Therapeutic Program Worker - Direct Support Professional (FT/PT)

About the Organization

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma-informed care agency focused on implementing core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. DODD oversees a statewide system of supportive services that ensure health and safety, support access to community participation, and increase opportunities for meaningful employment.

DODD Core Values

• Kindness and Empathy – All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
• Collaboration – We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
• Transparency – We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
• Quality Innovation – The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
• Inclusiveness – Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes ensure every person is treated equally and every voice is heard fairly.
• Accountability – We conduct ourselves professionally and manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

Responsibilities

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.

Key TPW Tasks

• 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 (examples include shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments)
• Completes various daily and monthly documentation
• Performs light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F)(1)(c))
• Valid driver's license with 5 or fewer points (required for positions that operate motor vehicles to transport consumers to recreational, educational, and/or occupational activities)
• Formal education in arithmetic (addition and subtraction) and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary
• No experience required

Skills

• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: $23.28 per hour

Schedule: Permanent, Full Time

Work Hours: Varied (variable full-time and part-time shifts available)

Mandatory Overtime: Required for this position

Work Location: 4399 East Bauman Lane, Batavia, Ohio 45103, United States

Union: OCSEA

Classified Indicator: Classified

Benefits

Eligible full-time and part-time employees receive a variety of quality, competitive benefits. Benefits eligibility depends 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Additional Requirements & Working Conditions

• 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.
• Background Check: The final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123:2-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that preclude employment with DODD.
• Drug Screening: The final applicant will be required to submit to a urinalysis drug screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. A positive test result will result in no employment offer and a 1-year bar from employment with the State of Ohio.
• Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).

Contact

Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov or 513-735-8221