Add Vocation Services

The ADD operating philosophy has always been to develop programs and services that address the critical needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. One of the areas of greatest need is vocational training and career development. In order to address that need, ADD has developed a new vocational program that provides training and employment opportunities in Central Ohio.

Program highlights include:

  • Small work groups with a staff ratio not to exceed 1:6 employee participants.
  • Competitive wages paid to employees – at least minimum wage.
  • Five hour workdays and the opportunity to work from 1 to 5 days per week,
  • Support staff who are knowledgable about individuals with disabilities as well as the work to be completed at the job site.
  • Job-specific training provided to employees prior to starting work.
  • Development of skills that can lead to community employment.
  • Individual responsibility for getting the job done and doing the job well.
  • Promotion of social interaction and development of work appropriate social skills.
  • Transportation provided to and from the worksite in agency owned vehicles.

Individuals who choose to participate in this program will be employees of ADD Vocational Services, LLC, an Ohio company owned by the the Association for the Developmentally Disabled (ADD). The mission of ADD Vocational Services, LLC is to provide vocational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Janitorial opportunities will be in crews that work at various ADD service locations. The mat cleaning service will pickup, clean (using steam cleaning equipment) and return walk-off mats to various ADD service locations.

The goal of the ADD’s Vocational Services Program is to develop a series of small businesses in which employee participants can receive vocational training and job opportunitieswhile earning competetive wages.Higher wages will allow for greater independence and a higher quality of life for employee participants.

Individuals who wish to participate in ADD Vocational Services:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have Vocational Habilitation and Supported Employment Enclave services included in their ISP, if waiver eligible.
  • Should have no severe behavior problems that present a risk to themselves or others.
  • Must be free of communicable diseases.

For more information on this exciting new opportunity, please contact the Manager of ADD Vocational Services at (614) 571-8067 or via email at Vocational@addohio.org