Therapeutic Program Worker Supplemental Workforce Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

• 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.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness second-chance hiring and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect both in the community and within our own team.

• 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.

Additional Information

This position is an ETA Established Term Appointment. It is a temporary position for 10 months with possible extensions. It supplements the permanent work force and could be scheduled for day afternoon and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays. There is no guarantee of hours but ETA TPWs may work 25-80 hours per a 2 week pay period based on their availability and the needs of the hospital.

This is an hourly position with a hourly rate of $23.28. This position is located within our Heartland Behavioral Healthcare campus at 3000 Erie Street South Massillon OH 44646.

-Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
-May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
-Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

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 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 ().

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.

RuleBackground check on applicants outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

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.

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:

• 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.

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.