CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT
ARCO’s Customized Employment program matches people with developmental disabilities to local employers where their unique skills and goals are paired with workplace needs – not the typical job description and application/interview kind of approach.
First, a profile is completed on the prospective worker to identify the skills and information he or she has to apply to a job.
Next, a job site analysis is completed on a prospective businesses’ operation and specific tasks that match the skills of the individual.
The positive impact on the ARCO participant and other employees is profound. ARCO’s partner employers report that the entire workforce rallies around these supported employees to ensure his or her success, and that the quality of work goes up universally.
These men and women are proving each day that people with developmental disabilities want to work, can work and have something of value to contribute.
“I’ve worked with Victor for many years and he is a true pleasure to work with. He’s got a great attitude, is dependable and asks for more when he completes his work.”
-BRENDA SWEET
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
