Vocational Services
Our purpose is to provide vocational training and paid work opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
This program provides vocational training for persons who require a higher level of care than is available through other Hope Haven programs. Part of the Woodlake ICF/MR, individuals receiving services must have a primary diagnosis of mental retardation and must be certified by the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care to be in need of this level of service.
The purpose of the Alternative Services Program is to provide individualized services to adults of all ages. Services include: TEACCH training, day habilitation, pre-vocational, employment-related services, and day program services. This is a closely supervised program that includes group activities, community integration, and paid work. The Alternative Services Program has exceptional expertise in working with individuals with communication deficits and related behavior problems. Participants can attend full days or part time, Monday through Friday.
The purpose of the Sheltered Workshop Program is to provide the needed training, supervision, and supports to develop and maintain employability skills, abilities, and attitudes to assist the consumer toward competitive employment. A variety of paid work, classes, activities, counseling, and individualized training are utilized.
Evaluation Program - The purpose of this program is to gather information about the consumer's work place capabilities, learning methods, employability skills, job interests, job preferences, needs, and other referral objectives. Various assessment tools, direct observations, paid work, and formalized testing take place. The information, data, and recommendations are utilized to assist the consumer toward needed services, supports, resources, and referral.
Work Adjustment Program - This program provides systematic training and assessment to assist the consumer toward their optimal level of vocational development. The Work Adjustment Plan identifies specific areas to be evaluated and adjusted. A variety of strategies, including paid work, classes, counseling, business tours, and individualized training are utilized to assist the consumer toward their employment choices to enter or re-enter competitive employment.
Hope Haven Flexible Services is a day program serving adult individuals with mental retardation, mental illness, and physical disabilities in the Henry County area. We offer a caring environment with a trained professional staff which provides direct supervision, training and support to our consumers. Program hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with transportation available. Flex offers assistance with life skills in areas if self-esteem, self-awareness, decision making, and self-confidence. There are activities to establish new friendships and participate in community outings. Opportunities are offered for paid assembly work and assistance is available for individuals interested in community employment.