1. (a) “Customized Employment” is competitive integrated employment for an individual with a significant disability, that is:

   1. (1) Based on an individualized determination of the unique strengths, needs, and interests of the individual with a significant disability.
   2. (2) Designed to meet the specific abilities of the individual with a significant disability and the business needs of the employer.

   3. (3) Carried out through flexible strategies, such as;

      1. (A) Job exploration by the individual, and

      2. (B) Working with the employer to facilitate placement, including:

         1. (i) Customizing a job description based on current employer needs or on previously unidentified and unmet employer needs:
         2. (ii) Developing a set of job duties, a work schedule and job arrangement, and specifics of supervision (including performance evaluation and review), and determining a job location; and
         3. (iii) Using a professional representative chosen by the individual, or if elected self-representation, to work with an employer to facilitate placement; and
         4. (iv) Providing services and supports at the job location.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 29 U.S.C. Section 705; 34 C.F.R Section 361.5.

History

1. New section filed 2-17-2023; operative 2-17-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7).