Therapeutic Program Worker

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Program Worker supports adults in an inpatient hospital setting as they develop independent living and social skills. The role works directly with assigned consumers to implement personal and behavior plans and assist with hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The worker helps maintain a safe, supportive environment, de-escalates crises, models professional behavior, and transports consumers to appointments when necessary.

The position works with team members to develop individualized service plans, document consumer progress, and maintain a structured, clean, and supportive community. It also includes assisting with daily living needs, completing required documentation, performing light housekeeping for safety and infection control, observing and reporting changes in symptoms or behavior and any accidents or injuries to a Registered Nurse, redirecting unsafe actions, participating in appropriate interventions, and organizing and conducting patient group activities.

This is a permanent, full-time hourly classified position in the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit at Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare in Toledo, Ohio. The posted compensation is $23.26. Normal schedules include first shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), second shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.), and third shift (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.); work may include weekends and holidays as needed. The selected candidate generally begins at Step 1 of the applicable pay range, with an opportunity for an increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications and describe relevant qualifications in the online application. Official transcripts are required for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before a formal offer. The final selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary, or equivalent qualifications.
• For positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational, or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required.
• Submit official transcripts for any post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in an inpatient hospital setting in developing independent living and social skills.
• Work directly with assigned consumers to implement personal and behavior plans.
• Assist consumers with hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, social interactions, and other daily living needs.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment, de-escalate crises, and model professional behavior.
• Transport consumers to appointments as necessary.
• Work with team members to develop individualized service plans and document progress.
• Complete daily, weekly, and other required documentation.
• Perform light housekeeping as needed to maintain safety and infection control.
• Observe and report changes in symptoms or behavior, accidents, and injuries to a Registered Nurse.
• Redirect unsafe actions and participate in appropriate interventions to maintain a safe environment.
• Organize and conduct patient group activities.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after 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, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed