SICCN Complex Care Network

Education/Employment/Job Training

Boy Scouts of America

Provides boys (7-18 years of age) an effective program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop better physical fitness.

6123 Scout Trail
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-266-2135
County: Davis, Lee, Jefferson, Van Buren, State
Website
https://www.scouting.org/

Center Village Vocational Service

These services are rehabilitative, facilitative, and educational in nature. The development of vocational and independent living skills are the principle purpose of the programs. Individual plans are designed to assist the individual meet goals related to their own particular vocational or living skill needs. 

19248 Maple Ave.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
319-293-3107
County: Van Buren
Other Categories: Housing, Persons with Disabilities

Girl Scouts - Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. For all girls ages 5 to 17, and adult volunteers, 18 and older.

1308 Broadway
West Burlington, IA 52655
319-752-3639
County: Van Buren
Website
https://www.girlscouts.org/

Great Prairie AEA

Provide special education support services, media, and technology services, a variety of instructional services, professional development, and leadership to promote school improvement.

2814 N. Court St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-682-8591
800-622-0027
County: Van Buren
Website
https://www.gpaea.org/
Other Categories: Persons with Disabilities

Indian Hills Community College - Centerville Campus

Associate Degrees, Diploma Programs, Continuing Education, Adult Literacy, ABE/GED, Displaced
Homemaker/Single Parent Program, Recertification or Licensure Courses. ICN Education Classes – offer
regular college credit classes at local communities. Call for class offerings.

721 N. 1st St.
Centerville, IA 52544
641-856-2143
800-670-3641
County: Van Buren
Website
https://www.indianhills.edu/

Iowa State Extension Service (Van Buren County)

Iowa State Extension Service provides a large variety of farm management information, summer programs and classes in gardening, sewing, food preservation, crafting, and other subjects differing in each county.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Keosauqua Fairgrounds
20493 Highway 1
P.O. Box 456
Keosauqua, IA 52565
319-293-3039
319-293-3919 
County: Van Buren
Other Categories: Iowa State Extension Services

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services & Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)

Employment program for individuals who experience a disability. Focus on service delivery that helps people prepare for, get, keep, and advance in employment. IVRS is an individualized program. It delivers employment services based on your unique individualized employment plan.

15260 Truman St.
Suite 4
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-682-7569
County: Davis, Lee, Jefferson, Van Buren, State
Website
https://workforce.iowa.gov/vr/about-vr
Other Categories: Persons with Disabilities

Iowa WORKS (Burlington)

Services include: one-on-one career assistance, virtual workshops and resume building, labor market information, unemployment assistance, connection to training and workforce programs. In-person and virtual services are available.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

550 S. Gear Ave.
Suite 35
West Burlington, IA 52655
319-753-1671
Fax:
County: Lee
Website
https://workforce.iowa.gov/jobs/iowaworks/iowaworks-burlington

Iowa WORKS (Ottumwa)

Services include: one-on-one career assistance, virtual workshops and resume building, labor market information, unemployment assistance, connection to training and workforce programs. In-person and virtual services are available.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

IHCC North Campus
15260 Truman St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-684-5401
Fax:
Website
https://workforce.iowa.gov/jobs/iowaworks/iowaworks-ottumwa

Job Corps

Comprehensive employment training program available to men and women ages 16 – 24.

15229 Truman St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-682-2000
800-733-5627
County: Davis, Lee, Jefferson, Van Buren, State
Website
https://ottumwa.jobcorps.gov/

Pathfinders Resource Conservation & Development, Inc.

304 S. Maple St.
Suite 101
Fairfield, IA 52556
641-472-6177
County: Jefferson
Website
https://pathfindersrcd.org

Proteus

  • Job Training
  • Health care
  • Education Assistance
800-372-6031
County: Jefferson
Website
https://www.proteusinc.net/

QPS Employment Group

1805 W. Jefferson Ave.
Suite 3
Fairfield, IA 52556
641-472-7530
County: Jefferson
Website
https://qpsemployment.com

Sieda Administrative Offices

725 North 2nd St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-682-8741
800-622-8340
County: Davis, Lee, Jefferson, Van Buren, State
Website
https://www.sieda.org/housing-stabilization/weatherization/

Sieda Neighborhood Resource Center (Community Action Agency)

Summer hours: May 1 - Sept. 30, Monday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

Winter hours: Oct. 1 - April 30, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

  • Christmas for Kids: Apply at the Keosauqua Sieda office. Must meet income guidelines.
  • Child Development/Head Start: Center-based preschool meets (4) days per week, nutritious meals/snacks, health screenings, field trips, referrals, literacy/education needs, services/referrals for children with special needs, limited transportation provided. Must meet income guidelines or special needs criteria.
  • Behavioral Health & Treatment Services
  • Housing Stabilization Resource Center: Information & application for any Sieda program
    including LiHEAP (heat assistance), weatherization, utility bill assistance, budget counseling. Includes information & referral to other service agencies.
  • FDSS (Family Development & Self-Sufficiency): a trained family development specialist works intensively with families to stabilize and assist them to become self-sufficient. Work is done in-home through regular visits. Tools used are assessments, goal setting activities, support, advocacy, group meetings, special needs assistance and referrals to community resources.
902 4th St.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
641-640-9773
641-683-6747 - Behavioral Health Counselor
800-622-8340
County: Van Buren
Website
https://www.sieda.org/

Temp Associates

2709 W. Briggs Ave.
Suite 4
Fairfield, IA 52556
641-472-2025
County: Jefferson
Website
https://www.tempassociates.com

Van Buren Job Opportunities

Services include: community-based vocational assessments, supported employment services for people with disabilities, job enhancement services of job seeking skills training, career counseling, etc.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

VBCH Community Services Center
308 Mulberry St.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
319-293-6276
800-221-6276
County: Van Buren
Website
https://vbch.org/community/van_buren_job_opportunities/
Other Categories: Persons with Disabilities

Disclaimer: This information was provided by community agencies. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. To contact the VBCH Complex Care Office, please call 319-293-8744.

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