Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover and live their best lives.
Providence of Maryland (Providence) is a nonprofit organization committed to people, and to a community where every person is engaged, involved and contributing in ways that matter to them.
Since 1961, Providence has been working alongside people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Providence, our mission, vision, values, and beliefs guide us in all that we do on behalf of the people we support, their families, and advocates, those who support us in so many ways, and the community at large.
We are a leading non-profit supporting over 300 people in Maryland. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive mix of supports and services that are customized and specific to each person and their needs and goals through a person-first planning process. We are committed to supporting people within their community to advocate for and work toward the lives they want.
Providence: The First 60 Years
Mission
Vision
All people will have the opportunity to lead meaningful lives with real opportunities to grow and contribute to their communities in ways that are important to them.
Beliefs
At Providence, we are motivated by the following beliefs:
- We believe that all people can be contributing and engaged members of their communities.
- We believe that, with the right support, all people can work in meaningful jobs, earn competitive wages, and contribute to the world around them.
- We believe that community is meant for every person, regardless of their ability, and every person should be afforded the opportunity to live, learn, and work in their community.
- We believe that our Direct Support Staff is the foundation of our work.
Values
Our values are deeply held beliefs that guide our behavior and decision making. At Providence, we value:
- A Person Driven Culture: We are driven by our commitment to people and their interests, needs, values and goals for their life. This commitment guides how we support people and value the team members who deliver on our mission each day.
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging: We foster a passionate, diverse, engaged and collaborative team that embodies our inclusive work and identity.
- Community: We prioritize community connections and partnerships that support each person’s well-being, sense of belonging, and our engaged roles in the greater community.
- Meaningful Relationships: We nurture real connections among staff, the people we support, their families, and the community, understanding relationships are fundamental to our work.
- Strategic Innovation: We encourage bold ideas guided by a disciplined and entrepreneurial spirit.
- A Culture of Ownership: We promote autonomy, creative decision making, and accountability for the impact of our actions.
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