Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
217 W 5th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-9585
Website: www.ivrs.iowa.gov
Contact: Lori Kolbeck
lori.kolbeck@iowa.gov
We provide expert, individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support. For High School students and adults.
Programs - Independent Living & Self-Employment
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is Iowa’s state vocational rehabilitation program and is a division of the Iowa Department of Education.
Staffing agency for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire. Listing of job opportunities.
Specializes in Industrial, Office, Healthcare and Professional placement.
Iowa Work Force Development
217 W. 5th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1971
Email: SpencerIowaWORKS@iwd.iowa.gov
Website: www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov
IWD is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers through our IowaWORKS partnership. Employers and businesses can post jobs, hire veterans and apply for qualifying federal tax credits.
Individuals - Career assessment, career exploration, interviewing help, resume help, skills assessments, workshops
Programs - Home Base Iowa (veterans relocating to Iowa), Future Ready Iowa, Registered Apprenticeship, Adult and Dislocated Workers, Employment and Disability, Federal Bonding Program, IowaWORKS, Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker, Promis Jobs, Returning Citizen Initiative, Youth and Young Adult Services.
Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Social Security Administration
1610 12th Ave. SW
Spencer, IA 51301
866-273-6050 or TTY 800-325-0778
Website: www.ssa.gov
Online services, SSI, retirement, disability, medicare, Social Security card replacement, voter registration information, and fraud prevention and reporting.
Ticket To Work and Self Sufficiency Program -supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work. Discounted internet services for eligible households. https://choosework.ssa.gov/
Sunshine Services Inc.
1106 E. 9th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7805
Sunshine Services, Inc. exists to provide mentally, emotionally, and physically disabled adults with training to achieve their highest level of independence and provide creative options to help businesses meet their labor and production needs.