State of Ohio

Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker (250005KP)

Organization

: Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: stacey.tharp@dodd.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Work Location

:

Cambridge Developmental Center

66737 Old 21 Road

Cambridge 43725-8987

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Compensation: 22.60

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Hours: Variable

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

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

Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

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 Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Job Description

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Worker

Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60

• • • Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start Date

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. To learn more about DODD click here.

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:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with less than 6 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 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 Renae Wallace at 614-752-3001 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

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 Chapter 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/Therapeutical Services, Direct Support/Direct Care

Job Skills

Technical Skills

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

Professional Skills

Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Confidentiality

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

Supplemental Information

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.

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