To ensure the safety and well-being of our individuals, NCIA’s residential counselors provide 24-hour awake supervision, with staffing ratios determined by individual needs. Our counselors receive all training as required by Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration, as well as training in blood-borne pathogens in accordance with OSHA guidelines (29 CFR §1910.1030).

They also receive training in the special needs of our individuals, which may include, but is not limited to, behavior treatment plans and behavioral supports and interventions, use of mechanical devices and supports, diabetes and asthma management, special dietary requirements, and seizure intervention and follow-up. Our mental health staff include a psychiatrist who serves as medical director, as well as a full-time licensed psychologist, psychology associates, registered nurses, and case management staff.