Shared Support Maryland

5115 Edmondson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
Phone: 410-945-4356 or 410-937-0419
Fax: 410-945-4356
Website: www.sharedsupportmd.org

DDA/DORS AccreditedCooperative AgreementPDF document
Updated: 10/2/23

Note: All services are community based.

Service area: Region 1 (Frederick & Carroll Counties), Region 2 (Anne Arundel, Caroline & Queen Anne's Counties), 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

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

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