Direct Care Therapist – Developmental Disabilities

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Join Our Team!

Therapeutic Program Worker

Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60

• Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start Date

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 health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

DODD Core Values

• 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 and achieving 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 of 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

Job Skills

Technical Skills

• Basic documentation, behavioral health, communications, customer service, vehicle operation

Professional Skills

• Listening, responsiveness, emotional intelligence, teamwork, confidentiality

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace prohibiting the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), as outlined in the posting.

Location and Schedule

Work Location: Cambridge Developmental Center, Cambridge, Ohio (Guernsey County)

Schedule: Full‑time, Variable hours

Union

OCSEA

EEO 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at EEO‑[e-mail].

Agency Contact

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