7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone: 410-296-2272
Fax: 410-296-6373
Website: www.thearcbaltimore.org
DDA/DORS Accredited –
Cooperative Agreement
Updated: 10/23/24
Service area: Region 3 and Region 5
VOCATIONAL
(25% increase when working with OBVS referrals)
| Service | Approximate Length of Program | Fee |
|---|
| Catalyst 1 (syllabus) | 8 weeks (up to 17.5 hours per week, per consumer) |
Weeks 1 & 2: $305 per week.
($382 per hour for
OBVS referrals)
Weeks 3 through 6: $305 per week + $18.19 per hour for pay for internship.
($382 per hour for
OBVS referrals)
Weeks 7 & 8: $305 per week.
($382 per hour for
OBVS referrals)
|
| Catalyst 2 (syllabus) | 8 weeks (up to 27.5 hours per week, per consumer) |
Weeks 1 & 2: $305 per week.
($382 per hour for
OBVS referrals)
Weeks 3 through 6: $305 per week + $18.19 per hour for pay for internship.
($382 per hour for
OBVS referrals)
Weeks 7 & 8: $305 per week.
($382 per hour for
OBVS referrals) |
Note: Program is specific to the needs of individuals with IDD who are moving toward Competitive Integrated employment. A limited number of slots for DORS non-supported employment consumers will be made available for each cohort. Contact Provider to determine which program is appropriate and to assure space availability.
SHORT-TERM JOB COACHING
(25% increase when working with OBVS referrals)
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
(25% increase when working with OBVS referrals)
Intensive Job Coaching Prior to Transition to Long-Term (DDA) Funding
| Service | Approximate Length of Program | Fee |
|---|
| Job Development | Up to 60 hours | $70 per hour ($88 per hour for
OBVS referrals), authorized in 20-hour increments |
Job Coaching for individuals with
supported employment plans who will transition to long-term funding source | 6 weeks | See
DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3) |
Intensive Job Coaching Prior to Natural Supports
(25% increase when working with OBVS referrals)
Youth Extended Services
(25% increase when working with OBVS referrals)
| Service | Approximate Length of Program | Fee |
|---|
| Youth Extended Services funded by DORS after employment stability has been achieved | Up to 4 years or until the month when the individual turns age 25. | $550 per month flat rate. ($687.50 for
OBVS referrals).
Issue authorizations for 3 months at a time.
Administrative Approval required for one year at a time. |
|
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (Pre-ETS)
(25% increase when working with OBVS referrals on all Pre-ETS except WBLE)
