Discovery
Guiding job seekers, like you, to recognize what you want to do and the contributions you will bring to a business.
Customized Job Development
Individualized approach of job negotiation focusing on job tasks rather than specific position descriptions.
Systematic Instruction
Instructional job coaching method with strategies intended to fade out over time.
Essential Elements of Customized Employment (CE)
The philosophy of CE is one of a “no fail process”. The model is about helping people with significant disabilities achieve employment in inclusive settings and earn
fair wages — CE assumes everyone can work. The individualized approaches are successful where other methods have left job seekers behind, and employers realize
solutions for unmet needs.
A Customized Employment Success
Cesar Majalca and his service provider, Margaret Sanderson, demonstrate the power of Customized Employment. After interviews of people who knew and understood his strengths, Cesar’s talents were revealed and matched with a local employer’s business needs resulting in a maintenance assistant job offer.
“He would give you everything — I only needed to show him a couple of times how to do something, and he would complete the task on his own. That kid is a hard worker, and he will do whatever you give him to the best of his ability.” – Becky, Cesar’s High School Track Coach
Customized Employment Specialist Training
CE Specialists are trained and certified in the three phases – Discovery, Customized Job Development, and Systematic Instruction — and are generally reimbursed based on certifications held. Trainees may be eligible for course reimbursements through the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. Colorado Learning Communities are an on-going resource for certified CE Specialists.
For more information about Customized Employment, please email brian.dean@state.co.us.