Dakota Communities provides trained direct care professionals who offer support with individuals who live on their own, are living with family members, or are in foster care. Our services are provided throughout the Greater Twin Cities metro area in the individual’s home and community.
In-Home Family Support (IHFS), Independent Living Services (ILS), & Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS)
We focus on the development of individualized, personal outcomes plans with a commitment to realizing potential. One to one person-centered supports are available and include:
• Exploration and expansion of personal interests
• Community inclusion activities
• Relationship building
• Daily living skills
• Self-care skills
• Personal money management
• Positive behavior support
• Day services in the community (non-employment related)
• ...and more!
Dakota Communities is not a PCA provider.
Supported Employment Services (SES) & Employment Alternative Services (EAS)
Dakota Communities provides specialized direct care professionals for one to one employment support. Our services are provided in the individual’s home and in their community. Dakota Communities also participates in a program combining Supported Employment Services with Personal Supports. Through this program we assist people to build skills in home care, social and self-care, recreation, and community involvement in addition to their employment skills.
Our focus is the development of personal outcomes plans with a commitment to realizing potential. Help is provided to develop the perfect employment plan with individuals and companies throughout the Twin Cities. Support includes:
Job search coaching and support with:
• Discovering interest, talents, and skills
• Creating resumes and cover letters
• Establishing interviewing skills
• Targeting companies for preferred employment
Providing on-going coaching and support with:
• Job skills
• Social skills
• Transportation alternatives
Learn about Jobs with Non-Residential Services
For more information about our Non-Residential Services, please contact:
Kathy Anderson
Service Supervisor
Dakota Communities
Phone: (651) 688-8808, ext 43
Email: kathya@dakcom.org
