Therapeutic Program Worker
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Job Location:
Tiffin, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
- Mandatory Overtime is Required of 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact ADA Coordinator email at
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.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading writing & speaking common English
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 drivers license is required.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutic Services Direct Support/Direct Care
Accepting applications forTherapeutic Program Workers (2nd shift)
Join our team at the Tiffin Developmental Center!
DODD Core Values: To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers the people we serve and their families:
- Kindness & 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 are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally and every voice is heard fairly.
- Accountability We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.
Accepting applications forTherapeutic Program Workers - 2nd (2:20p-10:50p)
Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour
- 1st Raise in 4 Months (increase to $22.96 per hour)
- Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with an end salary of $25.77 per hour ($53602 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
- Shift differential pay for 2nd& 3rdshift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical Coverage Available the 1stof the Month Following Start Date
- Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
- Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation Sick Holiday and Personal Leave
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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 persons 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 (e.g. shopping vocational skills hair appointments)
- Complete various daily monthly documentation
- Including documentation any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to medication
- Perform light housekeeping duties in the living areas
- Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
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The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.
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.
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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