Therapeutic Program Worker

State of Ohio; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage Available

Free Dental & Vision

Generous Benefits Package

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center in Toledo, OH is seeking a Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) to provide direct care and support to residents. Shifts are 2pm-10:20pm, part-time, with pay starting at $23.28 per hour and progression to $26.54 for first-shift staff, plus overtime opportunities.

The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, documenting care, and applying active treatment activities, with a comprehensive benefits package and tuition

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• STNA certification or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry for some positions.
• Valid driver’s license required for transportation of residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, communication, money management, etiquette and social skills.
• Implement active treatment activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room and pool.
• Assist with planning and shopping activities (e.g., shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments).
• Complete daily and monthly documentation including reporting unusual incidents or medication reactions.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

STNA certification / Ohio Nurse Aide Registry

Valid driver’s license

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center

Work Location: 1101 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 43614, United States

Compensation: $23.28

Schedule: Permanent - Part Time

Work Hours: 2pm-10:20pm 2nd shift

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

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

Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour

1st 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 for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!

• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• 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.

DODD Core Values

Kindness & Empathy – All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.

Collaboration – We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.

Transparency – We are accessible and visible in our business practices.

Quality Innovation – The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.

Inclusiveness – Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.

Accountability – We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

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
• 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).
• Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
• 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: Direct Support/Direct Care

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.