Therapeutic Program Worker - Direct Support Professional

Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center

Mt. Vernon Developmental Cente

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

• 1st Raise in 4 Months (increase to $22.96 per hour)
• Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $25.69 per hour for first shift employees. This does not include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
• Medical Coverage Available the 1st 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!

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

Direct Support/Direct Care

Trina Kolakowski

Oct 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon

/hour

Full-time

Varies

Classified

OCSEA

Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Vehicle Operators

Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork