At COC we involve the people supported in the process of obtaining employment as much as possible through a person-centered approach, called the Personal Vision Plan (PVP). Each person, with the assistance of his/her team, decides what their goals are and the types of job(s) they would like to pursue. COC provides on-the-job training and support to help people learn the necessary job duties in order to be successful. The staff persons who provide the supports are referred to as Work Skills Supervisors. FBE (Facility Based Employment): COC provides paid work in a variety of facility-owned businesses or contracted work sites for people with disabilities. Facility based employment is located in Pella, Oskaloosa, and Indianola. Services are provided to over 30 different companies and we have over 150 people working to provide these services. COC's employees meet the deadlines and quality standards required by each company with which COC has a contract. Some of the various jobs include; small parts packaging, general assembly, mail processing, digital document recording, shredding, delivery, and wood working. At the Indianola location COC also conducts training in various life skills such as: independent living skills, social/interpersonal skills, and communication skills.     CBE (Community Based Employment): Community Based Employment (CBE) provides assistance in finding and maintaining employment in contracted and non-contracted work environments to people with disabilities. The Community Based Employment programs (department) focus on finding the right job match for each person placed in a (work environment) community business. coordination. COC currently has over 60 people placed in a wide variety of jobs including working in retail or grocery stores and restaurants, meal delivery, cleaning businesses and churches, and working in factories. This program is currently operating in Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Indianola, and Des Moines. Staff persons at COC take pride in helping people find jobs they enjoy, and in helping them learn to do their job as independently as possible. Many people have received COC's services, found a job they enjoy, and have learned to do their job. At that point COC staff persons can reduce their support, and let the person work as independently as possible.