Employment Opportunities for Everyone
Karen Johnson, Director of Employment and Community Inclusion supports individuals with ID/DD in the pursuit of employment. Our Direct Support Specialists help assess each person’s strengths and vocational interests. Job Developers assist in the job search process, helping people find that perfect job! Once employed, we provide on-the-job training and job coaching to optimize successful outcomes.
In addition, NCIA’s business service department focuses on obtaining commercial, state and federal contracts to employ people with disabilities.
Business Services provides a range of services to organizations including state and local governments. NCIA currently operates 14 contracts, delivering high quality services at multiple sites in the State of Maryland. Business Services has an integrated workforce that includes almost 100 people with disabilities. An example is NCIA’s contract with the Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) for snow removal of the MTA parking lots at eight different sites. NCIA’s workforce provides a range of services, from operating frontend loaders to sanitizing public buildings, we do it all!
“I love my job! My favorite part of working is during the summer when we get to work outdoors.”
-I95 Crew Member
“We received an “A” on our compliance rating from the State/SHA for 2021 for I95 contract”
“We appreciate the partnership with NCIA to advance employment opportunities for Marylanders with disabilities”
– MD Works
“NCIA and their team have done a remarkable job at keeping our facility in pristine conditions. They do a wonderful job.”
-Catonsville Courthouse Employee
Our
Programs
Community Living/Residential
Helping adults with physical/intellectual disabilities or complex needs live independently.
Employment
Programs
Growth-focused community, facility, and virtual job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Day and Community-Based Services
Care for adults with physical/intellectual disabilities that nurtures physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Vocational Training Center
Helping previously incarcerated, veterans, and homeless adults secure life-changing jobs and futures.
Youth in Transition School
Helping students with autism, emotional disabilities, and/or intellectual disabilities to learn and thrive.
Criminal Justice
Services
Providing sentencing advocacy and other services for defense attorneys, defendants, inmates, and court systems nationwide.
YOU CAN HELP TOO!
Support the employment of our individuals by giving to the NCIA Foundation today!