Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI)

09/02/2026

Your work can change someone's day... and their future.

EPI is hiring Direct Support - Intermittent Specialists to support adults with disabilities in living more independent lives.

✨ Full-time & part-time openings
💲 $17.25-$19.75/hour
📈 Growth opportunities

Apply today and make an impact: https://episervice.bamboohr.com/careers/509?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

08/31/2026

🎉 Welcome, Laura Havlik! We're excited to introduce Laura Havlik, EPI's newest Program Manager.

When asked "why EPI", Laura shared:

"What drew me to EPI was the chance to be part of an organization that genuinely cares about people. From the beginning, I felt welcomed and could see the passion everyone has for supporting others."

We're grateful to have Laura join our team and look forward to the impact she'll make for the people we support and alongside our dedicated staff.

💙 Please help us give her a warm welcome!

08/28/2026

July DSP of the Month goes to Nicholas Haag! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Since joining EPI, Nick has made a lasting impact through his compassion, flexibility, and dedication to the people he supports. Whether working in VCC or daily services, he takes the time to build meaningful relationships that promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion.

Nick is always willing to step up when needed and brings professionalism, adaptability, and genuine care to every situation. His strong work ethic and commitment to quality support make him a valued member of the EPI team.

Congratulations, Nick, and welcome to the Five Star Club!

08/27/2026

💙🧡 Save the Date: DSP Recognition Week is September 13-19, 2026!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide essential services and supports that help people with disabilities live, work, and grow in their communities. During DSP Recognition Week, we invite you to join EPI and organizations across the nation in celebrating these dedicated professionals and the impact they make every day.

Here are three ways you can celebrate:

⭐ Raise Awareness
Share a post, tell a friend, or help spread the word about the important role DSPs play in supporting independence, inclusion, and quality of life.

📣 Advocate
Support efforts that strengthen and elevate the direct support workforce. Help ensure DSPs receive the recognition, resources, and support they deserve.

🎁 Donate in Their Honor
Make a gift to EPI in honor of a DSP who has made a difference in your life or the life of someone you know. Click here to get started: https://www.episervice.org/you-can-help/donate-to-epi/donate-now.aspxv

Stay tuned and learn more about DSP Recognition Week and EPI's impact at www.episervice.org.

08/16/2026

Heading back to the Cedar Valley this fall?

We're hiring Child Care Assistants to help create a fun, positive environment for children while building skills that translate into careers in education, social work, psychology, therapy, healthcare, and human services.

✅ Monday-Friday ✅ 2:00-5:30 p.m. ✅ Great after-class hours ✅ Paid training ✅ Meaningful work

Pretty chic, if you ask us. ✨

08/14/2026

At EPI, quality improvement isn't just about compliance. It's about helping people receive the safest, most effective, and most person-centered support possible.

We're hiring a Quality Improvement Specialist to help drive continuous improvement across our organization.

If you enjoy analyzing information, identifying opportunities, and helping teams achieve excellence, we'd love to meet you.

Check out our latest career opportunity and apply online by clicking here: https://episervice.bamboohr.com/careers/587?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

08/06/2026

We are encouraged to see the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act move forward with unanimous committee support. Direct Support Professionals play a vital role in helping people with disabilities live, work, and thrive in their communities, and they deserve greater recognition for the impact they make every day.

Let's keep the momentum going and continue advocating for the DSP workforce. Click the link below for an easy to use action tool.

The bipartisan Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act urges the Office of Management and Budget to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for direct support professionals (DSPs).

07/30/2026

The Hawkeye Child Development Center - ALC (HCDC-ALC) has enrollment spots available!

As and Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K) certified center, you can trust us for reliable child care. Through our hands on learning environment, your child will be nurtured and supported in their growth.

Learn more and inquire about enrollment by visiting:
https://www.episervice.org/find-a-service/need/hawkeye-child-development-center.aspx

07/26/2026

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that helped break down barriers and expand opportunities for people with disabilities.

The ADA affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to participate fully in community life, pursue employment, access public spaces, and live with dignity and independence.

But rights alone are not enough.

Community-based services help turn the promise of the ADA into reality by providing the supports that enable people to live, work, and thrive in the communities they call home. As policymakers consider changes that could impact these services, it's important that we continue advocating for the resources that make inclusion possible.

This ADA Anniversary, we invite you to learn more about why protecting community-based services matters and how you can take action today.

💙 Read our latest blog:
https://www.episervice.org/blog/legislative-watch/honor-the-ada-by-protecting-communitybased-services.aspx