Therapeutic Program Worker
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion, Partnership, Respect. Join Our Team! Accepting applications for a Therapeutic Program Worker. 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
- Direct Support/Direct Care
- Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position.
- May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run.
- 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.
- The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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 State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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
- Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
- Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start Date
- Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
- Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
- 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 )
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
