Star Community

13757 Broadfording Church Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-791-2049
Website: www.starcommunityinc.org

DDA AccreditedCooperative AgreementPDF document
Updated: 5/27/25

Service area: Region 1 (Hagerstown)


VOCATIONAL

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

SHORT-TERM JOB COACHING

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

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

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

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 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

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 expected to transition to Natural Supports8 weeksSee DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3)PDF document

Youth Extended Services

25% increase when working with OBVS referrals.

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