Companions

1531 S. Edgewood Street, Suite P
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-394-8790
Fax: 443-200-1629
Website: companionsmd.org

DDA/DORS AccreditedCooperative AgreementPDF document
Updated: 4/4/25​​

Service area: Region 3 & Region 5


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-Based Learning Experience (summer & school year) PAID n.a.See: Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) Services
Job Exploration Counseling
10 hours$700
Work-Readiness Training
15 hours$1,0​50
Instruction on Self Advocacy
12 hours$840
Pre-ETS Intensive Supports Fee
(add-on when Intensive Supports are provided)
$300 per Pre-ETS service
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