4513 Philadelphia Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Phone: 410-879-6785
Fax: 410-893-3909
Website: www.arcncr.org
DDA Accredited –
Cooperative Agreement
Referral Form
Updated: 6/23/25
Service area: Region 5
VOCATIONAL
25% increase when working with OBVS referrals.
| Service | Approximate Length of Program | Fee |
|---|
| Adult Learning Experiences (ALE) PAID | 8 weeks max | See:
Adult Learning Experiences (ALE) |
| Employee Development Services | 8 weeks | $79 per week
$99 per hour for OBVS referrals |
Transportation Available – contact provider for rates (consistent with
RSM 2, Section 717.04)
SHORT-TERM JOB COACHING
| 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 not requiring ongoing supports | 4 weeks | See
DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3) (regular and OBVS rates) |
Transportation Available – contact provider for rates (consistent with
RSM 2, Section 717.04)
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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) (regular and OBVS rates) |
Intensive Job Coaching Prior to Natural Supports
| 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 expected to transition to Natural Supports | 8 weeks | See
DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3) (regular and OBVS rates) |
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.
$688 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.
| Service | Approximate Length of Program | Fee |
|---|
Work-Readiness Training
| 15 hours | $1,050 ($1,313 for
OBVS referrals |
Pre-ETS Intensive Supports Fee
(add-on when Intensive Supports are provided) | | $300 per Pre-ETS service |
| Work-Based Learning Experience (summer & school year) PAID | 6 to 8 weeks | See:
Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) Services |
| Work-Based Learning Experience - Job Shadowing | 6 hours maximum | $47 per hour
$59 per hour for
OBVS referrals |
| Explore-Work: Career Planning Module (virtual) | 4 one-on-one lessons | $200 ($50 per lesson)
$250 ($63 per lesson) for
OBVS referrals |
| Explore-Work: Workplace Readiness Module (virtual) | 3 one-on-one lessons | $150 ($50 per lesson)
$188 ($63 per lesson) for
OBVS referrals |
| Explore-Work: Your First Work Experience Module (virtual) | 3 one-on-one lessons | $150 ($50 per lesson)
$188 ($63 per lesson) for
OBVS referrals |
| Explore-Work: School Beyond High School Module (virtual) | 3 one-on-one lessons | $150 ($50 per lesson)
$188 ($63 per lesson) for
OBVS referrals |
| Explore-Work: Self-Advocacy Module (virtual) | 4 one-on-one lessons | $200 ($50 per lesson)
$250 ($63 per lesson) for
OBVS referrals |
