Therapeutic Program Worker (FT/PT)

State of Ohio • Batavia, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma-informed care agency focused on implementing its core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. DODD oversees 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. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). 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. DODD Core Values include Kindness and Empathy, Collaboration, Transparency, Quality Innovation, Inclusiveness, and Accountability. 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

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and speaking common English vocabulary.
• High school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
• No experience required

Nice To Haves

• For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required.
• 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