Therapeutic Program Worker

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* RespectJoin Our Team!Accepting applications for a Therapeutic Program WorkerStarting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour1st Raise in 4 Months (increase to $22.96 per hour)Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $25.69 per hour for first shift employees. This does not include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shiftTuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start DateFree Dental & Vision After 1 YearGenerous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal LeaveView 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 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 medication* Perform light housekeeping duties in the living areas* Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomesMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license with 5 or fewer pointsNo experience requiredJob Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care