Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional

Taleo; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Job summary

Cambridge Developmental Center in Cambridge, OH is hiring an Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker/Direct Support Professional. You will assist residents with daily living, support therapy activities, and help with planning and documentation in a 24/7 trauma-informed care setting.

There is mandatory overtime and a union (OCSEA). A valid driver’s license is preferred and the center offers medical coverage beginning the month after start date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and reliability in care duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Implement active treatment activities and supervise recreation/therapy sessions.
• Assist with planning and executing shopping and vocational activities.
• Complete daily and monthly documentation, including incident reports and medication reactions.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain safe living environments.
• Redirect unsafe actions and support positive outcomes for residents.

Skills

Direct Care

Listening

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Documentation

Behavioral Health

Communications

Customer Service

Vehicle Operators

Job description

Job Description - Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional (260006C0)

Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional ( 260006C0 )

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Cambridge Developmental Center 66737 Old 21 Road Cambridge 43725-8987

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Compensation

23.28

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Variable

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills

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

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] .

Benefits

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

DODD Core Values

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

Job Description

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

Additional 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 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

Technical Skills

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

Professional Skills

Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Supplemental Information

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.