Therapeutic Program Worker 1st shift

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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:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

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.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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 (1st shift)

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:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

Accepting applications forTherapeutic Program Workers - 1st (6:30a -2:30p)

Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour

• 1^st Raise in 4 Months (increase to $23.65 per hour)
• Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with an end salary of $26.54 per hour ($55203 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
• Shift differential pay for 2^nd& 3^rdshift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Coverage Available the 1^stof the Month Following Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation Sick Holiday and Personal Leave
  • View our full benefits package on ourTotal Rewards website!

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

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.

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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.