Customized Employment

Some people don’t fit neatly into a standard job description—and that’s not a flaw, it’s an opportunity. Customized Employment is about designing work that matches a person’s strengths while solving real needs for local businesses.

Who This Service Is For

  • Individuals whose abilities or support needs don’t align with “off-the-shelf” job postings.
  • People who thrive when tasks are clearly defined, predictable, and tailored.
  • Employers who are open-minded, creative, and ready to think differently about roles.

What Customized Employment Looks Like

  • Discovery: We spend intentional time getting to know the person, their routines, strengths, interests, and ideal environment.
  • Job Carving: We work with an employer to carve out tasks from existing roles that fit the individual’s strengths.
  • Job Creation: Sometimes a brand-new position is created to solve a persistent problem or backlog of tasks.
  • Natural Supports & Accommodations: We help set up supports that actually work on the ground—not just on paper.

Our Process

  1. Meet & Discover: We learn who you are beyond the paperwork. What drains you? What lights you up?
  2. Map Strengths to Business Needs: We connect with local employers to identify tasks, gaps, and opportunities.
  3. Design the Role: We propose a customized position that benefits both the employer and the individual.
  4. Hire & Support: Once the role is agreed upon, we support onboarding, training, and stabilization.
  5. Refine Over Time: Roles can evolve as confidence grows and the business changes.

Why Employers Love Customized Employment

  • Unfinished or repetitive tasks finally get done consistently.
  • Existing staff are freed up to focus on their primary responsibilities.
  • Retention improves when people are matched to roles that fit their strengths.
  • Businesses gain a reputation for inclusion and community impact.

Ready to Design Work That Fits?

If traditional job descriptions haven’t worked—for you or your business—Customized Employment might be the solution.

Schedule a consultation to explore Customized Employment for yourself or your organization.