Therapeutic Program Worker / Mental Health Therapeutic Aide - Supplemental Workforce (ETA)
Therapeutic Program Worker / Mental Health Therapeutic Aide - Supplemental Workforce (ETA)
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Job Description
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- 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 (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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).
Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide
Registry.
For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational educational &/or occupational
activities a valid drivers license is required.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Therapeutic Program Worker / Mental Health Therapeutic Aide
Supplemental Workforce (ETA)
Who We Are:
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.
OhioMHAS Values:
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO/ADA Administrator at or .
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
What youll do at OhioMHAS:
This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene medication management food preparation budgeting and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment de-escalating crises modeling professional behavior and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans document progress and maintain the facilitys cleanliness contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:
- Collaborates with consumers and professionals to create and implement Individualized Service Plans and Behavior Plans tailored to each consumers needs.
- Monitors and assesses consumer progress recommending revisions to service plans and behavior plans as needed.
- Participates in program development and direction adheres to guidelines set by the Program Director and contribute to the residential support teams service plan.
- Attends agency program staff and consumer meetings as well as relevant committees to facilitate program objectives and share insights on consumer needs.
- Completes accurate records logs and documentation related to consumer observations behavioral changes progress and service interactions in a timely manner.
- Helps maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the residential facility on a daily basis.
- Attends required training sessions to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role and follow agency policies on computer and software usage.
- Upholds a professional friendly demeanor when interacting with visitors and the community to enhance public relations and customer satisfaction.
- Adheres to established safety practices procedures and agency policies to ensure a safe environment for consumers and staff.
This is anhourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union)with a pay range of7on theOCSEAPay Range working hours are 1st shift (6:30am to 3:00pm) 2nd shift (2:30pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (10:45pm to 6:45am) and may work weekends and holidays as needed. This position is located withinAppalachian Behavioral Healthcareat100 Hospital Drive Athens Ohio 45701.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours shifts or assignment location. An Established Term Appointment (ETA) will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively.
Employment Type
Part-Time
