The Essential Elements of Customized Employment: Results From a National Survey of Employment Providers
Open Access
- 25 April 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
- Vol. 66 (3), 170-185
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00343552221088256
Abstract
Customized employment (CE) is designed to meet the specific needs and interests of individuals with disabilities as well as the needs of the employer by using flexible strategies at every stage of employment. The objective of this study was to ask rehabilitation providers who implement these services to describe the current status of CE service delivery. An online survey was administered to employment professionals from agencies within the United States. Participants responded to questions on the unique characteristics of Discovery and job development, current use of CE services, and information on their personal and agency demographics. Results indicate that there is agreement among CE providers on critical Discovery and job development activities, which suggests that providers are regularly accessing information to inform their practice. There appears to be a gap between what respondents identify as critical activities and how well they are being implemented. Recommendations for providing CE training for providers and provisions for individuals with disabilities are explored.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (#90DP0085 and #90RT5035)
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