Behavioral Health Therapeutic Program Aide - 2nd Shift - CSN ; CATO Group Home - Cuyah

Behavioral Health Therapeutic Program Aide – 2nd Shift – CSN – Full Time (CATO Group Home – Cuyahoga County) (250008IT)

Full time – 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm (2nd Shift).

• Participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Charting, documentation, records, and reporting.
• Organize and conduct patient group activities.
• Transport patients to off‑site appointments.
• Participate in appropriate interventions.

Salary range: $22.60 to $25.77 per hour (OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Range #7). Highlights:

• Pay increase 3% July 2026.
• Shift differential of $0.60 per hour for afternoon and evening shifts.
• Lifelong longevity supplement after 5 years of service.
• Minimum of 17 weekends off per year as per OCSEA union contract.

Benefits include:

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period.
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.).
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Formal education in arithmetic including addition & subtraction, and reading, writing, & speaking common English vocabulary. Must possess a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2‑3‑01(F). Additionally, for positions that involve motor vehicle operation, a valid driver’s license is required. STNA certification or listing on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry may be required for certain Veteran Services positions.

Job

Skills:

Direct Support/Direct Care.

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.

Drug‑Free Workplace:
The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational or non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).