Therapeutic Program Worker - Direct Support Professional
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)
- Use - for lists
- Use
for prose
- Do NOT repeat job title as heading (page already shows it)
- Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop
- Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail
- Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions
- Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD")
- Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them
- Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones
- Output ONLY HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences
Now, let's extract substantive content:
Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center
Agency Contact: Trina Kolakowski
Work Location: 1250 Vernonview Drive Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050 United States
Compensation: 23.28-26.54 (hourly range)
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: Varies
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care
Who We Are: mission statement, core values
What You'll Do: Starting hourly pay $23.28, raises, shift differential, tuition reimbursement, medical coverage, dental/vision, benefits package.
What does a Therapeutic Program Worker do? Description.
Key TPW Tasks: list of duties.
Additional Information: mandatory overtime, exposure to unpredictable behavior, physical requirements, 24/7 operation, urinalysis drug test, background check, Rule 5123-2-02, Ohio Disability Inclusion State, ADA accommodation contact.
Why Work For The State Of Ohio: benefits list.
Qualifications: formal education in arithmetic, reading, writing, speaking English; high school diploma or equivalence per Ohio Admin Code; valid driver's license for positions requiring motor vehicle operation; or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications.
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
ADA Statement (duplicate of earlier)
Drug-Free Workplace: prohibits marijuana, may be subject to additional restrictions.
Now, I need to structure into sections with real content.
Potential sections:
- About the Role (combining Who We Are, What You'll Do, What does a TPW do)
- Responsibilities (Key TPW Tasks)
- Requirements (Qualifications)
- Compensation & Benefits (pay details, benefits)
- Schedule & Work Conditions (schedule, work hours, mandatory overtime, physical demands, 24/7 operation)
- Additional Requirements (drug test, background check, driver's license)
- Equal Opportunity & Accommodations (ADA statement, disability inclusion)
- Drug-Free Workplace
But need to avoid thin sections. Let's see what's substantive.
The posting has:
- Detailed pay progression: starting $23.28, raise in 4 months to $23.65, multiple increases over 3.5 years to $25.69 for first shift, shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift, tuition reimbursement, medical coverage effective 1st of month following start, free dental & vision after 1 year, generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, personal leave. Also Why Work For The State Of Ohio lists more benefits: medical coverage, free dental/vision/basic life after eligibility period, paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 11 paid holidays), childbirth/adoption/foster care leave, education/development opportunities, public retirement systems, optional deferred compensation. Benefits eligibility depends on factors.
So Benefits section is rich.
Pay details are specific, so Pay section could be separate or combined with Benefits.
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time, Work Hours: Varies, Mandatory Overtime Required, 24/7 operation.
Qualifications: specific education requirements, high school diploma or equivalence, driver's license for some positions.
Responsibilities: list of tasks.
About the role: description of TPW.
Additional info: drug test, background check, Rule 5123-2-02, ADA accommodation contact.
ADA Statement and Drug-Free Workplace are boilerplate but specific to Ohio. The rules say remove EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate, but ADA accommodation contact might be kept as it's specific. However, the rule says "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate". ADA statement is EEO boilerplate. But the posting includes it twice. Probably should remove or fold into a short note. The rule says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it". I think we can include a brief note about ADA accommodation contact if it's specific (email provided). But the rule says never create a section unless real specific content. The ADA statement is generic. The Drug-Free Workplace is also generic. Might drop them or include as a short paragraph under Additional Information.
Let's decide sections:
1. About the Role (combining Who We Are, What You'll Do, What does a TPW do)
2. Responsibilities (Key TPW Tasks)
3. Qualifications (Qualifications section)
4. Compensation & Benefits (pay details, benefits)
5. Schedule & Work Conditions (schedule, hours, mandatory overtime, physical demands, 24/7)
6. Additional Requirements (drug test, background check, driver's license, Rule 5123-2-02)
7. Accommodations & Compliance (ADA contact, drug-free workplace) - but maybe too thin. Could fold into Additional Requirements.
Better to have fewer sections. Let's see:
- About the Role
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications
- Compensation & Benefits
- Schedule & Work Conditions
- Additional Requirements (including drug test, background check, driver's license, Rule 5123-2-02)
- Note: ADA accommodation contact and drug-free workplace policy.
But the rule: "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". So each section must have real content.
Let's craft HTML.
First, metadata: Organization, Contact, Location, Compensation range, Schedule, Work Hours, Classified, Union, Primary Job Skill. These are minor metadata. Fold into a short
at top? The rule says "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So I can include a paragraph with key metadata.
But the user said "Output ONLY the HTML fragment". So I'll start with a paragraph for metadata, then sections.
Let's write.
Metadata paragraph: "Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center. Contact: Trina Kolakowski. Location: 1250 Vernonview Drive, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Compensation: $23.28–$26.54 per hour. Schedule: Permanent, Full-time. Hours: Varies. Classified position, OCSEA union. Primary skill: Direct Support/Direct Care."
Now sections.
Section 1: About the Role
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. Core values: Inclusion, Partnership, Respect.
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.
Section 2: Responsibilities
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 living areas
- Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
Section 3: Qualifications
Qualifications
- Formal education in arithmetic (addition and subtraction) and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary
- High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F)(1)(c)
- For positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational, and/or occupational activities: a valid driver's license
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
Section 4: Compensation & Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Starting hourly pay: $23.28 per hour. First 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 $25.69 per hour for first-shift employees (does not include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay). Shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Tuition reimbursement through the Employee Development Program. Medical coverage available the 1st of the month following start date. Free dental and vision after 1 year. Generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
State of Ohio benefits for eligible employees: medical coverage; free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period; paid time off (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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation). Benefits eligibility depends on multiple factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.
Section 5: Schedule & Work Conditions
Schedule & Work Conditions
- Permanent, full-time position with varying work hours
- Mandatory overtime is required
- Developmental centers operate 24/7, year-round
- May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior; must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run
Section 6: Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Final applicant must submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use; a positive result precludes employment
- Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check per Rule 5123-2-02
for prose - Do NOT repeat job title as heading (page already shows it) - Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop - Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail - Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions - Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") - Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them - Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones - Output ONLY HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences Now, let's extract substantive content: Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center Agency Contact: Trina Kolakowski Work Location: 1250 Vernonview Drive Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050 United States Compensation: 23.28-26.54 (hourly range) Schedule: Permanent - Full Time Work Hours: Varies Classified Indicator: Classified Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care Who We Are: mission statement, core values What You'll Do: Starting hourly pay $23.28, raises, shift differential, tuition reimbursement, medical coverage, dental/vision, benefits package. What does a Therapeutic Program Worker do? Description. Key TPW Tasks: list of duties. Additional Information: mandatory overtime, exposure to unpredictable behavior, physical requirements, 24/7 operation, urinalysis drug test, background check, Rule 5123-2-02, Ohio Disability Inclusion State, ADA accommodation contact. Why Work For The State Of Ohio: benefits list. Qualifications: formal education in arithmetic, reading, writing, speaking English; high school diploma or equivalence per Ohio Admin Code; valid driver's license for positions requiring motor vehicle operation; or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications. Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care ADA Statement (duplicate of earlier) Drug-Free Workplace: prohibits marijuana, may be subject to additional restrictions. Now, I need to structure into sections with real content. Potential sections: - About the Role (combining Who We Are, What You'll Do, What does a TPW do) - Responsibilities (Key TPW Tasks) - Requirements (Qualifications) - Compensation & Benefits (pay details, benefits) - Schedule & Work Conditions (schedule, work hours, mandatory overtime, physical demands, 24/7 operation) - Additional Requirements (drug test, background check, driver's license) - Equal Opportunity & Accommodations (ADA statement, disability inclusion) - Drug-Free Workplace But need to avoid thin sections. Let's see what's substantive. The posting has: - Detailed pay progression: starting $23.28, raise in 4 months to $23.65, multiple increases over 3.5 years to $25.69 for first shift, shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift, tuition reimbursement, medical coverage effective 1st of month following start, free dental & vision after 1 year, generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, personal leave. Also Why Work For The State Of Ohio lists more benefits: medical coverage, free dental/vision/basic life after eligibility period, paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 11 paid holidays), childbirth/adoption/foster care leave, education/development opportunities, public retirement systems, optional deferred compensation. Benefits eligibility depends on factors. So Benefits section is rich. Pay details are specific, so Pay section could be separate or combined with Benefits. Schedule: Permanent - Full Time, Work Hours: Varies, Mandatory Overtime Required, 24/7 operation. Qualifications: specific education requirements, high school diploma or equivalence, driver's license for some positions. Responsibilities: list of tasks. About the role: description of TPW. Additional info: drug test, background check, Rule 5123-2-02, ADA accommodation contact. ADA Statement and Drug-Free Workplace are boilerplate but specific to Ohio. The rules say remove EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate, but ADA accommodation contact might be kept as it's specific. However, the rule says "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate". ADA statement is EEO boilerplate. But the posting includes it twice. Probably should remove or fold into a short note. The rule says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it". I think we can include a brief note about ADA accommodation contact if it's specific (email provided). But the rule says never create a section unless real specific content. The ADA statement is generic. The Drug-Free Workplace is also generic. Might drop them or include as a short paragraph under Additional Information. Let's decide sections: 1. About the Role (combining Who We Are, What You'll Do, What does a TPW do) 2. Responsibilities (Key TPW Tasks) 3. Qualifications (Qualifications section) 4. Compensation & Benefits (pay details, benefits) 5. Schedule & Work Conditions (schedule, hours, mandatory overtime, physical demands, 24/7) 6. Additional Requirements (drug test, background check, driver's license, Rule 5123-2-02) 7. Accommodations & Compliance (ADA contact, drug-free workplace) - but maybe too thin. Could fold into Additional Requirements. Better to have fewer sections. Let's see: - About the Role - Responsibilities - Qualifications - Compensation & Benefits - Schedule & Work Conditions - Additional Requirements (including drug test, background check, driver's license, Rule 5123-2-02) - Note: ADA accommodation contact and drug-free workplace policy. But the rule: "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". So each section must have real content. Let's craft HTML. First, metadata: Organization, Contact, Location, Compensation range, Schedule, Work Hours, Classified, Union, Primary Job Skill. These are minor metadata. Fold into a short
at top? The rule says "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So I can include a paragraph with key metadata. But the user said "Output ONLY the HTML fragment". So I'll start with a paragraph for metadata, then sections. Let's write. Metadata paragraph: "Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center. Contact: Trina Kolakowski. Location: 1250 Vernonview Drive, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Compensation: $23.28–$26.54 per hour. Schedule: Permanent, Full-time. Hours: Varies. Classified position, OCSEA union. Primary skill: Direct Support/Direct Care." Now sections. Section 1: About the Role
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. Core values: Inclusion, Partnership, Respect.
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.
Section 2: ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
- 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 living areas
- Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
Qualifications
- Formal education in arithmetic (addition and subtraction) and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary
- High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F)(1)(c)
- For positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational, and/or occupational activities: a valid driver's license
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
Section 4: Compensation & BenefitsCompensation & Benefits
Starting hourly pay: $23.28 per hour. First 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 $25.69 per hour for first-shift employees (does not include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay). Shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Tuition reimbursement through the Employee Development Program. Medical coverage available the 1st of the month following start date. Free dental and vision after 1 year. Generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
State of Ohio benefits for eligible employees: medical coverage; free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period; paid time off (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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation). Benefits eligibility depends on multiple factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.
Section 5: Schedule & Work ConditionsSchedule & Work Conditions
- Permanent, full-time position with varying work hours
- Mandatory overtime is required
- Developmental centers operate 24/7, year-round
- May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior; must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run
Additional Requirements
- Final applicant must submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use; a positive result precludes employment
- Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check per Rule 5123-2-02