Therapeutic Program Worker - Intermittent

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 26,458 - 37,682; Part time

Job summary

Ohio’s Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) seeks Therapeutic Program Workers to support residents with daily living skills and independence in the Southwest Ohio Developmental Center. The role involves direct care, routine documentation, and participation in planned activities to promote well-being.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers part-time shifts with variable hours, onsite at the Southwest Developmental Center in Clermont County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diver license with 5 or fewer points required where applicable.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, and grooming.
• Support daily living skills to help residents become more independent.
• Plan and participate in activities (gym, pavilion, pool)
• Assist with planning and shopping activities (shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments)
• Complete daily and monthly documentation, including incident reporting and reactions to medication
• Perform light housekeeping in living areas
• Redirect unsafe actions to promote positive outcomes

Skills

Therapy/therapeutical services

Direct support/direct care

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic documentation

Behavioral health

Communications

Vehicle operations

Job description

DODD Core Values

To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:

• Kindness and 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 (examples include 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

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and 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 and/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 Operations

Professional Skills

Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

Lori Finch; [e-mail] or 513-735-8221

Unposting Date: Sep 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location: Southwest Developmental Center

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia

Compensation: $23.28/hr.

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: Variable

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: OCSEA

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

Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork

Agency Overview: Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!

Accepting applications for

Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available)

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.