Therapeutic Program Worker (Intermittent)

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers - Weekend Hours (Intermittent)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:InclusionPartnership Respect Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers - Weekend HoursStarting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour 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 skillsImplements active treatment activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room and poolAssists with planning and shopping activities (e.g., shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments)Complete various daily, monthly documentationIncluding documentation any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to medicationPerform light housekeeping duties in the living areasAssists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomesFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhioFormal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common Englishvocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of highschool 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 AideRegistry.For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupationalactivities, a valid driver’s license is required.Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct CareOrganizationDevelopmental Disabilities - Tiffin Developmental CenterAgency Contact Name and InformationHolly Martin - holly.martin@dodd.ohio.govUnposting DateOngoingPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-TiffinCompensation$22.60/hrSchedulePart-timeWork HoursweekendsClassified IndicatorClassifiedUnionOCSEATechnical SkillsBasic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle OperatorsProfessional SkillsConflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, TeamworkAgency OverviewJoin 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.