Adult Directory 2013

Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (office in each county)
4451-Z Parliament Place, Lanham, Maryland 20706
(301) 306-3600, Fax (301) 306-3640, Carol Hing, Administrator
Vocational counseling, vocational and psychological evaluations, medical examinations,
job training, physical restoration, financial aid, basic tools, uniforms and
occupational equipment, job placement and follow-up. Walk-ins accepted.
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute (Catholic Charities)
4601 Presidents Drive, # 215
(301) 731-4703, Fax (301) 731-6634
Ron Wilkes, Program Manager
Employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are in
recovery from drug/alcohol use and have significant barriers to employment (must be
30 days clean). Case management, random drug testing, 3 to 6 month curriculum.
Other services include relapse prevention education, a wide array of work preparation
skills training, job development, placement and ongoing job supports, coaching and
follow-up for up to 1 year, adult education, occupational skills training, career
exploration, vocational assessments, job development and placement and follow-up
job site monitoring. Referrals accepted from RSA, DCPS, DDS, DORS (MD, see
above).
Melwood - 5606 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-8000, Fax (301) 599-0180 www.melwood.com
Jay Thomas, Contact
Job training, off-site employment, community living for people with developmental
disabilities. Individual Support Services (ISS) and Family Support Services (FSS)
includes: housing assistance, parenting, assisting with medical appts, recreational and
social opportunities, independent living training.
Prince Georges County (MD) Summer Youth Employment
County Administration Bldg, Rm L202, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-4729, Fax (301) 952-4244 www.goprincegeorgescounty.com
Work experience or academic enrichment opportunities (minimum wage). Youth
(14–21 yrs) are screened for placement in either private or government sector jobs.
Youth can also elect to receive paid academic enhancement at a selected PG County
public school. Eligibility: (1) Good academic standing, (2) Between ages 14 yrs and
21 yrs, (3) Bona fide PG County resident, (4) Some jobs require family of youth to
meet income guidelines. Applications accepted between February 22 and April 16,
2015. Applications are available online at www.goprincegeorgescounty.com
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