Therapeutic Program Worker - Supplemental Workforce; ETA

Therapeutic Program Worker – Supplemental Workforce (ETA) (2600041M)

Appalachia Behav - Athens 100 Hospital Drive Athens 45701

$22.60 per hour

Part-time; 1st shift (6:30am–3:00pm), 2nd shift (2:30pm–11:00pm), 3rd shift (10:45pm–6:45am). May work weekends and holidays as needed.

OCSEA

Direct Support/Direct Care

Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Adaptability, Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Confidentiality, Observation

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 contribute 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.

Pay range: based on OCSEA Pay Range Schedule, starting at Step 1 with increase after six months if performance satisfactory and yearly raise thereafter. Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays per year, childbirth, adoption and foster care leave, education & development opportunities, public retirement systems, and optional deferred compensation.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.

For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required.

OR

The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills
:
Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical
:
Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional
:
Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Listening, Emotional Trust, Emotional Intelligence, Confidentiality, Observation, Adaptability

Required Educational Transcripts
:
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days will result in disqualification. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.