Therapeutic Program Worker (Intermittent)

Job Summary

Join our team at the Tiffin Developmental Center! The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner 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 We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support: InclusionPartnership Respect

About the Role

The Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) supports residents with daily living skills and assists them in achieving their goals. The role involves assisting with various daily tasks, implementing active treatment activities, and performing light housekeeping duties.

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
• Auxiliary 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 reactions to medication
• Performs light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Auxiliary with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & 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 at Veteran Services, must possess STNA certification &/or be listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
• Valid driver's license required for positions requiring transportation of consumers

Qualifications

• Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Skills

• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Developmental Disabilities - Tiffin Developmental Center

Agency Contact

Holly Martin
holly.martin@dodd.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-Tiffin

Compensation

$23.28/hr

Schedule

Part-time

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