Therapeutic Program Worker: Direct Care & Growth

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Cambridge (OH); On-site; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision after 1 year

Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal/

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Cambridge Developmental Center in Ohio is seeking a Therapeutic Program Worker to provide direct care, help residents develop daily living skills, and support their path toward greater independence.

The role involves assisting with activities, documenting care, coordinating planning and shopping, and contributing to a team that values dignity and safety. The position offers starting pay, raises, tuition reimbursement, and substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with daily living activities (eating, bathing, toileting, dressing).
• Implements active treatment activities (gym, pavilion, pool, activity room).
• Assists with planning and shopping activities.

Skills

Listening

Responsiveness

Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28
• 1st Raise in 4 Months
• Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service.
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift (additional $0.60 per hour)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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
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Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Worker

• Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28
• 1st Raise in 4 Months
• Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service.
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift (additional $0.60 per hour)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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
• View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website!
  

Who Are We?

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. To learn more about DODD click here.

DODD Core Values

To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect
  
  

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
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points.
• No experience required
  
  

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 by email at [e-mail].

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 equivalent. Pursuant to Chapter 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/Therapeutical Services, Direct Support/Direct Care

Job Skills

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills

Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Confidentiality

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Cambridge Developmental Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Professional Skills

Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and support to people with developmental disabilities.We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

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 by email at [e-mail] .