Maryland Works

Maryland Works

Non-profit Organizations

Columbia, MD 1,298 followers

About us

We are a statewide membership association that expands employment and business ownership opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Our members include non-profit community service organizations and individual workforce development professionals who specialize in creating workforce and economic opportunities for thousands of motivated and qualified Marylanders with disabilities or those with other barriers to employment.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Columbia, MD
Type
Nonprofit

Locations

Employees at Maryland Works

Updates

  • Join us on March 5th for Revealing the Best Kept Secrets about Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver Programs! Few topics in the disability service system breed more confusion and misinformation than the Medicaid requirement for Medicaid Waiver programs. Medicaid Waiver programs provide intensive services in the community to certain groups of people with disabilities as an alternative to institutional services. Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/3PGW86e

    • Informational webinar flyer titled 'Revealing the Best Kept Secrets about Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver Programs.' Highlights include: details about eligibility for Medicaid Waiver Programs, myths clarified about financial requirements, information on coverage groups, working while remaining eligible, and asset or income thresholds for eligibility. The event is virtual, facilitated by Michael Dalto on March 5, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Organized by Maryland Works with their logo included.
  • Join us for Leveraging Your Strengths for Leadership Mastery this April! This engaging and resource-rich training series is tailored for individuals seeking to expand their leadership capabilities and create a lasting impact. Designed for leaders at all levels, this program equips participants to navigate challenging situations, think strategically, and ignite themselves and others to excel in today’s dynamic workplace. Connect with trainer Karen Jacobs: https://bit.ly/46OXJgw Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/40ndGJv

    •  Flyer for the "Leveraging Your Strengths for Leadership Mastery Series," facilitated by Karen Jacobs. This training series includes six modules, running from April 7 to April 17, 2025, with sessions on 4/7, 4/9, 4/11, 4/14, 4/16, and 4/17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Participants begin with a 10-minute PDP ProScan assessment to enhance communication, leadership styles, stress management, productivity, and motivation. Key topics include boosting leadership confidence, enhancing emotional intelligence, building resilience, applying conflict resolution strategies, and fostering team collaboration. The series also includes 30-minute “Ask the Coach” group sessions for real-world challenges. Registration required. Unlock your leadership potential through self-awareness and understanding of your strengths.
  • Join us on April 23rd for Providing Effective Employment Supports. During this session, participants will learn best practices, strategies, and tools for developing effective workplace supports. The role of the job coach will be discussed, including how to create an employment support plan, which ensures the new employee enters the job in the most inclusive manner possible. Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/3Cn8YU7

    • Flyer for a virtual training session hosted by Maryland Works, titled "Providing Effective Employment Supports," scheduled for April 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Participants will learn best practices, strategies, and tools for workplace supports, including the role of job coaches, creating inclusive employment support plans, systematic instruction, fading principles, natural supports, and fading plans. Additional topics include customized employment, self-employment, SSI/SSDI benefits awareness, rights and responsibilities, and Employment First principles and values. Facilitated by Kevin Walker and Tricia Zeltwanger. This training fulfills DDA training requirements. Registration required.
  • Join us on April 23rd for Creating a Meaningful Day! During this session, participants will learn strategies and tools for providing services and support to people participating in employment and community activities that are chosen by the person and aligned with their goals, desired outcomes, and vision for a good life. Attendees will learn the traits of a” community connector” and strategies to establish effective community partnerships. Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/40ofYby

    • Flyer for a virtual training session titled "Creating a Meaningful Day," scheduled for April 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Facilitated by Kevin Walker and Tricia Zeltwanger, the training is designed to meet DDA training requirements. Key topics include person-centered approaches to understand skills, interests, and support needs, developing person-centered schedules, strategic planning to align resources and build community partnerships, and community connector skills for fostering collaborations with businesses and volunteer organizations. Registration required.
  • Join us on April 24th for Managing Up, Down and Across. Managing Up, Down and Across is the everyday tool for building better relationships, seeing what’s needed and managing actions to get results. In today’s fast-paced society, learning the art of communication, relationship management and anticipating needs at every level are essential to succeed in the workplace and maintain a sense of balance and control. Connect with trainer Karen Jacobs: https://bit.ly/46OXJgw Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/42dx9Pz

    • Flyer for the virtual training session titled "Managing Up, Down, & Across," facilitated by Karen Jacobs, scheduled for April 24, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Key learnings include recognizing and removing communication barriers, developing a listening strategy to understand others' perspectives, identifying expectations and responding effectively through planning and communication methods, and navigating positive and productive relationships with managers, peers, and subordinates. Registration required.
  • Join us for Creating a Meaningful Day! Facilitated by Penn-Mar Human Services Consulting on February 12th from 1-4pm. To create a meaningful day, it requires knowing each person’s unique set of skills, interests, and support needs. Effective planning, development of community partnerships and aligning of resources is also crucial. Sign up: https://bit.ly/40xniCL

    •  Flyer for a virtual training session titled "Creating a Meaningful Day," scheduled for February 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Facilitated by Kevin Walker and Tricia Zeltwanger, the session focuses on key topics, including person-centered approaches to understand skills, interests, and support needs for creating meaningful schedules, strategic planning to align resources and build partnerships, and community connector skills for developing effective collaborations with businesses and volunteer organizations. This training meets DDA training requirements. Registration required.
  • Join us on February 12th from 9am-12pm for Providing Effective Employment Services. During this session, participants will learn best practices, strategies, and tools for developing effective workplace supports. The role of the job coach will be discussed, including how to create an employment support plan, which ensures the new employee enters the job in the most inclusive manner possible. Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/4hcnCwm

    • Flyer for a virtual training session hosted by Maryland Works, titled "Providing Effective Employment Supports." The session takes place on February 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Participants will learn best practices, strategies, and tools for workplace supports, including the role of job coaches, creating inclusive employment support plans, systematic instruction, fading principles, natural supports, and fading plans. Additional topics include customized employment, self-employment, SSI/SSDI benefits awareness, rights and responsibilities, and Employment First principles. Facilitators are Kevin Walker and Tricia Zeltwanger. Training fulfills DDA training requirements. Registration required.
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