Therapeutic Program Worker

Therapeutic Program Worker

Organization:
Developmental Disabilities - Tiffin Developmental Center

Work Location:

Tiffin Developmental Center 600 North River Road Tiffin 44883 Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-Tiffin

Compensation: $23.28/hr increase to $23.65/hr after 120 days

Schedule:

Part-time

Work Hours:

1st (6:30a-2:30p) Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill:
Direct Support/Direct Care Technical

Skills:

Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators Professional

Skills:

Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork

Agency Overview:
Join Our Team! 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 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.

Job Description:

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (1st shift) Join our team at the Tiffin Developmental Center! 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 Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers - 1st (6:30a
-2:30p) Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour 1 st Raise in 4 Months (increase to $23.65 per hour) Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54 per hour ($55,203 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay! Shift differential pay for 2 nd & 3 rd shift 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!

What does a Therapeutic Program Worker do? 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. Key TPW Tasks:
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 Unusual

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run. Developmental centers operate 24/7, year-round. Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position.

Qualifications:

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c). 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job

Skills:

Therapy/Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care

Supplemental Information:
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02…