Minnesota Statutes § 43A.421 - CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

§ Subdivision 1.Program established. The commissioner is responsible for the establishment, administration, and oversight of a program providing customized employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities as defined in United States Code, title 29, section 705(21). Employees in the customized employment program are appointed to a customized employment position by matching the skills offered by eligible individuals to specific tasks and projects within agencies, rather than to an existing job classification. When job coach services are necessary for the individuals employed through this program, the job coach is not a state employee within the scope of section 43A.02, subdivision 21, or 179A.03, subdivision 14, unless the job coach holds another position within the scope of section 43A.02, subdivision 21, or 179A.03, subdivision 14. § Subd. 2.Customized employment. (a) The commissioner is responsible for the administration and oversight of the customized employment program, including the establishment of policies and procedures, eligibility, data collection and reporting requirements, and compliance. (b) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall design and implement a training curriculum for the customized employment program. All executive leaders, managers, supervisors, human resources professionals, affirmative action officers, and Americans with Disabilities Act coordinators must receive training regarding the program. (c) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall develop, administer, and make public a formal grievance process for individuals in the program.