Therapeutic Program Worker / Mental Health Therapeutic Aide - Supplemental Workforce (ETA)

Ohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Athens, Ohio to assist adults in a residential setting. This role includes implementing service plans, managing personal care tasks, and ensuring a safe environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma and related experience. The position offers varied shifts and pays hourly, with opportunities for wage increases based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• For some positions, STNA certification is required.
• Valid driver's license may be necessary for transporting consumers.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in developing independent living and social skills.
• Implement and assess individualized service plans for consumers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the residential facility.

Skills

Direct Support

Behavior Management

Crisis De-escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:

• Collaborates with consumers and professionals to create and implement Individualized Service Plans and Behavior Plans, tailored to each consumer’s needs.
• Monitors and assesses consumer progress, recommending revisions to service plans and behavior plans as needed.
• Participates in program development and direction, adheres to guidelines set by the Program Director, and contributes to the residential support team’s service plan.
• Attends agency, program staff, and consumer meetings, as well as relevant committees, to facilitate program objectives and share insights on consumer needs.
• Completes accurate records, logs, and documentation related to consumer observations, behavioral changes, progress, and service interactions in a timely manner.
• Helps maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the residential facility on a daily basis.
• Attends required training sessions to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role and follow agency policies on computer and software usage.
• Upholds a professional, friendly demeanor when interacting with visitors and the community to enhance public relations and customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to established safety practices, procedures, and agency policies to ensure a safe environment for consumers and staff.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 7 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 1st shift (6:30am to 3:00pm), 2nd shift (2:30pm to 11:00pm), and 3rd shift (10:45pm to 6:45am) and may include weekends and holidays as needed. This position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Unless required by union contract and/or Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will start at Step 1 of the pay range, with opportunities for pay increases after six months of satisfactory performance and annually thereafter.

Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet hospital needs with no guaranteed hours, shifts, or location. An ETA may last up to ten (10) months.

Minimum qualifications include formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction), reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary. For positions in the Department of Developmental Disabilities, a high school diploma or equivalency is required. For Veteran Services positions, STNA certification and/or listing on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry are required. If operating a motor vehicle to transport consumers, a valid driver’s license is necessary. Alternatively, candidates may possess equivalent qualifications.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care