Therapeutic Program Worker

State of Ohio • Gallipolis, OH

19d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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. To learn more about DODD click here . Join our team at the Gallipolis Developmental Center! Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available) 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 $24.66 per hour ($51,293 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! 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. To learn more about DODD click here . Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio DODD Core Values: To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families: Kindness & Empathy – All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other. Collaboration – We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust. Transparency – We are accessible and visible in our business practices. Quality Innovation – The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence. Inclusiveness – Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly. Accountability – We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly. 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
• No experience required
• 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.
• Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

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

Benefits

• Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $24.66 per hour ($51,293 per year) for first shift employees.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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