2nd Shift Therapeutic Program Worker/ Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker at the Tiffin Developmental Center who supports residents with daily living skills and helps them build independence and achieve personal goals. Support is tailored to each resident’s needs and capabilities. The role includes personal care, active treatment activities, community and appointment-related activities, documentation, light housekeeping, and redirecting unsafe actions toward positive outcomes. The position is permanent, full-time, and scheduled for 2:20 PM to 10:50 PM. Compensation is $23.28 per hour, increasing to $23.65 after 120 days. Mandatory overtime is required. Developmental centers operate 24 hours a day, year-round.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic, including addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
- A high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence, as required for Department of Developmental Disabilities positions.
- For positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational, or occupational activities, a valid driver's license with fewer than 6 points is required, or equivalent qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
- Support residents with 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 reports of unusual incidents and reactions to medication.
- Perform light housekeeping duties in living areas.
- Redirect unsafe actions to help achieve positive outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
