Customized Employment

What is Customized Employment?

Customized employment is a flexible process designed to personalize the employment relationship between a job candidate and an employer in a way that meets the needs of both.

It is based on an individualized match between the strengths, conditions, and interests of a job candidate and the identified business needs of an employer.

Customized Employment utilizes an individualized approach to employment planning and job development-one person at a time and one employer at a time. -Source: United States Department of Labor

The 4 Steps in Customized Employment

1. Discovery - Discovery is the process of getting to know an individual's interests and abilities
2. Skill Building - SOC works with the consumer to continue building and maintaining skills through: Nutrition Classes, Job Exploration, Mobile Work Crews, On-site discovery curriculum, On-site and Community-Based Prevocational Services
3. Job Match and Analysis - The employment specialist assists individuals in locating and securing community employment within their interests, abilities, and/or expertise. Individuals receive support with:
   • employment search
   • building a resumé
   • completing job applications
   • preparing for job interviewing.
4. Ongoing Support & Customization - Once employment is obtained specialized long-term job coaching will be provided. Trained staff will be on-site with an individual to provide initial training and follow-up support as needed.
   • Answering questions
   • Helping to understand procedures
   • Assisting in all training necessary
   • Checking in periodically