Woodhaven is a non-profit organization that truly believes in employee unique skills. As a 1-year employee at Woodhaven, I am pleased with the diverse and inclusive work environment. It feels great to come to work as my authentic self and for others I work with to accept me for me! We support individuals and families with all abilities and strive to make a difference in the lives of those served.
. As our son became older and heavier our ability to care full time for him at our home became unmanageable. We searched and prayed about the best solution and was referred to Woodhaven in Columbia Mo. We were so nervous and apprehensive to have our son live somewhere without us. But he (and we) found a loving , caring home with staff that were and are totally devoted to him and his care. He is non-verbal, w/c user, tube fed, very low IQ and has seizures so he requires total care. He has now lived at a Woodhaven's ISL since 2001. We have always felt comfortable with Woodhaven's staffs ability to keep our son safe, healthy and happy. Woodhaven has been a life saver for our family.
My son has lived in a behavioral group home with Woodhaven for 12 years. He has benefitted from having his own space which has benefitted his sensory needs. We gained peaceful nights sleeping because he rarely slept through the night when he lived at home. His speech has increased and become clearer...something that is very rare in the autism world for an adult to speak more! We get to enjoy him instead of dealing constantly with aggression both physical and property destruction. He has become more mature and calmer since joining Woodhaven. We're thankful for the Woodhaven team and for the staff that have loved our Steven too.
Woodhaven is an amazing origination. They care for their individuals with such love. They give them a new meaning to living independently. The individuals get to experience things that most with their disabilities don't get to enjoy. They are also full of smiles and laughter. I love being able to visit with them when they come into the office. I have made lifelong friends with so many of our individuals.
Woodhaven is an amazing non profit that provides the highest quality care for individuals with disabilities. I am proud to be an employee of this great organization for almost 27 years
The Woodhaven team is an amazing group of professionals. With safety and inclusion they encourage and assist individuals with all levels of ability. When I see an individual with a Woodhaven Direct Support Professional, whether on foot or in a wheelchair, they have a big smile on their face and are genuinely happy to be out and about, saying hello to everyone, communicating their stories in their own way. It's clear that they are excited about this moment, where they are and what they're doing. Confident, secure and happy to do things and go places, like everyone else. Woodhaven plays a crucial role in facilitating these moments by helping individuals overcome challenges, so that challenges aren't what is focused on. It's so inspiring.
Woodhaven is an amazing place that treats all of their individuals like family. They are very active in getting them out into the community and making sure they are involved in different opportunities. They truly care about their individuals and their wellbeing.
Woodhaven is an amazing non-profit that has been around since 1964. Starting as a campus for children with developmental disabilities, Woodhaven now serves over 100 adults through the residential program, where these individuals live in their own homes throughout the community. Woodhaven has multiple programs to fit the various needs of this minority, and they have helped many students with neurodiversities further their education and in most cases, find lasting employment. We are so grateful to have a place like Woodhaven in our community.