Therapeutic Program Worker - Intermittent

State of Ohio • Batavia, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center! Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available) Who Are We? The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and speaking common English vocabulary.
• High school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).
• For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational and/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Direct Support/Direct Care
• Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operations
• Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Assists with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, communication, money management, etiquette, and social skills
• Implements active treatment activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room and pool
• Assists with planning and shopping activities (examples include shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments)
• Complete various daily, monthly documentation Including documentation any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to medication
• Perform light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED