Therapeutic Program Worker (FT/PT)

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 (examples include shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments)
• Completes various daily, monthly documentation, including documentation any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to medication
• Affords light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Affords assistance with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
• No experience required
• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and speaking common English vocabulary
• In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c)
• For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills

• Treatment/Therapeutic Services
• Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills

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

Professional Skills

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

Organization

• Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

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

Unposting Date

Jul 27, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Southwest Developmental Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia

Compensation

$23.28/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

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

Professional Skills

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