Therapeutic Program Worker - Supplemental Workforce - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Program Worker collaborates with consumers and professionals to create and implement individualized service plans and behavior plans, monitors consumer progress, and recommends plan revisions as needed. The role contributes to residential program development and direction, supports the residential team, and participates in meetings and committees. It also involves maintaining timely and accurate documentation, helping keep the residential facility clean and orderly, attending required training, and following agency policies and safety procedures.

This is an ETA Established Term Appointment that supplements the permanent workforce. It is temporary for 10 months, with possible extensions, and is based at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare in Massillon, Ohio. Hours are variable and as needed, with no guarantee of hours; workers may work 25–80+ hours per two-week pay period depending on availability and hospital needs. The position may involve day, afternoon, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. A four-week, Monday-through-Friday, full-time orientation must be completed. The role may involve exposure to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic, including addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary, or the equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications.
• Complete a four-week full-time orientation held on business days, Monday through Friday.
• For positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers to activities, a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with consumers and professionals to create and implement individualized service plans and behavior plans tailored to each consumer's needs.
• Monitor and assess consumer progress and recommend revisions to service plans and behavior plans as needed.
• Participate in program development and direction, follow guidelines set by the Program Director, and contribute to the residential support team's service plan.
• Attend agency, program staff, and consumer meetings, as well as relevant committees, to facilitate program objectives and share insights on consumer needs.
• Complete accurate and timely records, logs, and documentation concerning consumer observations, behavioral changes, progress, and service interactions.
• Help maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the residential facility on a daily basis.
• Attend required training sessions and follow agency policies on computer and software usage.
• Maintain a professional, friendly demeanor when interacting with visitors and the community.
• Follow established safety practices, procedures, and agency policies to help ensure a safe environment for consumers and staff.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
• 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
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed