Therapeutic Program Worker - 1st shift

State of Ohio; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage Available the 1st of

Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year

Generous Benefits Package Includingvac

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Therapeutic Program Worker for the 1st shift at the Tiffin Developmental Center. This direct-care role supports residents with daily living skills and independence, with a starting wage of $23.28/hr and a scheduled raise after 120 days to $23.65/hr.

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision coverage after the start date, and a generous leave package. The position is part-time, on-site in Tiffin, Ohio, with union representation by OCSEA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal arithmetic, and reading/writing in English.
• Valid driver’s license if operating a vehicle to transport residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with eating, bathing, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Support daily living skills to foster independence and goal attainment.
• Implement activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room and pool.
• Assist with planning and shopping activities and daily documentation.
• Perform light housekeeping and safety redirecting as needed.
• Complete daily, monthly reports and document unusual incidents.

Skills

Direct Response/Direct Care

Basic Documentation

Behavioral Health

Communications

Customer Service

Vehicle Operators

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Therapeutic Program Worker - 1st shift (260005GH)

Therapeutic Program Worker - 1st shift (260005GH)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Tiffin Developmental Center 600 North River Road Tiffin 44883

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-Tiffin

Compensation : $23.28/hr increase to $23.65/hr after 120 days

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours : 1st (6:30a-2:30p)

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators

Agency Overview

Join Our Team!

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

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.

Job Description

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (1st shift)

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

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers - 1st (6:30a -2:30p)

Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour

• 1 st 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 ($55,203 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
• Shift differential pay for 2 nd & 3 rd shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Coverage Available the 1 st 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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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

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.

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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 is required.

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

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care

Supplemental Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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

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.