PDS Wraparound Services

Employment Services

Our Employment Counselor provides one-on-one support:

• Job Search & Preparation — resumes, cover letters, interview skills
• Career Planning — explore careers matching your interests and strengths
• Direct Job Placement — job fairs, employer connections, and follow-up
• Support earning trade certificates like CDL, CNA, Certified Peer Specialist, and IT certifications

Additional Support from PDS Social Services Coordinator

• Housing Stability — energy assistance, eviction prevention, and rent assistance
• Food Access — support for food insecurity
• Substance Use Treatment Screening & Referrals
• Transportation — medical rides and bus pass support
• Childcare Access — help finding care and completing childcare applications
• Support for Vulnerable Adults — guardianship & custody forms
• Communication Support — free Lifeline phones and discounted internet plans
• Translation & Application Help for state and county forms

Public Benefits, Financial Support & MNsure

• Public Benefits Assistance — MFIP, SSI, childcare assistance, and more
• Representative Payee Services — money management for vulnerable adults
• MNsure Navigation — Certified navigators help you apply for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, enroll and renew coverage, and report life changes

Immigration Support

• Form N-648 assistance for medical disability exemptions from citizenship tests
• USCIS form completion (green cards, asylum, work authorization)
• Bilingual citizenship tutoring (English and U.S. civics)
• Fee waiver support for those who qualify

All immigration services are offered on a sliding-fee scale to ensure affordability.