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Disability Related Employment and Training Services | Easterseals Iowa

401 NE 66th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

Eligibility

Serves adults who have been diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability in Polk and surrounding counties

Required documents

Case managers should also send social history, plan and assessment along with the application

(515) 309-1300
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or apply online and then email application to Intake Coordinator Renee Bell

Fees

Funding Accepted: Amerigroup, UnitedHealthcare, Fee for Service/HIPP Medicaid Waiver and Private Pay

Service area

Dallas County, IA Jasper County, IA Madison County, IA Marion County, IA Polk County, IA Warren County, IA

Assists clients 18 and older who are diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability in both obtaining and maintaining community-based employment. A job developer supports clients in determining employment opportunities they are interested in and finding a job. Job developers also support clients to fill out applications, prepare resumes and perfect interview skills. Once a job is obtained the coach assists in learning job responsibilities, the culture and values of the work environment, job accommodations and explaining how employment affects client benefits.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/02/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Easterseals Iowa

Ensures that all people with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities in their communities.

Disability Related Employment and Training Services | Easterseals Iowa