Therapeutic Program Worker – Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Vacation & Leave

Shift differential pay

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Disabilities in Ohio seeks a Therapeutic Program Worker to assist residents with daily living skills and promote independence at the Gallipolis Developmental Center. This part-time, permanent role focuses on direct care and daily activities, with varied hours to support residents' goals.

The position emphasizes active treatment activities, documentation, and personal care support within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
• Must possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence per Ohio rules.
• STNA certification or Ohio Nurse Aide Registry eligibility may be required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• 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 unusual incidents or medication reactions.
• Perform light housekeeping duties in the living areas.
• Assist with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center

Work Location:

2500 Ohio Avenue

Gallipolis, Ohio, 45631-1699

United States

Compensation: $23.28 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Part Time

Work Hours: Varies

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

Who We Are

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. To learn more about DODD.

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.

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

Additional Information

• 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 include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
• 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!

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 )

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).

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&rsquos 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.