Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional (Intermittent)
State of Ohio•Highland Hills, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker at Warrensville Developmental Center who supports residents with daily living skills and helps them become more independent and achieve their goals. Support varies according to each person’s needs and capabilities. The role includes assisting with personal care, communication, social and practical skills, active treatment activities, planning and shopping, documentation, light housekeeping, and redirecting unsafe actions. Mandatory overtime is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; the stated formal education qualifications also include arithmetic involving addition and subtraction, and reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
- Valid driver’s license with five or fewer points.
- No experience required.
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 documentation of unusual incidents and reactions to medication.
- Perform light housekeeping duties in living areas.
- Redirect unsafe actions to help bring about positive outcomes.
Benefits
- Multiple pay increases over the first 3.5 years of service, with an indicated end salary of $26.54 per hour for first-shift employees.
- Shift differential pay for second and third shifts.
- Tuition reimbursement through the Employee Development Program.
- Medical coverage available the first of the month following the start date.
- Free dental and vision after one year.
- Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
- Paid time off, including 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 and optional deferred compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
