30-Second Employer Training Series

1. 30-Second Employer Training Series What is the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) and how can they help me? This training series is a tool kit for employers to understand why it makes good business sense to hire and retain individuals with disabilities. Click here to begin: Training series originally developed by NDI Consulting Inc., national technical assistance provider to the Disability Program Navigator initiative. Customized by the Maryland Department of Disabilities through Medicaid Infrastructure Grant funding from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare CFDA 93.768.

2. What is a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, and how can they help me? It’s an agency that can help an employer by offering on -the-job training for qualified individuals with employment barriers. They can provide a “Job Coach” to assist qualified job seekers or employees with employment barriers in overcoming those barriers to be effective on the job. They assist individuals who experience barriers to employment through a range of education and training services. All of the above

3. Good answer… DORS on-the-job training (OJT) programs match employers with pre-screened, qualified individuals with a disability.  The employer provides job training and receives reimbursement for the employee's wages.   DORS does more than just on-the-job training! There’s a better answer, please try again!

4. This is correct, but there’s still more… DORS may be able to provide a job coach to help individuals who learn best one-on-one and may require the development of some accommodation strategies. The employer advises the job coach about the job standards and then the job coach helps to train the employee. As the worker learns the job tasks, the coach's involvement gradually fades, but is available for follow up. The intent is to reduce the amount of time an employer will spend training a qualified candidate with an employment barrier, who might take longer to learn the required job tasks. There is a better answer though; please try again!

5. That’s correct! But there’s more… • DORS can provide support services as needed. These can include: • On-the-Job Training • Job Coaching • Connection to pre-screened, qualified applicants with disabilities • Worksite Assessments • Follow-Up Services • Information about Disability Employment Tax Credits Try again!

6. CORRECT! You got it! Individuals with disabilities can get help from DORS for assistance in returning to work. This can be through access to education and training, job coaching, on the job training, and other necessary supports. Employers benefit by gaining access to a new source of talent interested in being recruited to fill current employer needs. ______________________________________________________________________ • What can DORS do for Maryland businesses? • Match qualified applicants with job openings • Customized Training • Funding for on-the-job training • Provide worksite consultation • Identify technologies that increase workplace productivity and success • Coordinate services for workplace disability issues • Provide employment consultation Click here for resources and further information:

7. Resources For more information about State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, and to find one in your state, visit the U.S. Department of Education for a listing of each state agency, by clicking here. _______________________________________________________ In Maryland, visit the Division of Rehabilitation Services’ website dedicated to employers here. To place a job order with DORS, visit www.dorsworks.org. For information about On-the-Job training, click here. For information on State and Federal Tax Incentives, click here. For a complete overview of what DORS offers Maryland businesses, click here. Still have questions? Click here.

8. Join Maryland’s Work Matters Business Partnership, a network of innovative, socially responsible businesses focused on profitability and productivity. employer@mdod.state.md.us (410) 767-3660