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Therapeutic Program Worker-Direct Support Professional

State Of Ohio


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 23
Posted: 23 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information:

Work Location:
1601 West Broad Street
Columbus Ohio 43222-1087
United States

Compensation:$23.28

Schedule:Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:Varies

Classified Indicator:Classified

Union:OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:Direct Support/Direct Care


Who We Are

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. To learn more about DODD click here.
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What Youll Do

Assists with eating bathing toileting personal hygiene oral hygiene dressing grooming communication money management etiquette and social active treatment activities such as gym pavilion activity room and with planning and shopping activities (e.g. shopping vocational skills hair appointments).Complete various daily monthly documentation any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to light housekeeping duties in the living with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes.

Additional Information

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 by email at

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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 our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

*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.


Qualifications:
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).

Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse AideRegistry.

For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational educational &/or occupationalactivities a valid driver&rsquos license is required.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation Behavioral Health Communication Customer Service Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills: Conflict Management Listening Responsiveness Emotional Intelligence Teamwork


ADA Statement:
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.

Drug-Free Workplace:
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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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