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IPS - Individual Placement and Support | Moultrie County Counseling Center

Helps people with mental health issues obtain regular jobs of their choosing. Clients do obtain competitive jobs and wages. This is an evidence-based practice with the following principles:

-- Focuses on clients strengths.

-- Work can promote recovery and wellness.

-- Works with State Vocational Rehabilitation.

-- Uses a multidisciplinary team approach.

-- Services are individualized and long-lasting.

-- The IPS approach changes the way mental health services are delivered.

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Residential and Vocational Support | Southern Iowa Resources for Families

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.

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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.

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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.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Iowa Department of Health and Human 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.

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Individual Placement and Support (IPS) | Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services - Greater DeKalb County

Assists individuals with a mental health diagnosis in obtaining employment. Evaluation and individualized treatment plans include: job searching, job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, assistance with resume writing, mock interviews, on-the-job supports, benefits planning, other skill-based supports for obtaining and maintaining employment.

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Developmental Disabilities Services | Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency and DUET (formerly ENCOR)

Services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Residential services, alternative living.

Vocational services.

Family and medical support services, respite care.

Supported employment services and job search.

Contract Procurement/ Enclaves/Business in Industry.

Shared Living Provider.

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Retail Store and Donation Centers | Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska

Retail store and donation center for clothing, household items, and more.

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Day/Vocational Services | Integrated Life Choices

Supports involvement at work and in the community through habilitative community inclusion, habilitative workshop, prevocational services, and supported employment services.

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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.

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Supported Employment Program | Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois

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.

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Area III Disability Support Services | Office of Human Development (OHD) Central Office

Community-based services and support to persons of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Residential program includes staffed group homes for youth and adults, supervised apartments, and independent living arrangements in Alliance, Chadron, and Hay Springs.

Vocational training and employment services through a supervised workshop, Niobrara Enterprises, includes on-site contract work, work stations in industry, supervised employment programs, and job coaching.

Year-round educational program is available to children through contractual arrangements with the school district.

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.

Play It Again Sam Thrift Store, 427 Illinois St, work training site.

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Residential Services for Adults With Disabilities | Mosaic in Central Iowa

Serves adults with intellectual disabilities in group homes and host homes in Central Iowa.

Mosaic develops a customized plan for each person served to help reach their goals. This is done through natural conversations with staff, loved ones and guardians, as well as through more formal systems like Personal Outcome Measures®, Individualized Service Plans and more. Services span housing, community support, healthcare coordination, social/volunteer, employment opportunities, and more to ensure that all of aspects of a person’s health and life are addressed.

Available Services: Group Setting, Mental and Behavioral Health and Autism Services, and Mosaic at Home.

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Prevocational Employment | Crossroads, Inc.

Vocational opportunities that teach specific job skills and employability skills in a supported environment in the community.

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Employment Systems | Systems Unlimited

Provides individualized services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities in the areas of employment, skill development, social activities, and recreation opportunities.

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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.

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Western Iowa Services Collaborative Disability Access Point (DAP) | Pottawattamie County Offices

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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Professional Work Center | Ottawa Friendship House

Provides opportunities for paid employment, guiding individuals to work both as a team and independently, supporting individuals in obtaining training to thrive and succeed.

Several types of employment are offered sheltered workshop, enclave-based employment, community supported employment, offering an opportunity to live a more independent life.

Janitorial Certificate Program: On-the-job training, classroom instruction, and skill building for a future job in the community.

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Employment Services | Mosaic

Supported employment provides vocational services which promote and support inclusion within the community. Encourages and assists people in obtaining jobs in the community or running their own small business. The focus is on assessing interest, job placement, and job coaching.

Job coaching provides training for clients to perform job tasks to the employer's specifications and to learn the interpersonal skills necessary to be accepted as workers at the job site.

Vocational centers provide training to teach people vocational skills and an opportunity to earn an income through completion of contract work.

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Outpatient Mental Health Services | Association for Individual Development

Provides outpatient behavioral health services to those in need. Services include counseling (both individual and group), therapy, supported employment for individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges, and psychosocial rehabilitation (groups to help people with daily living skills and mental illness recovery).

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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.

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Supported Employment | Pioneer Center for Human Services

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.

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Day/Vocational Services | Integrated Life Choices

Supports involvement at work and in the community through habilitative community inclusion, habilitative workshop, prevocational services, and supported employment services.

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Liberty Centre Clubhouse and Apartments | Liberty Centre Services

The Clubhouse at Liberty Centre offers Services including Day Support, Supported Employment, Housing, and Transportation.  It also manages 4 apartment complexes for people with mental illness and can assist in obtaining housing through local housing assistance programs.  

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