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).
