Looking for meaningful work in Hastings, Burnsville, or anywhere in Dakota County? Truwell's employment specialists help adults with disabilities explore careers, build job skills, and find employment with local employers. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or looking for a better fit, we're here to help.
Covered under CADI, DD, and BI waiver programs
Employment Exploration
Discover your interests and career possibilities
Employment Development
Build skills and connect with employers
Employment Support
On-the-job coaching and ongoing assistance
We've built relationships with employers throughout Dakota County who value hiring people with disabilities. Here are some of the industries where our clients work:
Getting to work is part of employment success. Dakota County offers:
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA)
(952) 882-7500Metro Mobility
(651) 602-1111Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors (DARTS)
(651) 455-1560Our employment specialists help plan your transportation as part of job placement.
Dakota County Social Services
1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 554-5611Contact them to get employment services authorized through your waiver program.
Ready to start your employment journey in Dakota County?
(612) 234-1533Submit a Referral"Before Truwell, I didn't think I could work. The employment specialist helped me discover that I love working with plants. Now I have a job at a local greenhouse and I look forward to going to work every day."
— Client in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Read more success storiesDakota County has diverse employment opportunities including retail, food service, healthcare, office work, and more. Our employment specialists have connections with employers in Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville who actively hire people with disabilities. We focus on competitive integrated employment—real jobs with fair wages.
First, contact Dakota County Social Services at (651) 554-5611 to ensure you have waiver authorization for employment services. Once approved, submit a referral to Truwell or call us at (612) 234-1533. We'll schedule an initial meeting to understand your interests and goals.
Yes, our Employment Support Services include on-site job coaching at workplaces throughout Dakota County. Our employment specialists can accompany you during training, help with workplace challenges, and communicate with employers to ensure your success.
Dakota County has several transportation options: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), Metro Mobility, Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors (DARTS). As part of our employment services, we help you plan transportation to and from work, including using public transit, paratransit, or other options available in your area.
Take the first step toward employment. Submit a referral and our team will contact you within 72 hours.