2nd Shift Therapeutic Program Worker/ Direct Support Professional

State of Ohio; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Therapeutic Program Worker at the Tiffin Developmental Center in Tiffin, Ohio. The role supports residents with daily living skills and independence, applying individualized plans to help achieve goals.

Typical shift is 2:20PM to 10:50PM with a compensation of 23.28 rising to 23.65 after 120 days. This is a permanent, full-time position with extended hours and mandatory overtime at times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal arithmetic, basic reading/writing, and English communication skills.
• For vehicular transport roles, valid driver’s license with minimal points.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with eating, bathing, toileting, hygiene, dressing and social skills.
• Implement active treatment activities in gym, pavilion, activity room and pool.
• Support planning and shopping activities and vocational skills.
• Complete daily and monthly documentation, incident reporting and medication reactions.
• Perform light housekeeping in living areas.
• Redirect unsafe actions to foster positive outcomes.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Details

• Compensation: 23.28 increase to 23.65 after 120 days
• Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
• Work Hours: 2:20PM - 10:50PM
• Classified Indicator: Classified
• Union: OCSEA
• Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care
• Work Location: 600 North River Road Tiffin, Ohio, 44883-1107 United States

Who We Are

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

What You'll 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.

• 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.

Additional Information

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 [e-mail]

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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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 with less than 6 points is required.

• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care