Customized Employment Program
What is Customized Employment?
Customized Employment (CE) is a Ministry
funded Employment Program for persons
with disabilities that maximizes the jobseeker’s unique strengths,
abilities, interests and needs. The program is provided by Back in
Motion Rehab Inc. in partnership with Pacific
Community
Resources
Services
(PCRS).
Our Four Step Process
Step 1: Referral & Assessment
The jobseeker can be referred or
self referred to Back in Motion to be assessed
by an Employment Specialist to determine program eligibility and
suitability.
Step 2: Discovery
Discovery is the process used to understand
the jobseeker’s unique skills, contributions, preferences, and ideal
working conditions. Observation of the individual in a variety of
natural situations and consultation with family members and other
support people such as Life Skills Coaches, school teachers and
healthcare professionals provides the feedback needed to create a
vision of the ideal work tasks and conditions.
Step 3: Job Development
Paid employment is achieved by shaping the
relationship between the job
seeker and an employer in ways that meet the needs of both, creating a
match and developing a unique job description. The employer or the
self-employment business is identified and chosen with the help of the
job seeker, and leads are identified through brainstorming, research
and networking.
Step 4: Supports
Natural supports are identified and engaged
on the job and off, and long-term
follow-up support with employment is provided. The emphasis is on
developing
strategies that promote independence and long term job success.
Eligibility Criteria
Who is eligible for the CE Program?
To be eligible, the jobseeker must:
- Have a documented specified disability that is a barrier to employment
- Live in the specified area
- Be of legal working age
- Have a strong desire to participate in the program and secure employment
- Not presently enrolled in other ministry program
- Not suitable for EPPD or other Supported Employment Programs
How does a person get referred?
- Self referral
- Family members
- Support worker
- Agencies
- Other professionals
Specified disabilities include developmental, neurological, mental
health (including autism spectrum disorder), and learning disorder.
Our Goal
What is the goal for success?
The goal for success is long-term, paying
jobs that utilizes and builds upon the
strengths of the individual and satisfies the needs of the employer. It
is not volunteer work, not training opportunities.
Referral Contact
Tel: (778) 578-4271
Fax: (778) 593-0226
Email: info@backinmotion.com
Website: www.backinmotion.com
Back in Motion Rehab Inc.
#240 – 7525 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V3W 5A8
The Customized Employment Program is funded by the Ministry of Housing & Social Development. It is provided by Back in Motion Rehab Inc. and Pacific Community Resources Photo of client M.M. taken in March 2010. Services (PCRS).
