The Arc of Washington County

820 Florida Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-733-3550
Fax: 301-733-5377
Website: www.arcwc-md.org

DDA/DORS AccreditedCooperative AgreementPDF document
Updated: 5/27​/25

Service area: Region 1 (Hagerstown & surrounding area)


VOCATIONAL

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Adult Learning Experiences (ALE) PAID8 weeks maxSee: Adult Learning Experiences (ALE)

SHORT-TERM JOB COACHING

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Job DevelopmentUp to 60 hours$70 per hour, authorized in 20-hour increments
Job Coaching for individuals not requiring ongoing supports4 weeksSee DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3)PDF document

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Intensive Job Coaching Prior to Transition to Long-Term (DDA) Funding

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Job DevelopmentUp to 60 hours$70 per hour, authorized in 20-hour increments
Job Coaching for individuals with supported employment plans who will transition to long-term funding source6 weeksSee DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3)PDF document

Intensive Job Coaching Prior to Natural Supports

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Job DevelopmentUp to 60 hours$70 per hour, authorized in 20-hour increments
Job Coaching for individuals expected to transition to Natural Supports8 weeksSee DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3)PDF document

Youth Extended Services

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Youth Extended Services funded by DORS after employment stability has been achievedUp to 4 years or until the month when the individual turns age 25.$550 per month flat rate.
Issue authorizations for 3 months at a time.
Administrative Approval required for one year at a time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (Pre-ETS)

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Work-Readiness Training15 hours$1,050
Instruction on Self-Advocacy12 hours$840
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 n.a.See: Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) Services
Explore-Work: Career Planning Module (virtual)4 one-on-one lessons$200 ($50 per lesson)
Explore-Work: Workplace Readiness Module (virtual)4 one-on-one lessons$200 ($50 per lesson)
Explore-Work: Your First Work Experience Module (virtual)4 one-on-one lessons$200 ($50 per lesson)
Explore-Work: School beyong High School Module (virtual)4 one-on-one lessons$200 ($50 per lesson)
Explore-Work: Self-Advocacy Module (virtual)4 one-on-one lessons$200 ($50 per lesson)