Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

06/02/2026

Check out the latest updates from Iowa Blueprint for Change! The April 2026 newsletter features a new contractor and how they plan to support assistive technology in services for Iowans with disabilities. Another showcases a job shadow experience for one individual that led to a full-time position at an elementary school in Northwest Iowa.

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05/22/2026

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Wishing you a safe weekend.

05/20/2026

Connect with your local community! Join Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation division as a Rehabilitation Counselor in Sheldon, IA! You'll work with individuals with disabilities to connect them to meaningful employment, partner with businesses to remove workforce barriers, and connect with internal and external teams to achieve workforce goals. Applications close on May 27, 2026. Annual salary is $55,868.80 - $84,676.80.

✅ Apply now by visiting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/5341496/rehabilitation-counselor-sheldon

05/19/2026

Join Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation division with a role as a Rehabilitation Counselor in Waterloo, IA! You'll work with individuals with disabilities to connect them to meaningful employment, partner with businesses to remove workforce barriers, and connect with employers to achieve workforce goals. The annual salary is $55,868.80 - $84,676.80. Applications close on May 21, 2026.

✅ Apply now by visiting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/5280313/rehabilitation-counselor-waterloo

05/06/2026

Thank you to all of our Vocational Rehabilitation staff, from county to county and from all corners of the state. Each day, these State of Iowa employees work to connect job seekers with meaningful employment, empowering those with disabilities to find independence. Employers also discover new talent and ways to remove workforce barriers.

04/30/2026

You can find resources, success stories, and more on the Iowa Workforce Development channel. There, you’ll find a playlist dedicated to Iowa’s Vocational Rehabilitation division. Catch a webinar or hear from local individuals with disabilities finding success in the workforce.

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Stories and updates from Iowa Workforce Development and its Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

04/10/2026

The March newsletter from the Iowa Blueprint for Change (IBC) is here with updates on several teams across the state! For example, IBC service provider 43 North Iowa hosted a creative “Bootcamp” to help enhance its Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services, and other customized employment specialists are generating strong engagement with individuals with disabilities across the state. See the latest updates here:

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04/02/2026

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an evolving science, and in fact, was only recognized as a spectrum as of 2013. As more is learned each year, this progress enables Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation division to better support job seekers and by understanding the latest breakthroughs and providing accommodations that promote independence and success in the .

Explore disability employment resources by visiting: https://workforce.iowa.gov/jobs/worker-programs/employment-and-disability

03/23/2026

📌 Reminder: Upcoming town hall! A new series of town hall events aims to help stakeholders and the public better understand the full range of workforce services available to Iowans with disabilities. The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Town Hall series begins on March 24, 2026, and will feature key updates from both Iowa’s Vocational Rehabilitation division and the Iowa Department for the Blind.

Learn more about the town hall series and how to participate by visiting: https://workforce.iowa.gov/announcement/2026-02-24/new-vr-town-hall-series-understanding-workforce-services-iowans-disabilities

03/13/2026

🪴 Grow with us! Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation division is seeking a candidate to gain experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for years to come. In this role, you’ll develop individual plans for participants, educate businesses/organizations on disability inclusion and accommodations, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and more. Annual salary: $55,868.80 - $84,676.80.

✅ Apply now by visiting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/5266815/rehabilitation-counselor-cedar-rapids