Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker

Join Our Team! Therapeutic Program Worker

Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60

• Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start Date

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 health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

A Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker that helps residents with daily living skills and assists them with becoming more independent and achieving their goals. Support given to the individual will vary based on each person’s needs and capabilities.

• 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 of 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

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

Technical Skills

• Basic documentation, behavioral health, communications, customer service, vehicle operation

Professional Skills

• Listening, responsiveness, emotional intelligence, teamwork, confidentiality

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace prohibiting the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), as outlined in the posting.

Work Location:

Cambridge Developmental Center, Cambridge, Ohio (Guernsey County)

Schedule:

Full‑time, Variable hours

OCSEA

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 EEO‑Diversity Affairso.gov.

Email: stacey.tharpo.gov