Employment Services

The Program

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) believes that every person who wants to work has the right to employment. In some cases, employment with support is necessary. Historically, individuals with disabilities have been supported in facility-based programs, with occasional placement in integrated community businesses. Most recently, placement in competitive settings, with support, has been shown to be effective and consistent with most people’s preferences.

The Employment Services program offers job placement, training, and follow-along services for individuals with disabilities. Job placement can include enclaves, supervised work crews, and individual placements.

Our hands-on approach to locating job opportunities for our clients requires that we first match their skills with an employers needs. An EPI “job coach” then works alongside the client at the job-site providing all necessary training until the individual is ready to work independently. EPI provides ongoing support through its “follow along” services.

How would Employment Services benefit you and your business?

• The satisfaction you will receive when you give an individual with a disability a chance to enhance their life.
• The program ensures good communication takes place between the employer and employee. The job coach is knowledgeable with the communication style of the client and will share this information with the employer.
• Our employment services staff can offer educational and training opportunities about our services and will ensure any accommodations or assistive technology needs are provided to ensure job success.
• The job coach will provide the client with all training and safety measures. This will save your business time and money by not having to provide training.
• Following placement and training, job coaches will continue to have regular contact with the employer both by phone and through on-site visits so that we can assist the employer and client resolve issues on an immediate basis.

How would Employment Services benefit you and your business?

Industrial Cleaning
Our industrial cleaning crews offer a host of services to commercial customers, including:

• Vacuuming


• Trash Removal


• Wall Cleaning


• Wet and Damp Mopping


• Window Cleaning


• Complete Floor Maintenance


• Polishing

Lawn Maintenance
If your residence or commercial property needs quality lawn care, EPI’s clients will do the job right and under the supervision of EPI’s professionals. Services include:

• Mowing


• Edging
• Weed Control
• Fertilizing


• Planting


• Trimming


• General Ground Cleaning

Individual Placements
We serve a number of clients that are ready and willing to work for your organization. We will match their skills to your needs.

Where is EPI’s Employment Office located?

The Employment Services office is located in the Exceptional Persons, Inc. office building at 760 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa.

How do I obtain more Information regarding Employment Services?

Contact EPI directly to speak to Bonnie Kipper, Employment Services Director. The phone number is 319-232-6671.