Spectrum Support - Cumberland

27 E. Industrial Boulevard
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: 301-724-1690
Fax: 301-724-1691
Website: www.spectrum-support.org

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

Service area: Region 1


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 ($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

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 ($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 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 ($88 per hour for OBVS referrals), 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.
$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)

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee
Job Explora​​tion Counseling
10 hours$700
Counseling on Post-Secondary Education
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
​Work-Based Learning Experience (summer & school year) PAID n.a.See: Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) Services