Why Imagine the Possibilities
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedSupports children and adults with intellectual disabilities through various services.
- Imagine the Possibilities, Inc. is a charitable nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Cognitive/Mental Health diagnosis who require support to live in their community of choice. The services offered include:HCBS (Home & Community Based Services)…$37M spent in FY2024
- Crisis Stabilization ServicesThe Crisis and Transition Services program is a community-based service setting with individualized supportive services for mentally ill and dual diagnosed intellectually disabled adults. Services are voluntary and target individuals seeking support to resolve mental health crisis. Our…$4.6M spent in FY2024
- Employment Services Employment services are designed to offer supported employment opportunities to individuals who have the desire to work in an integrated work setting. Programs include Community Employment Small Group Services (Enclaves), Supported Employment, Selective Placement and Supported Competitive Employment.…$2.1M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription **Please read the ENTIRE job posting before applying** This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Setting , defined as “medical, social, and supportive services for Iowans with functional, cognitive, and other physical or mental health needs” (Iowa Health & Human Services). Rather than institutionalizing individuals who have these physical and mental health needs, HCBS settings provide these individuals with the opportunity to live and receive services in a way honoring to them and their abilities.
Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities – empowering people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. If you’re passionate about empowering people to reach their goals and help them strive for more, we want you to join our team. As an integral part of the overall care team, you will collaborate with other Direct Support Professionals, Programmers, Supervisors, individuals-served, and their families to ensure the best possible care for those you serve. You will fulfill an individual’s behavioral care plan by creatively strategizing the best way for each individual to reach and exceed their goals.
Your innovative and impactful solutions and strategies will make the difference for those you serve. What Winning Looks Like: While it’s not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to ‘win’ at life; and you’re a central part of someone else’s wins as well as your own! In this role, you’ll be responsible to: Goal Input & Person-Centered Support: Collaborate with the HCBS Supervisor and Programmer to develop individualized goals and provide direct support that focuses on teaching skills, promoting independence, and encouraging participation in recreational and community activities.
Behavioral & Rights-Based Support: Use approved behavioral strategies to support individuals with challenging behaviors while respecting rights restrictions only as outlined by the interdisciplinary team and individual service plans. Documentation & Compliance: Complete accurate, timely, and Iowa Code–compliant documentation in Setworks, ensuring all required service details, interventions, and individual responses are properly recorded and submitted daily.
Direct Care & Community Integration: Provide hands-on support in home and community settings, including daily living assistance, transportation, mobility support, safety monitoring, property respect, and active encouragement of choice and independence. Medication, Scheduling & Professional Responsibility: Administer and document medications per the six rights, follow all agency policies and procedures, maintain reliable attendance (including weekends/holidays), complete required training, and communicate concerns or updates through appropriate channels.
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About Imagine the Possibilities
From its Form 990- Budget $73.8M
- Staff 1,378 · founded 1973
- Pays its leaders $113K–$361K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 29 · Jobs at Imagine the Possibilities · Full 990 report