Director, Employment & Community Inclusion

National Center On Institutions And; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Floating Holidays

Job summary

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc. Baltimore, MD is seeking a Director of Employment & Community Inclusion to lead Meaningful Day and Employment Services, develop partnerships, and advance inclusive employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role oversees programs, budgeting, and compliance with HCBS and Maryland regulations, staff development, and performance metrics while building a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to meaningful

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in employment or day support settings.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience, including 5 years in senior leadership.
• ACRE certification required; CESP certification preferred (required within 12 months of hire if not already obtained).
• Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid Maryland Driver’s License with fewer than 3 points.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and strategic growth of Meaningful Day and Employment Services programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop program staff while fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with HCBS Waiver requirements, CMS Final Rule, LTSS Maryland, COMAR regulations, and NCIA policies.
• Manage program budgets, staffing, documentation, billing, and performance metrics.
• Develop partnerships with employers, community organizations, funding agencies, and families.
• Advance initiatives related to community employment, customized employment, volunteerism, and community inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Relationship-building

Project management

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc - Baltimore, MD 21244 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary Job Shift: Day Job Category: Management

At NCIA, you'll join a mission-driven family dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives. As the Director of Employment & Community Inclusion, you'll lead impactful programs, build community partnerships, and create pathways to employment and inclusion that transform lives. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture where employees are valued, successes are celebrated, and meaningful work is paired with a strong sense of teamwork, purpose, and fun.

NCIA is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director, Employment & Community Inclusion to provide strategic and operational leadership for its Meaningful Day Program. This role oversees program operations, staff development, compliance, budgeting, community partnerships, and employment initiatives that support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful community participation and competitive employment outcomes.

NCIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

We believe in investing in our employees. NCIA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, floating holidays, and other benefits that support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and strategic growth of Meaningful Day and Employment Services programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop program staff while fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with HCBS Waiver requirements, CMS Final Rule, LTSS Maryland, COMAR regulations, and NCIA policies.
• Manage program budgets, staffing, documentation, billing, and performance metrics.
• Develop partnerships with employers, community organizations, funding agencies, and families.
• Advance initiatives related to community employment, customized employment, volunteerism, and community inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in employment or day support settings.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience, including 5 years in senior leadership.
• ACRE certification required; CESP certification preferred (required within 12 months of hire if not already obtained).
• Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid Maryland Driver’s License with fewer than 3 points.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of criminal background screening, fingerprinting, and drug testing.