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Customized Employment
Our mission is to support of those living with
disabilities to eliminate barriers to employment. We form partnerships with
individuals, families, employers, service providers, and the
community at large to support the creation of expanded work
options and meaningful employment, promote economic
opportunities and independence, encourage
self-determination, and support the inclusion of people with
disabilities into the community.
Customized Employment is a process of individualizing the
employment relationship between employees and employers in
ways that meet the needs of both. It is based on a match
between the unique strengths, needs, and interests of the
individual, and the identified needs of the employer.
Customized Employment
offers the following services:
• Discovery Process and Individualized
Assessments
• Customized Employment Planning
• Work Readiness Skills Training
• Personal Portfolios and Presentational Materials
• Job Carving, Negotiation, and Creation
• Budget and Planning Assistance
• Job Site Analysis/Support
• Supportive Services and Vocational Counseling
• Job Coaching as Needed
• Work Experience
CONTACT INFORMATION
Karen Harkness,
Manager of Evaluation Services
Phone: (313) 557-8634
Email: kharkness@goodwilldetroit.org
Funded under a grant/contract supported by the Detroit
Workforce Development Department.
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