Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker
About the Agency
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) partners with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. DODD is a trauma-informed care agency focused on implementing core values of inclusion, partnership, and respect, overseeing a statewide system of supportive services that ensure health and safety, support community participation, and increase opportunities for meaningful employment.
About the Role
A Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker who helps residents with daily living skills and assists them in becoming more independent to achieve their goals. Support varies based on each person’s needs and capabilities.
Responsibilities
- 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 and monthly documentation, including documentation of 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
- No experience required
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Basic Documentation
- Behavioral Health
- Customer Service
- Direct Support/Direct Care
- Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills:
- Conflict Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Listening
- Responsiveness
- Teamwork
Pay
Starting hourly pay: $23.28 per hour. Intermittent staff are allotted 1,000 hours per year (July 1 – June 30).
Schedule
Part-time, variable shifts (Friday AM – Sunday PM).
Location
Gallipolis Developmental Center, Gallia County, Gallipolis, Ohio, United States.
Contact
Gina Silva, gina.silva@dodd.ohio.gov
Additional Information
Unposting date: October 1, 2026. Position is unclassified and exempt from union.