are also available for other adults whose needs do not include vocational or employment goals.
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RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | NORTHWEST COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP
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THE GREENHOUSE AT THE ARC | THE ARC OF IROQUOIS COUNTY
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SENIOR SERVICES AT SEWARD | SEWARD COUNTY AGING SERVICES
Services and activities for senior citizens to support their independence and community involvement.
Congregate meals Mon-Fri at 12 pm. Reservation required by 1 pm the day before by calling the senior center.
Recreation, health education, and informational programs.
Seward Senior Shuttle makes appointments every 15 minutes, Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm for senior doctor appointments, grocery shopping, shopping, or to the senior center.
Information and referral.
Fun and fitness class.
Services and activities for senior citizens to support their independence and community involvement.
Congregate meals Mon-Fri at 12 pm. Reservation required by 1 pm the day before by calling the senior center.
Recreation, health education, and informational programs.
Seward Senior Shuttle makes appointments every 15 minutes, Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm for senior doctor appointments, grocery shopping, shopping, or to the senior center.
Information and referral.
Fun and fitness class.
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DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES | ILLINOIS DHS DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Disability Employment Network provides job referrals for people with disabilities to 10 member agencies.
Disability Employment Network provides job referrals for people with disabilities to 10 member agencies.
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DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES
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.
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.
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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND BENEFITS PLANNING | GOODWILL OF CENTRAL IOWA
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT services are designed to provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities. Encouragement in independence by helping job-seekers get the skills necessary to find and maintain employment in the community. Program is focused on finding and utilizing individual strengths. Through job coaching and hands-on training, participants learn to understand their abilities and determine which jobs will allow those abilities to shine and go for their full potential.
BENEFITS PLANNING enables beneficiaries with disabilities to make informed choices about going to work also supporting them as they continue progress toward self-sufficiency. Team members will work with beneficiaries to provide in-depth counseling about benefits and the effect of work on those benefits. Education about benefits is provides in order to help beneficiaries attain independence and confidence. Team members counsel beneficiaries on Work Incentive Summary, Benefits Summary and Analysis, PASS plan, Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) and resolve benefits issues.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT services are designed to provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities. Encouragement in independence by helping job-seekers get the skills necessary to find and maintain employment in the community. Program is focused on finding and utilizing individual strengths. Through job coaching and hands-on training, participants learn to understand their abilities and determine which jobs will allow those abilities to shine and go for their full potential.
BENEFITS PLANNING enables beneficiaries with disabilities to make informed choices about going to work also supporting them as they continue progress toward self-sufficiency. Team members will work with beneficiaries to provide in-depth counseling about benefits and the effect of work on those benefits. Education about benefits is provides in order to help beneficiaries attain independence and confidence. Team members counsel beneficiaries on Work Incentive Summary, Benefits Summary and Analysis, PASS plan, Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) and resolve benefits issues.
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES | IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.
**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.
Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.
**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.
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DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES OF EAST CENTRAL REGION
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, 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.
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, 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.
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