Myth 5: I Can't Get Help Finding Work

I have no idea about how to go about finding and keeping a job. Is there anyone who can help me?It can be hard looking for and finding a job if you think you have to do it all on your own. Actually, there are several excellent state and national resources that can help you. These organizations can help you prepare for your job search, find a job that’s right for you, and offer advice and support services to help you keep your job.

IowaWORKS offices

Each IowaWORKS office offers free services to jobseekers, including job placement, skills assessments, job training, career counseling, and resume development. Your center can tell you about all the services they offer, and the local employers who are hiring. Find your nearest IowaWORKS office.

Iowa Workforce Development Online

The Iowa Workforce Development website offers:

• The ability to look through thousands of job openings online at IowaWorks, including searching for disability-friendly jobs.
• Online tools to assess and improve your skills, including virtual workshops, help with resumes and interview skills, and research to help you find your next career.
  
• A Career Explorer tool that lets you learn about different jobs in Iowa.
• Detailed information about Iowa's Labor Market.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services

The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services program can help you prepare for, find, and keep work. To get VR services you must have a physical or mental disability that makes it difficult for you to find and keep a job. If you are eligible for SSI or SSDI based on your disability, you are generally eligible for VR services.

Services vary depending on the needs of each person. VR will work with you to figure out which services you need. You and a VR counselor will develop a plan to help you reach your work goals. Find your local Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) office.

Ticket to Work

The Ticket to Work Program is designed to help people with disabilities find and keep work. If you are 18 – 64 years old and are getting SSI or SSDI benefits, you can use your Ticket to Work from the Social Security Administration. With this program, you can access employment-related services and supports from a Ticket to Work provider like Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services, the Iowa Department for the Blind, or an IowaWORKS office, including training, job placement, job coaching, and vocational assessments. Learn more about Ticket to Work.