Therapeutic Program Worker - Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Therapeutic Program Worker provides direct support to people with developmental disabilities at the Cambridge Developmental Center. The role assists residents with personal care, communication, money management, etiquette, and social skills, and supports their participation in active treatment and community-based activities. The position also includes documentation, light housekeeping, and redirecting unsafe actions. The center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours are variable and mandatory overtime is required. The role may involve exposure to unpredictable resident behavior and physical activities such as bending, stooping, standing, lifting, and running.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
- A high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F)(1)(c).
- Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run.
- Must be able to work mandatory overtime.
Responsibilities
- Assist with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
- Assist residents with communication, money management, etiquette, and social skills.
- Implement active treatment activities, including activities in the gym, pavilion, activity room, and pool.
- Assist with planning and shopping activities, including shopping, vocational skills, and hair appointments.
- Complete daily and monthly documentation, including reports of unusual incidents and reactions to medication.
- Perform light housekeeping duties in living areas.
- Redirect unsafe actions to help bring about positive outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
