About Us

ABOUT US

Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit organization created by and for people with disabilities. We are an advocacy, information and educational center that promotes independent living and empowerment for people with all types of disabilities.

Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living provides residents of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties access to use community resources and services to enhance their independence.

Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living pledges to provide the highest level of instruction to consumers with disabilities in life skills, job readiness training, peer mentoring, and peer supports. We sincerely believe that if one can dream it, one can do it alone or with our assistance.

OUR
MISSION

Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living, Inc. (SMCIL) is a non-residential, non-profit community based human service agency focused on providing services and advocacy to empower individuals living with disabilities to lead self-directed, independent and productive lives in their community of choice in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties.

Supporting people living with

disabilities to lead self-directed independent lives

Board Of Directors

Christy Bishop

President

John Brabazon

Member

Lidiya Belyovska

Executive Director

Julie Randall

Vice President

Phil Horne

Member

Penny Brueggemann

Treasurer

Our Staff

Lidiya Belyovska

Executive Director
lbelyovska@smcil.org
Executive Director oversees and administers the total operations of the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL) as set by the Board of Directors guidelines.

Pamela Ford

Deputy Executive Director/Transistion Manager
pford@smcil.org
Deputy Executive Director supports the Executive Director and manages programs and staff on a day to day basis. As Transition Manager, provide outreach, education, advocacy, and peer support. Peer support will be available for nursing facility residents and their caregivers as well as students and their families.

Stacy Tobin

IL/AT Specialist
stobin@smcil.org
The Independent Living/Assistive Technology Specialist (IL/AT) supports the needs of individuals living with disabilities through our Five Core Services. The IL/AT Specialist also manages our Assistive Technology grants and the Southern Maryland Regional Assistive Technology Loan Library.

Jerry Taylor

Peer Coordinator/Veterans Support
jtaylor@smcil.org
The Peer Coordinator assists individuals with the transition from nursing facilities to the community. As Veterans Support Coordinator, assist in the operation of the Disabled Veterans Support Network meetings.

Aracelis Torres

Office Fiscal Administrator
atorres@smcil.org
The Office Fiscal Support staff member provides leadership in the financial, administrative, and records management functions of the agency by implementing and ensuring compliance with all grant requirements and the guidelines of the general accounting procedures.

Jobs at SMCIL

Full-Time Licensed Social Worker - for Supports Planning Agency

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of Human Services and some experience in case management or person-centered planning. Must be willing to travel in the Southern Maryland region including Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties and provide resources for those with disabilities. Competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package.

Please send resumes to Lidiya Belyovska at lbelyovska@smcil.org

Part-Time Case Manager – for Supports Planning Agency

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of Human Services and some experience in case management or person-centered planning. Must be willing to travel in the Southern Maryland region including Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties and provide resources for those with disabilities. Competitive salary based on experience.

Please send resumes to Lidiya Belyovska at lbelyovska@smcil.org