Sinai Hospital of Baltimore – VSP

VSP Employment Services
5607 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 410-358-8200
Fax: 410-358-8338
Email: VSPReferrals@lifebridgehealth.org
Website: www.lifebridgehealth.org

DORS AccreditedCooperative AgreementPDF document
Referra​l FormPDF document
Updated: 11/13/24

Service area: See below:

  • VSP offers its approved virtual Pre-ETS and VR services at VSP offices or in the community to consumers referred from all offices.
  • VSP offers its approved in-person Pre-ETS services at VSP offices or in the community to consumers referred from the following DORS regions and offices:
    • Region 1 – Westminster Office
    • Region 2 – Linthicum Office
    • Region 3 – All offices
    • Region 5 – All offices
  • VSP offers its approved in-person VR services at VSP offices or in the community to consumers referred from all offices, as applicable. Transportation/lodging arrangements should be considered/addressed upon referral.

VOCATIONAL

25% increase when working with OBVS referrals.

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Work Readiness at LifeBridge Health* (syllabusPDF document)4 to 12 weeks authorized in 4-week increments$275 per week ($344 for OBVS referrals) + $18.19 per hour per consumer for pay-for-work experience
Work Readiness at LifeBridge Health – Blind/Visually & Hearing Impaired* (syllabusPDF document)4 to 12 weeks authorized in 4-week increments$275 per week ($344 for OBVS referrals) + $18.19 per hour per consumer for pay-for-work experience
Traditional Contemporary Office Technology Training (syllabusPDF document)17 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Computer Introduction Module (syllabusPDF document)3 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Keyboarding Basics Module (syllabusPDF document)4 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Microsoft Word Module (syllabusPDF document)5 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Microsoft Excel Module (syllabusPDF document)5 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Microsoft Outlook Module (syllabusPDF document)4 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Microsoft Access Module (syllabusPDF document)5 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Microsoft PowerPoint Module (syllabusPDF document)3 weeks$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals
Job Search on the Internet Module (syllabusPDF document)1 week$250 per week
$313 for OBVS referrals

​*Clients who are referred to VSP for Work Readiness at LifeBridge Health and Work Readiness at LifeBridge Health – Blind/Visually & Hearing Impaired will receive physical substance abuse screenings through Lifebridge Health prior to being accepted for these programs. Sinai will advise the referring counselor if there are any issues with the screening results.

SHORT-TERM JOB COACHING

Incentives AvailablePDF document
25% increase when working with OBVS referrals.

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Job DevelopmentUp to 60 hours$70 per hour ($88 per hour for OBVS referrals), 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

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (Pre-ETS)

25% increase when working with OBVS referrals.

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Job Exploration Counseling​​​
10 hours$700
$875 enhanced rate for OBVS referrals
Instruction on Self Advocacy12 hours$840
$1,008 enhanced rate 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 ​n.a.See: Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) Services
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