Description of Vocational Programm

DCS Vocational program consists of contractual work, supported employment and community based work crews. The vocational program is currently housed in two locations, one in Cambridge and the other in Hurlock, MD. A third location in Talbot County will be available in _____________. The vocational program works with the individual consumer to develop a program that meets the needs of the individual. The focus of the vocational program is a meaningful day for each participant. There are many opportunities for socialization and community activities. The vocational program continues to expand its services and develop more opportunities for the consumer involved. Operating hours are 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Transportation is usually provided.

Vocational services

Vocational services available to assist local businesses include pick-up and delivery. DCS is competitively priced. We offer quality assurance and quick turn around time:

Confidential paper shredding (pick-up and recycle or come to you facility)
Office cleaning
Bus/car wash exterior and interior cleaning
Catering
Lawn maintenance
Moving
Set-up and breakdown of chairs and table for events and parties
Assist with mailings, labeling, sorting, inserting, and processing mail orders
Assembly work
Workforce resources

Workforce resources, a division of the DCS vocational program is a supported employment program being developed that will meet the needs for permanent and temporary workers in the local community. Employer benefits include tax incentives, free job analysis, free job coaching, and free advertising. Candidates for employment benefit by full or part time employment in the community with supports from the company and DCS.

Contract work

Contract work is also available in site and both locations of DCS. One on-going contract is making oyster bags for the Oyster Recovery Partnership at Horn Point. Other contract works include assembling sales brochures for AIRPAX and mailings for various community organizations. Currently, DCS is under application with the MD Works network of providers to be eligible to apply for state contracts.

Wood shop

The wood shop is located at the Cambridge location of DCS. Picnic tables and Adirondack chairs are made on site and sold to the public. Small wooden seasonal craft items are cut, sanded, painted and decorated then sold to the public.

For more information or a price quote for services, please call
410-221-1900.