Employment Services
What is the Employment Services Program
The Arc Prince George’s County Employment Services Program offers individuals the opportunity to maximize their employment potential in an integrated work setting, while allowing businesses and other organizations to tap into a labor pool and provide work and training opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
How does it work?
*All employee applicants must be approved to receive services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) or have other means to pay for services.
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What are the financial benefits?
What are the Financial Benefits?
The Targeted Jobs Tax Credit (TJTC) qualifies a business for a tax credit during the employee’s first year of employment. The credit is based upon a percentage of the employee’s wages. The employer needs only to complete a one-page form on or before the first day of work. The business will be sent a certification, which is retained for tax records. More Questions? The Department of Labor has authorized, in some cases, a special sub-minimum wage for workers. This special sub-minimum is based on a person’s productivity capacity. The Department of Labor certificates are issued directly to employers.
- Targeted Jobs Tax Credit qualifies a business for a tax credit during the employee’s first year of employment.
- The credit is based upon a percentage of the employee’s wages.
- The employer will need to complete a one-page form before the employee’s first day of work.
- The business will be sent a certification, which is retained for tax records.
- The Department of Labor has authorized (in some cases) a sub-minimum wage, based upon a person’s productivity capacity.
- The Department of Labor will issue a certificate directly to the employer.
Any hidden costs?
Thus far, no participating employer has incurred any additional costs. Studies have shown that Workmen’s Compensation rates, group health plans, pension programs and related employee benefit programs are not adversely affected by hiring people with disabilities.
- No participating employer has incurred any additional costs.
- Studies have shown that Workman’s Compensation Rates, Group Health Plans, Pension programs, and related employee benefit programs are not adversely affected by hiring individuals with disabilities.
What about other benefits?
Aside from making good business sense, there are other reasons for hiring a worker with a disability. These include:
- The satisfaction of providing a qualified applicant with an opportunity to make the most of the skills he/she possesses and to actively participate in the community.
- The contribution to the fiscal well-being of your community by turning an unemployed consumer into a hardworking, responsible taxpayer.
- The implementation of affirmative action policies.
- Onsite support and problem solving provided as needed for any person placed from The Arc.
Partner Employers
| Homeland Security |
| St. Ann’s Infant Home |
| Giant Food’s |
| DDA-SMRO |
| B.K. Miller |
| Safeway |
| University of Maryland – North Campus |
| University of Maryland – South Campus |
| Resource Connections |
| First United Methodist Church |
| Cresent Cities Center |
| Uniform Services University Health Services |
| Ross Department |
| MNCPPC – John Howard, Glen Arden and several other Community Centers, Parks in North, South and Centeral regions |
| Pentagon |
| FBI |
| NASA |
| Sydney Yates Building |
| Beltsville Articultural Research Center |
| Ronald Regan Building |
| Dynamix Coroporation |
| FCC |
| Giant – Largo |
| Giant – PG Plaza |
| Chick Fil A |
| Greenbelt Nursey School |
| Safeway- Northeast DC |
| Safeway – Northwest DC |
| Bed Bath and Beyond |
| Forbush School |
| Safeway – Southeast DC |
| Heartland |
| Food for Friends |
| Andrews Airforce Base- The Commissary |
| Collington Retirement Community |
| Wegman’s Superstore |
| Home Depot |
| Bowie State University |
| Regal Cinema |
| Elizabeth Seton High School |
| T.J Maxx |
| Old Line Bank |
| SCK Early Education Center (Penn Station) |
| Precious Gems |
| Forestville Health + Rehabilatation Center |
| Prince George’s County MD Dept. of Enviormental Resources Animal Management Division |
| Krispy Kreme |
| Dave & Buster’s |
| Bowie Ourisman Jeep |
| Walrus Oyster and Ale House |
Models of Employment Services
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Individual Placement
- An individual is hired by an employer in the community that best matches the individual’s skills, abilities, and preferences
- The individual is able to negotiate wages, hours, and benefits, as well as advocate for themselves as any non-disabled person would do with their employer.
- Training is provided, on the job, by an employment specialist
- Follow-along supports will be provided to the individual on a periodic basis after transitioning into the job.
- Once the individual has acquired the skills to be successful in the new position, the employment specialist will “fade out”.
- Typically, Two (2) face to face visits, to provide and ensure the person has the assistance necessary to maintain the job.
- Ongoing supports will be provided when the person obtains a new job, receives a promotion, or when there has been a significant change in job duties or responsibilities.
- Job coaching and support will be provided to ensure the success and independence of the individual.
Enclave
- Small group of individuals (usually 4-6), is hired by an employer ad the same location but may have different responsibilities.
- Supervised by a Community Integration Specialist.
- This model is usually used in “service-based” industries such as restaurants and hotels.
- Example: The Arc Enclave at the University of Maryland Dining Hall
Mobile Crew
- Small group of individuals (usually 6-8), is hired to work together as a team.
- May work in several locations under the supervision of a Community Integration Specialist
- The provider usually has a contract with the business.
- Individuals receive a paycheck from the provider agency.
- Examples of Mobile Crew Sites:
- Maryland National Capital Park and Planning
- Recycling
- The Arc Cleaning Crew – responsible for the daily cleaning of The Arc’s residential homes.
