AJ – Courtesy Clark Safeway
Back in February 2007 our Supported Employment program worked with AJ on possible job placement. AJ’s placement landed him working for Safeway as a Courtesy Clerk. He easily transitioned from Courtesy Clerk to Gas Station Attendant, though he was missed by many of the older customers whom he had previously helped in the store. In September 2016, AJ was promoted to Gas Station Attendant Manager and is responsible for overseeing the night shift employees. He continues to shine as a reliable, hardworking, and dedicated manager. Within the next 5 years, AJ’s goal is become an Assistant Manager at Safeway. 
AJ enjoys spending time with his 13-year-old daughter, Alycia, as well as hunting, fishing, playing golf, and watching football. For his dream vacation, he would love to go on a deer hunting trip in Texas.
The Supported Employment program works with our clients to make their dreams become reality. Our Job Coaches collaborates with both our clients and amazing Business Partners, such as Safeway, to overcome any obstacles that may hamper job performance. Whether it’s hands on training or spot training for new responsibilities UCP is ready to jump right in and evaluate whatever is needed (if anything) to assist our clients to advance in their workplace.
Our Business Partners love the individuals placed by UCP’s Supported Employment program. They appreciate our Job Coaches efforts to assist individuals like AJ to meet the demand of their job requirements. UCP strives to place individuals who meet or surpass the expectations of our Business Partners.