Therapeutic Program Worker

State of Ohio•Tiffin, OH

8d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Therapeutic Program Workers (3rd shift) Join our team at the Tiffin Developmental Center! The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers - 3rd (10:40p -6:40a) Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour 1 st Raise in 4 Months (increase to $22.96 per hour) Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $25.77 per hour ($53,602 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay! Shift differential pay for 2 nd & 3 rd shift Tuition Reimbursement Medical Coverage Available the 1 st of the Month Following Start Date Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website! What does a Therapeutic Program Worker do? A Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker that helps residents with daily living skills and assists them with becoming more independent, to achieve their goals. Support given to the individual will vary based on each person’s needs and capabilities.

Requirements

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a 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 &/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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 (e.g., 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