TASC Employment Services are committed to assisting individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment in the community that aligns with their specific interests, goals and conditions. TASC believes that everyone that wants to work, has a right to work. TASC partners with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and County Social Services, creating an individualized plan of support.
TASC’s Employment program includes a proven job placement program to meet employers’ needs. Our goal is to reduce employment turnover while offering meaningful work to someone who appreciates employment and the independence it provides. Individuals in this program are motivated and eager to work.
Some of the employment support services provided by TASC are:
- Developing a resume
- Assistance with applications
- Practicing interviewing techniques
- Networking with local employers based on job interests
- Reviewing grooming, hygiene, work attire, and uniforms as needed
- Reviewing work behaviors and social skills (relating to co-workers/supervision)
- Reviewing work practices (being on time, reporting illness, proper use and treatment of equipment)
- Job Development
- Job Shadows
- Work Readiness Assessments
Job coaching support for the individual is available on an as-needed basis after they are hired. The job coach provides on-site training and follow along with the individual as well as the employer to ensure they are properly trained to complete their job duties correctly and acclimate to the new work environment. TASC provides both long-term and short-term job coaching.