Therapeutic Program Worker

About the role

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. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and DODD envisions Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Core values include Inclusion, Partnership, and Respect.

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, monthly documentation including 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points

Skills

• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Organization Development
• Developmental Disabilities

Benefits

• Medical coverage available the 1st of the month following start date
• Free dental & vision after 1 year
• Tuition reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
• Generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave

Pay

• Starting hourly pay: $23.28
• 1st raise in 4 months (increase to $23.65 per hour)
• Multiple pay increases over the first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54 per hour for first shift employees
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Overtime opportunities and shift differential pay not included in listed salary ranges