Therapeutic Program Worker-Intermittent

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,685 - 36,582; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off, including vacation and holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Job summary

A state developmental center in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) part-time to assist residents with daily living skills and promote independence. Responsibilities include helping with personal hygiene, planning activities, and documenting incidents. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include medical coverage and paid time off. The position is part-time, requiring a commitment to support individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with 5 or fewer points is required.
• No experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with daily living skills for independence.
• Completes various daily and monthly documentation tasks.
• Performs light housekeeping duties in the living areas.

Skills

Basic Documentation

Behavioral Health

Communications

Customer Service

Vehicle Operators

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Organization

Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location

Work Location: Columbus Developmental Center 1601 West Broad Street Columbus 43222-1087

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $22.60

Schedule

Schedule: Part-time

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

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

Agency Overview

Join our team at the Columbus Developmental Center!

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)
• Completes various daily, monthly documentation
• Includes documentation of any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to medication
• Performs 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]

Benefits

• 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
• Public Retirement Systems and Optional Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Additional Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic and English; high school diploma or equivalent per Ohio requirements
• For some positions, STNA certification or nurse aide registry may be required
• For positions requiring vehicle operation, a valid driver’s license is required
• Mandatory overtime may be required

Background Checks

The final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The final applicant selected will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. A positive test result will not be offered employment.

ADA and Drug-Free Workplace

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 ADA. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy.