Employment Draft
LIVE. WORK. THRIVE.
Locating a job and developing a career can be overwhelming. Employment Services offers a proven, systematic approach to assist in obtaining and maintaining successful employment.
Services
Our goal is competitive, integrated employment. To support adults in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region offers the following three services.

With 62 current employment partnerships in our community, and over 100 people receiving support in competitive, integrated employment, The Arc NCR has a very successful track record.
If you are interested applying for The Arc NCR’s Employment Services, or just want to ask a few questions, complete the contact form on our “Apply for Services” page.
Testimonials
Pre-Employment/Transitioning Youth Services
The Arc NCR is a Community Rehabilitative partner with the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitative Services (DORS). Students at least 14 years old and no more than 21, who are in high school or other approved educational program, and who have a documented disability (i.e., are on a IEP or 504 Plan), may qualify for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-Ets) to prepare them for employment. The Arc NCR is able to provide services that are authorized by DORS which help prepare students for life after graduation. Completing an online referral is the first step in the process.
As seasoned Job Developers and Certified Employment Specialists, our team have the skills needed to support your child’s growth and independence. We have extensive experience working with individuals with varying abilities including, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disabilities, autism, physical impairments, genetic disorders, neurological conditions, anxiety, depression, and mental health challenges.
Adult Vocational Rehabilitation
Additionally, in partnership with the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), The Arc NCR assists adults with a short-term, targeted approach to develop or re-establish specific skills, attitudes, personal characteristics, and work behaviors to achieve positive employment outcomes. Someone that is not looking for the long-term services offered through The Arc NCR’s Employment Services program, outlined at the top of this page, may find that this is the right choice for them. Vocational Rehabilitation offers:
- Learning experiences that will give individuals the tools to represent themselves in a professional manner in every aspect of the job seeking process.
- Job development services provide people served with professional support to develop cover letters, resumes, proper interview techniques, and job search assistance.
- Individualized job support assists people with learning job skills, problem solving and adapting to a new work environment.
If interested in Adult Vocational Rehabilitation, please complete the online referral through the link below.
Hire Our Workforce
Learn how businesses can build positive and productive employment partnerships with The Arc NCR.