Vocational Services
Employment Training is provided at our two workshops in Council Bluffs, Omaha, through work on contracts secured with local companies. Clients learn job skills and earn competitive wages based upon individual levels of productivity.
Vocational Training programs include adult basic education (offered in Iowa by Iowa Western Community College), health and safety class, an on-line computer lab, monthly awards, and transitional services for high school students.
Supported Employment offers a full range of job placement, job coaching, and follow-up services. We start with an assessment that determines job interests and abilities and match our clients with the best available job. Download Supported Employment Brochure.
Enclaves provide clients with a structured, work-training environment, within a local business, emphasizing the value of productive work and productive people.
Residential Services
Supervised Residential Community and Community Living Skills Programs allow clients to receive services while living in their own apartments or homes. These services enable clients to become interdependent by reinforcing their basic living, healthcare, and social skills. Staff members help clients achieve personal goals and access available resources. Download Residential Brochure
Adult Day Services
Elm is our innovative day habilitation program created specifically for persons with multiple disabilities. VODEC creates a safe, engaging and nurturing environment mindful of a person’s needs in collaboration with his or her family. Staff and participants work together to create an activity plan tailored to meet the needs and desires of the individual, always emphasizing quality of life and inclusion in their community.
Our CARES program is a Day Habilitation service that focuses on developing the individual’s natural supports and skills that enhance the quality of life in a non-vocational setting.
Download the Elm Brochure
Download the CARES Brochure
Adult Transition Program (ATP)
VODEC’s Adult Transition Program is designed for high school students with learning disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21. ATP pinpoints the essential skills our clients need to develop for daily living, community and leisure activities as well as job readiness.
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