(Intermittent) Therapeutic Program Worker

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading writing & speaking common English

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).

Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification & / or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide

Registry.

For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational educational & / or occupational

activities a valid drivers license is required.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills : Direct Support / Direct Care

Accepting applications forTherapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available)

Starting Hourly Pay : $22.60 per hour

Who Are We

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.

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DODD Core Values :

To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers the people we serve and their families :

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 persons 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

Qualifications :

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.

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for IT College Intern 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

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees

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.

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 by email at

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1