Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional - (FT & PT)

Taleo; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $23.28/hr

First raise in 4 months

Shift differential on 2nd/3rd shifts

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage after start

Free dental & vision after 1 year

Vacation, sick, holiday and personal留e

Job summary

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Cambridge Developmental Center is seeking a Therapeutic Program Worker to provide direct support to residents, help with daily living skills, and promote independence.

Full-time or part-time roles with variable hours, unionized OCSEA, and a starting wage of $23.28 per hour plus incremental raises and benefits. Training and meaningful work in a trauma-informed environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Implements active treatment activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room and pool.
• Assists with planning and shopping activities.
• Completes daily and monthly documentation, including incident reporting and medication reactions.
• Performs light housekeeping in living areas.
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Direct Support/Direct Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Documentation

Behavioral Health

Communications

Customer Service

Vehicle Operators

Job description

Job Description - Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional - (FT & PT) (260006BZ)

Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional - (FT & PT) ( 260006BZ )

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].

Job Description

Benefits

• Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28
• 1 st Raise in 4 Months
• Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service.
• Shift differential pay for 2 nd & 3 rd shift (additional $0.60 per hour)
• 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
• 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. To learn more about DODD click here.

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, 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

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].

Qualifications (Extended)

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

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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

Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position.