Therapeutic Program Worker

State of Ohio•Toledo, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) provides direct care to residents with developmental disabilities, helping them with daily living skills and supporting greater independence and personal goals. The type of support varies according to each resident’s needs and capabilities. The position is based at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center in Toledo, Ohio, and is permanent, part-time, with a 2:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. second-shift schedule. The State of Ohio describes its work as supporting Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. The Department of Developmental Disabilities is a trauma-informed care agency focused on health and safety, community participation, and opportunities for meaningful employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; the stated minimum qualifications also require formal education in arithmetic including addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
Valid driver’s license with five or fewer points. A driver’s license is required for positions involving operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational, or occupational activities.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
Support communication, money management, etiquette, and social skills.
Implement active treatment activities, including activities in the gym, pavilion, activity room, and pool.
Assist with planning and shopping activities, including shopping, vocational skills, and hair appointments.
Complete daily and monthly documentation, including documentation of unusual incidents and reporting reactions to medication.
Perform light housekeeping duties in living areas.
Redirect unsafe actions to help bring about positive outcomes.

Benefits

Shift differential pay for second- and third-shift employees.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical coverage available the first of the month following the start date.
Free dental and vision coverage after one year, as stated in the posting.
Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
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.
Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
Multiple pay increases during the first 3.5 years of service; the posting states an end salary of $26.54 per hour for first-shift employees.