Therapeutic Program Worker - Intermittent

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Vacation & Leave

Shift Differential

Total Rewards

Job summary

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Therapeutic Program Worker at Warrensville Developmental Center. This part-time, on-site role supports residents with daily living skills and independence goals, providing direct care and active treatment activities.

You will document progress and assist with daily living tasks in a supportive environment. Starting pay is $23.28 per hour with incremental raises to $26.54 for first shift employees; shift differential applies to 2nd/3rd

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct care: assist residents with daily living skills and independence goals.
• Implement active treatment activities (gym, pavilion, activity room, pool).
• Assist with planning and shopping activities (e.g., shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments).
• Complete daily and monthly documentation, including incident or medication-related reports.
• Perform light housekeeping in living areas.
• Redirect unsafe actions to positive outcomes.

Skills

Basic Documentation

Behavioral Health

Communications

Customer Service

Vehicle Operators

Conflict Management

Emotional Intelligence

Listening

Responsiveness

Teamwork

Job description

Join our team at the Warrensville Developmental Center!

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers

Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 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!

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Warrensville Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Warrensville Development Ctr

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

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!

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.