supported employment

what do you do?

When you first meet someone, often you are asked your name, and “what do you do for a living?”

Hills & Dales helps individuals answer that question by providing meaningful employment opportunities with local employers.

We believe all persons deserve the opportunity to work in a competitive employment setting if they choose.

The Supported Employment program is proudly supported by:

for employers

Host businesses work with Hills & Dales Supported Employment Services at no cost to provide a learning environment for your newest employee(s)!

Hills & Dales assists clients in completing various Job Shadowing and Work Readiness Assessments.

Once the right fit is found, our clients are often the most treasured staff members on your team!

Current and previous employers include:

  • Pizza Ranch

  • HyVee

  • Red Robin

  • Fareway

  • Miracle Car Wash

  • Just Toops Firestarters

  • Hills & Dales Childcare Center

  • Bellevue Community School District

  • National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

  • Yardarm and Marina

  • Aladdin Foods at the University of Dubuque

  • Papa John’s

  • HACAP

  • RIE Coatings

  • Burger King

  • Stuff, Etc.

  • Captured on Canvas

  • Home Goods

  • DaaBin

  • Dollar Fresh

It becomes very rewarding seeing these individuals work towards independence.

We have found out from employers that our job candidates are generally more reliable and hardworking than the majority of their existing workforce.

— Kara Huss, Community Services Director