Therapeutic Program Worker - Intermittent

State of Ohio • Batavia, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center! Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available) 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.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and 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 and/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
• No experience required

Nice To Haves

• Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Direct Support/Direct Care Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operations Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

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 (examples include 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

• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED