Disability Related Employment and Training Services | Easterseals Iowa
Easterseals Iowa
Location Name
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
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
(515) 309-1300
Voice·
Main Phone
(515) 289-1281
Fax·
Fax
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.
Last assured
10/02/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Easterseals Iowa
Ensures that all people with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities in their communities.