Employment Services

Uniquely offering both DDA and DORS services to people with disabilities who are looking to obtain and maintain competitive, integrated employment.

Our Team

100+

people succeeding in competitive, integrated employment through DDA Employment Services.

Benefits

150+

people succeeding in competitive, integrated employment through DORS Employment Services.

Partners

65+

employers benefitting from partnering with The Arc NCR to hire our workforce.

Employment Coach, Breana Kelley is proud of the support she provides, sharing, "Everyone deserves the opportunity to work and build a life for themselves."
Employment Coach, Breana Kelley is proud of the support she provides, sharing, “Everyone deserves the opportunity to work and build a life for themselves.”

An Introduction to Employment Services

For those who are new to Employment Services, and may be unfamiliar with the acronyms “DDA” and “DORS,” here is a quick introduction.

DDA and DORS are separate entities, but both strive toward the same goal – competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities. The main differences between the two are listed below:

  • DDA services are long-term (lifelong) supports focused on adults 21 years and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  • DORS services are short-term (time-limited) supports focused on adults and young people starting at the age of 14, serving people with all disabilities including mental health.

As a licensed DDA Provider and Community Rehabilitation Provider with DORS (contracted to provide both adult services and Pre-employment services) the Employment Services team of The Arc NCR is able to meet a wide range of needs in Harford and Cecil Counties in Maryland. We are currently supporting over 350 people through person-centered support to help secure and maintain jobs that match their skills and interests.

For examples of what these services look like in action, watch the videos linked below to see the perspectives of employers, people receiving services and the coaching team that provides services.

Video documentary
The Arc NCR partners with GXO for employment partnership.
Video documentary featuring, Jack, who has become a constant for employment with the Harford County Sheriff's Department
Jack is known as a constant for his dedicated employment.
Short video sharing how Sharon has become a great employee with Bray and Em Boutique
Sharon thrives as an employee with Bray and Em Boutique.
A video documentary on the story of Acadia Windows and Doors partnering to hire with The Arc NCR
Acadia Windows and Doors hires with The Arc NCR.
Short video documentary on Debbie who receives Employment Services to work at Aberdeen Middle School
Aberdeen Middle ranks 10/10 for Debbie who loves to work there.
WMAR-2 News features The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region's Employment Services partnership with employer United Souvenir and Apparel
WMAR-2 News Features The Arc NCR’s Employment Services.

Achieve with us.

Whether seeking services for yourself, or a parent or caregiver looking for services for a loved one, the Employment Services team is here to help. Learn more about the specific Employment Services we provide by visiting our DDA Services page or our DORS Services page.

If you are interested applying for The Arc NCR’s Employment Services, or just want to ask a few questions about our services, complete the contact form on our “Apply for Services” page linked below.

For additional information, contact the Employment Services team by calling 410-836-7177 or by emailing Jeanne Beaman at jbeaman@arcncr.org.

Support the mission.

We are a community-based organization, and as part of the community, you can support our mission. Do you know of a company that would be open to partnering with us for job trials, assessments or hiring? Send them our way.

Email: jbeaman@arcncr.org
Call us at: 410-836-7177