Company Profile
Warrensville Developmental Center
Company Overview
Warrensville Developmental Center (WDC) is located on 42 acres within the community of Highland Hills, Ohio. It is conveniently located to shopping malls and a community park, and currently serves 93 individuals who reside at the facility. Warrensville provides housing and training to people who are diagnosed with severe and profound mental retardation and need extensive supports in the areas of daily living, health care, and social skills development.
Company History
Since 1857, when Ohio accepted the first person with mental retardation into a public facility, it has recognized that some of its citizens require the special services these facilities can provide. Since that time, the care and programs offered by state-operated facilities have undergone drastic changes. While the fact remains that some individuals with severe challenges still require and benefit from the comprehensive and intensive services that a state-operated facility provides, the services are rendered in the safest possible environment, by competent, well-trained staff.
No resident is ever considered permanently placed at a developmental center, in fact from the time of placement, programs are developed to teach skills needed for a move to a less intensive setting. In addition to providing habilitation, centers provide extensive outreach services to county boards and other providers, including case consultation and staff training.
Benefits
Retirement plan through Ohio Public Employee's Retirement System (OPERS)