​SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES

​AMJaMB Coordinated Career Pathways Program Description

To support adults of all ages with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities during a transition in their life to achieve employment goals and contributions to the workforce. This includes adults 18 and over that are within 2 years of exiting high school (including students that elect to graduate early) and individuals who are exiting or recently exited a work activity program or other subminimum wage setting. An individual can access CCP services for up to 18 months, but it can be extended to a maximum of 24 months.

AMJaMB provides a 1:1 staffing ratio during the preparation needed prior to entering the workforce, and support and training until a successful and autonomous entry into the job of the person’s choosing.

AMJaMB CCP program and service delivery include the five valued experiences: (1) Belonging, (2) Choosing, (3) Contributing, (4) Sharing ordinary spaces; and (5) Being respected.

Upon completion of an individual’s Person-Centered Career Plan (PCCP), a participant in the CCP program will receive 1:1 support from the Customized Employment Specialist (CES) to assist the participant in securing a job tailored to their unique talents, skills and interests that matches the need of an employer.

Coordinated Career Pathways (CCP)

As a provider of CCP services, AMJaMB plans, coordinates, and provides services identified through the Career Pathway Navigator (CPN), to individuals exiting work activity programs, subminimum wage settings, or within two years of exiting secondary education to achieve Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE). The CCP services shall be tailored to the unique needs of individuals with complex barriers to employment and provided in a manner that respects their language and culture.