Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply in-person at 1440 West Prospect in Ashtabula, Ohio during normal business hours. Mon-Fri 9am-2pm. 

Yes. A person with a developmental disability can be employed by GLWF at age 18 and older, after they have graduated from highschool and have been approved for a waiver through the DODD. 

Both services are available for people using Individual Options, Level One, and SELF waivers. Both services can be implemented at GLWF.

Day Habiliation programs are designed for adults with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities. They are community-based programs, like GLWF, that help them find opportunities to explore their strengths while learning vital daily life skills. At day programs, they engage with the community, learn skills to help them be more independent, and have a safe and fun place to connect and make friends. ADS - Adult Day Services.

Vocational Habilitation is often called Voc Hab for short. It is a service which provides learning and work experiences, including volunteer work, that help to develop general skills that lead to integrated community employment in a job that matches the person's interests, strengths, priorities, and abilities.

Department of Developmental Disabilities | Ohio.gov 

There is an abundance of information on their website to get you started and to be able to refer to when you need to. If you are looking to see if your child qualifies for DODD services, you can contact Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities by phone at 440-335-1587.

Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Home (ashtabuladd.org)

The Individual Service Plan (ISP) outlines specific, person-centered services and supports necessary for an individual with developmental disabilities. This plan is required in order for that person to remain healthy and safe during daily living. The caregiver, the individual and your SSA (Service Support Administration) will work with you in creating an ISP for your loved one with their specific needs. 

Yes, we provide transportation to and from Greenelight Workforce for the people we support.

A Lasting Impression individuals will be transported into the community activities by their DSP.

A DSP, or Direct Support Professional, is someone who works with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live their life to the fullest and engage in their communities. 

DSPs are caregivers, teachers, mentors, confidants, and much more to the people that they support. They enable independence, teach new skills, and encourage and support full community participation. 

A DSP can be self-employed and work alone as an independent provider, managing their own work schedule, or be the employee of a provider agency like A Lasting Impression & Greenelight Workforce where they may work with a team of other DSP's to provide support in residential, community, or vocational settings.  Either way, the duties of a DSP are guided by the person-centered ISP and the needs of the people being served. 

Yes. Participant-Directed Homemaker/Personal Care (PD/HPC) will be provided by Charisse Ali, LLC DBA A Lasting Impresson.

Some requirements include, but are not limited to, a background check, First Aid/CPR training & a high school diploma or GED. 

A DSP that will also be a driver is required to take a drug test, and have a health clearance from your physician. GLWF will provide you with all the training you need to be succesful as a DSP. 

Do you have a compassion and heart to help others? This may be a great career for you. Contact us today and we can discuss it in more detail with you.  

Here at Greenelight Workforce & A Lasting Impression, we start our staff employees at $16- $18 an hour depending on background, certifications such as CPR, First Aid and experience. You will also get mileage reimbursement. For more information, contact the owner, Charisse Ali. 

GLWF in Ashtabula opened their doors September 1, 2009. A.L.I. was certified June 2015. GLWF-Dorset was approved for services in November 2024.