Therapeutic Program Worker- Direct Support Professional

Job Description - Therapeutic Program Worker
- Direct Support Professional - (FT & PT) (260006BZ)

Therapeutic Program Worker
- Direct Support Professional - (FT & PT) ( 260006BZ )

Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information : brittney.ritenouro.gov

Ongoing

Cambridge Developmental Center 66737 Old 21 Road Cambridge

United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Compensation : $23.28

Full-time

Work Hours :
Variable

Union : OCSEA

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills :
Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and 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.

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.

Job Description

• Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28
• 1 st Raise in 4 Months
• Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service.
• Shift differential pay for 2 nd & 3 rd shift (additional $0.60 per hour)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Coverage Available the 1 st 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!

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. To learn more about DODD .

• 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, to achieve 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 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

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…