Therapeutic Program Worker - Intermittent

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Ohio is seeking a Therapeutic Program Worker to assist residents with daily living skills and implement treatment activities. Responsibilities include providing personal care, documenting incidents, and performing light housekeeping. The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and competencies in English and basic arithmetic. This part-time role also involves mandatory overtime and may require working in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must possess arithmetic skills.
• Reading and writing skills in English necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities like bathing and grooming.
• Implement active treatment activities such as gym and swimming.
• Complete daily/monthly documentation for incidents.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Redirect unsafe actions to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Therapeutic Services

Direct Support/Direct Care

Basic Documentation

Behavioral Health

Communications

Customer Service

Vehicle Operations

Conflict Management

Listening

Responsiveness

Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Therapeutic Program Worker - Intermittent (2500005Q)

Hourly Pay: $22.60

Agency: Developmental Disabilities – Warrensville Developmental Center

Contact: [e-mail]

Location: Warrensville Developmental Center, 4325 Green Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128

Schedule: Part‑time, variable hours; Exempt from Union

Job Overview

Join our team at the Warrensville Developmental Center!

Work with residents to develop daily living and independent living skills.

Core Values

• Kindness & Empathy
• Collaboration
• Transparency
• Quality Innovation
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability

Responsibilities

• Assist with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, communication, money management, etiquette, and social skills.
• Implement active treatment activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room, and pool.
• Assist with planning and shopping activities (e.g., shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments).
• Complete daily/monthly documentation, including unusual incidents or medication reactions.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Redirect unsafe actions to promote positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with 5 points or fewer.
• No experience required.
• Must possess arithmetic skills and reading, writing, speaking English vocabulary.

Skills

• Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care.
• Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operations.
• Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork.

Unusual Work 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 required.

Equal Opportunity 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact our ADA Coordinator by email at [e-mail] .

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).