2nd Shift Therapeutic Program Worker/ Direct Support Professional - Part-Time

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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)
• Completes various daily, monthly documentation including documentation of any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to medication
• Performs light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

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
• 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 a motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational and/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license with less than 6 points is required
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly rate: $23.28, increasing to $23.65 after 120 days
• Permanent, full-time position
• Work hours: 2:20 PM – 10:50 PM
• Classified position, represented by OCSEA
• Primary job skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

Position Details

Work location: 600 North River Road, Tiffin, Ohio 44883-1107, United States. Agency contact: Ty Perry.

Benefits

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. Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public retirement systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)