Therapeutic Program Worker

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.

• 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
• Affords assistance with planning and shopping activities (e.g., shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments)
• Completes various daily, monthly documentation
• Includes documentation any unusual incidents or reports any reaction to medication
• Affords light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Affords assistance with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

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.

Job Skills

• Treatment/Therapeutic Services
• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Organization Developmental Disabilities - Tiffin Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

holly.martin@dodd.ohio.gov

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-Tiffin

Compensation

$23.28/hr increase to $23.65/hr after 120 days

Schedule

Part-time Work Hours 3rd (10:40p-6:40a)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

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

Professional Skills

• Conflict Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Listening
• Responsiveness
• Teamwork