Therapeutic Program Worker

State of Ohio•Tiffin, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.
May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run.

Nice To Haves

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