Therapeutic Program Worker

Job Description

Therapeutic Program Worker

(
260005GH
)

Organization
:

Developmental Disabilities - Tiffin Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

tyler.perry@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Ongoing
Work Location
:

Tiffin Developmental Center

600 North River Road

Tiffin

44883
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-Tiffin

Compensation
:

$23.28/hr increase to $23.65/hr after 120 days
Schedule
:

Part-time
Work Hours
:

1st (6:30a-2:30p)
Classified Indicator
:

Classified
Union
:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill
:

Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
:

Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills
:

Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork

Agency Overview
Join Our Team!
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

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee 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.

Job Description
Accepting applications for

Therapeutic Program Workers

(1st shift)
Join our team at the Tiffin Developmental Center!
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

Accepting applications for

Therapeutic Program Workers
- 1st (6:30a -2:30p)
Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour
1
st
Raise in 4 Months (increase to $23.65 per hour)
Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54 per hour ($55,203 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
Shift differential pay for 2
nd
& 3
rd
shift
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical Coverage Available the 1
st
of the Month Following Start Date
Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
View our full benefits package on our
Total Rewards website!

What does a Therapeutic Program Worker do?
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.
Key TPW Tasks:
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

Unusual Working Conditions:
May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run. Developmental centers operate 24/7, year-round.
Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position.
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Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English
vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high
school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).
For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational
activities, a valid driver's license is required.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Therapy/Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care
Supplemental Information
The final candidate selected for the 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 hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator email at
EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov
.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.

Requirements

Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English
vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high
school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).
For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational
activities, a valid driver's license is required.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Therapy/Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care