Spring Dell can bid jobs as small as a 100 piece mailer or as large as a 50,000 phone book bagging contract.We do a variety of work from mailers, packaging, sorting, labeling, assembling, etc.
SpringDellCenter supports mental and physical disabilities. Some of the disabilities we support include, but are definitely not limited to, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Autism, Quadriplegia and Organic Brain Disorder.
- Do you have a waiting list for services?
In June 2006, 13 new individuals began receiving supports through SpringDellCenter and for the first time in SpringDellCenter’s history we had to begin a waiting list.Whether or not an individual will be put on the waiting list depends on the specific service or program the individual will be participating in. SpringDellCenter takes pride in the quality of services we provide and does not want to jeopardize this even though we wish we could support everyone who inquires about our program.
- What steps do I take to be considered for services through SpringDellCenter?
Two levels of services are offered; short-term and long-term. Short-term services are funded through the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).These services are typically granted for persons with disabilities desiring to enter the workforce for the first time or who have previously been in the workforce but faced a disability that limited this opportunity. Typically these persons only require brief or limited employment services/assistance.If you or your family member has a disability that creates a barrier to employment, you should contact the Charles County DORS office located in Waldorf, MD. They will guide you through the appropriate steps to receive short-term services through SpringDellCenter.DORS recognizes a wide range of disabilities to include but not limited to: learning disabilities, mental retardation, mental illness, physical limitations, etc.
Long-term services are funded through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).These services are typically granted for persons requiring ongoing and continuous care, assistance and support.If you or your family member requires long- term services, you should contact the Charles County Resource Coordination office to apply for funding to accommodate the needed services.This is the first step in receiving services from SpringDell Center.The Resource Coordination office will guide you through the remaining process.This entire process can be rather timely as there are numerous persons requiring services in the State of Maryland.
For more information contact: any Director at 301-934-4561 or by email.
- How can I interview someone for a position opening?
Spring Dell Center encourages all individuals to advance towards individual placement employment opportunities. Employers are asked to be specific with job tasks when asking an employee. A Spring Dell Center supervisor will then match needed skills with invididuals looking for employment. Once the job is secured, a Spring Dell staff will assist in training the individual and will provide on-going follow-up.
- If our family member receives services from Spring Dell Center, will transportation be provided?
Spring Dell Center will make every effort to transport Individuals receiving services. There may be some limiitation or restrictions based on seating capacity of the bus in your area, the level of assistance needed or ones ability to safely ride without an aide. Although Spring Dell Center would like to transport everyone that receives our services, regulations state that our transportation role is to assist with transportation, which may mean helping the family arrange alternative transportation options to and from Spring Dell Center.
- Is there a fee for transportation services?
Spring Dell Center does not charge a fee; however, donations are greatly encouraged and appreciated. An individual's funding plan provides some funding for transportation, but it is not enough to cover our transportation expenses. Recently, with the dramatic rise in fuel costs, our budget has not been able to keep up. This fiscal year we anticipate a deficit of $170,000, which must be subsidized by other agency departments. Your contributions will help defray this deficit.
- Are aides provided on the bus routes?
Spring Dell Center does not provide aides on the buses. Should certain behaviors or situations require an aide, Spring Dell Center would assist in finding alternative means of funding for an aide or selecting alternative transportation.
- What are the hours of transportation?
Spring Dell Center has nine (9) bus routes transporting individuals to our Day Program, located at 6040 Radio Station Road and to various employment locations. These routes operate Monday through Friday. Each route is a little different, but the earliest morning pickup time is 6:00 am. and the latest afternoon drop off time is 5:15 pm.. Supported Employment also provides transportation for individuals on contract crews and those times vary with each contract.
Spring Dell Center hires professional drivers. Driver applicants should have a Maryland Commerical Driver's License, Class B or C, with a passenger endorsement, and be at least 21 years of age. If a position is available on a non-CDL bus; a regular licensee with a clean driving record would be considered, with the provision of working towards a CDL.
~ Sponsor an event or function ~ Volunteer at the agency ~ Employ individuals through the program ~ Offer Pro-Bono Services ~ Contract Services, such as mailers, assembly and clerical ~ Allow an agency rep to do a presentation at your business about SpringDellCenter
- How do I develop business partnerships with Spring Dell Center?
Spring Dell Center offers a large supported employment network with over forty local business partnerships developed.The Supported Employment Department’s mission is to assist people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment, and to accommodate the specific needs of each person offering on and off site services.One example of this is our Work Readiness Program designed to accommodate all levels of disabilities in employment preparation, job development, and retention.Staff support people by providing all the skills anyone may require seeking, obtaining, and maintaining employment such as resume writing, job searching, dressing for success, time management, interviewing skills, on the job training, and so on. We promote qualified and educated employees, while providing hands-on learning and support upon entry into any position.Staff further assist people in the workforce by providing ongoing and continued support throughout a person’s term of employment.
The Supported Employment department also offers crew-based services in the custodial, retail, and assembly line fields.Crews are defined as five or more people with disabilities who are provided constant support from an agency staff.We currently operate two custodial crews and four retail crews. Spring Dell also collaborates with businesses to provide onsite contract services such as mail preparation, assembly work, packaging, etc.
Business partnerships are created through businesses independently employing one of our participants, or through a contractual agreement between the business and Spring Dell Center.The contractual agreement assigns restitution directly to Spring Dell and in turn Spring Dell directs the restitution to the participants.
