Provides pre vocational training where habilitative goals are developed to address communication in the workplace, ability to follow tasks and directions, workplace problem solving and safety. Career planning is also addressed through job exploration, job shadowing, assessment of interests

OAI provides various employment preparation and job training skills to eligible applicants: search/placement, on the job training, retraining, work experience, interview training, job readiness, resume preparation and prevocational training.

Improves the quality of life of individuals by providing training, education and employment programs.

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.

Education for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Speech therapy.

Guidance, advocacy, and counseling.

Prevocational training.

Adult vocational training.

Employment and training services to assist SNAP recipients with preparing for and getting a good career.

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

Community employment services places individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in jobs throughout the Quad Cities Area. Job developers assess the needs of the employers as well as the skills and abilities of the individuals seeking employment.

Staff provide individualized, one-on-one support adapting to the work environment. Job coaches advise individuals in career development and guide through transitions such as changes in supervisors; schedule/shift changes; and conflict management and are available for extra support throughout employment.

Job placement and maintenance services assist people in obtaining community employment. Participants receive individualized and group support in resume development, job search and interviewing strategies, and networking. Job Placement Specialists help participants assess their strengths and needs, set personal goals, and explore their vocational interests. Staff also connect job seekers to area employers.

Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

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

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.

Facility based training and employment for persons with developmental, physical, emotional and mental disabilities, plus persons with brain injuries. Programs include, work evaluation, and work adjustment training a specific skills training in office clerical or computers, retail skills, and janitorial services.

Provides services that are designed to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to obtain employment in the community.

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

CBE (COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT) provides assistance in finding and maintaining employment in contracted and non-contracted work environments to people with disabilities.

LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and community integration.

Job placement and maintenance services assist people in obtaining community employment. Participants receive individualized and group support in resume development, job search and interviewing strategies, and networking. Job Placement Specialists help participants assess their strengths and needs, set personal goals, and explore their vocational interests. Staff also connect job seekers to area employers.

Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

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

Disability Services Including intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilites, daily and hourly home-based habilitation and support community living, day habilitation, and supported employment.

Vocational Training/Supported Employment teaches a variety of work skills including interpersonal skills, attitude, cooperation, teamwork, communication skills, and time management. With the assistance of a job developer and a job coach, the client may be able to secure a job in the community.

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

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

Services are designed to prepare a person for paid or unpaid employment in skills which are not job task oriented. Services include attending to tasks, task completion, problem solving, and safety and mobility training, appropriate dress, meal options for the workplace, appropriate interactions, communication, socialization, and phone skills.

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.