Each person will decide on what goals they want to achieve and will be supported by staff at Concerned, Inc. in reaching those goals.  Individual job skills training will be available to all individuals working in this program along with basic education if the people we serve should want to work in specific education areas.

People we serve may also choose how often they attend this service.  It may be part-time or full-time.

Our staff is trained in assisting each individual we serve in becoming more independent in all areas of our lives.  One of our goals is to make each person we serve independent in personal, community and vocational settings.  We have only been successful when the people we serve no longer need the support we offer.

Our staff works with the people we serve both in a group setting and individually in basic work skills such as attendance, safety, following directions, and staying on task.  Interpersonal skills such as working with others, personal hygiene and honesty are also important elements of job skill development.

Contract Work

In the past ten years, Concerned, Inc. has developed successful business partnerships with a number of local businesses by meeting their needs.

The purpose of Concerned, Inc.’s production service is to provide area businesses with an option that will allow them to get their work completed while saving money, space and time.  Our services provide businesses with cost savings, piece-rate work, pick-up and delivery.  We guarantee satisfaction with a savings to the businesses we serve.

Some of the benefits include reduced cost, paying only for the actual work completed, work completed satisfactorily on time, space savings, time savings, and employee training and turnover savings.

We offer a variety of different services which include packaging, assembly, heat sealing, mailing/collating, sorting, and custodial.

We have worked with the following businesses:

Menards (Shelby), Conductix (Harlan), Oriental Trading Company, Conductix (Omaha), Shelby County ASCS, Pizza Ranch, Pizza Hut, Variety Distributors, Lifestyle Marketing, Inc., The Fourth Generation, Logeland Studios, Western Engineering, Harlan Newspaper, Jacobs Corporation, The Rocket, Harlan Municipal Utilities, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Murphy Signs, Shelby County State Bank, Trausch Industries, Synergy, Inc., Major Plastics, Inc. and Superior Midwest Foods

For For More Information:

Deb Henrich, Client Services Coordinator
(712) 755-5834 (phone)
(712) 755-7775 (fax)
Hours: 8am-4pm

Sherry Frazier, Production Coordinator
(712) 755-5834 (phone)
(712) 755-7775 (fax)
Hours: 8am-4pm

Dan Fowler, Procurement Coordinator
(712) 755-5834 (phone)
(712) 755-7775 (fax)
Hours: 8am-4pm

To Apply

Complete the Application for Services and mail or fax the completed form to the address or fax number above.

1. Supported Employment
2. Selective Placement
3. Community Based Assessments

Supported Employment

Supported Employment is an employment service for people with disabilities who need assistance in finding a job.  Over 75,000 people nationwide have found jobs with the help of supported employment since 1985.

Supposed employment is a personnel service in which qualified persons with disabilities are matched to jobs and training by employment specialists at no cost to the employer or the person served.

Our specialists survey employer’s personnel needs, match qualified applicants to open job positions and provide training and follow-up consultation.

Supported Employment can benefit your company through cost savings by reducing overtime, turnover and the cost of hiring and training; through increased sales and service by freeing current staff from routine functions; through the use of a new untapped reserve of capable and dependable employees (people with disabilities) and through access to available tax credits that can be used by employers participating in this program.

Local businesses that have utilized our Supported Employment Services include:

Mickel’s Restaurant, Hy-Vee, Time for Tots, Concerned, Inc., Elm Crest Retirement Community, Pizza Ranch, Pizza Hut, Kountry Kids Care, Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Burger King, McDonald’s and Harlan Community Schools

Supported Employment, not only serves the employer, but also the employee with disabilities.  Some of the benefits to the employee with disabilities include:

• Job seeking skills training which will help the employee to find the right job.
• Employment Specialists will assist the employee in finding the right job by communicating with the employee, prospective employers and the employee’s family (support system).
• Job coaching is available to the employee after a job is secured until the employee is comfortable in performing job duties and no longer feel the need for job coaching support.
• Once job coaching is no longer required, Employment Specialists will continue to make contacts with the employee and employer through follow-up support.
• Employee selects goals for his/her Individual Plan for Employment (IEP).  Employment Specialists will support you in achieving your goals.

Selective Placement

For those individuals who do not need the assistance of job coaching, Selective placement provides the following services.

• Job seeking skills such as developing a resume, completing job applications, setting up interviews, accompanying employees to job interviews and assistance providing necessary accommodations.
• Job Development by contacting prospective employers in search of job openings.

Community Based Assessments

The purpose of a Community Based Assessment (CBA) is to “get to know the person” in order to assist them in obtaining a satisfying job in the community.  A CBA is used to:

• Identify the appropriate support a person needs to maintain a job
• Determine a person’s preferences, desires and needs
• Eliminate fear, build self-confidence and motivation
• Evaluate different work environments
• Explore “real work” jobs away from a sheltered work setting.

All Community Employment Services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

The Ticket to Work program provides individuals with disabilities receiving disability benefits opportunities to return to work, stay employed and increase earnings.  As a result, beneficiaries with disabilities may reduce their dependency on public benefits and become more economically self-sufficient.

For More Information:

Jami Gates, Community Employment Coordinator
(712) 755-5834 (phone)
(712) 755-7775 (fax)
Hours: 8am-4pm

To Apply

Complete the Application for Services and mail or fax the completed form to the address or fax number above.

Activities which may be offered in Adult Day Services:

• Crafts & Hobbies
• Current Events
• Community Outings
• Music & Art Appreciation
• Social Skills
• Program Management
• Health, First Aid, & Safety
• Household Management
• Self Advocacy
• Human Awareness

Benefits:

Adult Day Services offers you the choice not to work.  Whether you are ready to retire, physically or mentally unable, or you simply do not wish to work, the Adult Day Services program offered by Concerned, Inc. is right for you.

For For More Information:

Nick Margritz-Peters, Adult Day Services Coordinator
(712) 755-5834 (phone)
(712) 755-7775 (fax)
Hours: 8am-4pm

To Apply

Complete the Application for Services and mail or fax the completed form to the address or fax number above.

• Napkins
• Invitations
• Programs
• Balloons
• Glassware
• Thank You’s
• Greeting Cards
• Buttons
• T-Shirts
• Picture Frames
• and so much more!

For For More Information:

Kathy Kelly, Print Shop Manager
(712) 755-5834 (phone)
(712) 755-7775 (fax)
Hours: 8am-4pm