Therapeutic Program Worker - Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on supporting adults in an inpatient hospital setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
• 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 The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Direct Support/Direct Care Technical Skills: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Customer Service
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.
• Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer.
• Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration.
• Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted.
• The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Help support and encourage daily living skills and assist with needs
• Complete various daily, weekly, and other required documentation
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed to maintain safety and infection control measures
• Observe and report changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents or injuries to 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 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed