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Therapeutic Program Worker

Therapeutic Program Worker

Ohio JobsGallipolis, OH, US
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Therapeutic Program Worker

Join our team at the Gallipolis Developmental Center!

Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available)

Starting Hourly Pay : $22.60 per hour

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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 $24.66 per hour ($51,293 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
  • Shift differential pay for 2

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  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical Coverage Available the 1

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  • Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
  • Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave

    • Who Are We?

    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.

    Dodd Core Values :

  • 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.

    • 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 person's 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
  • Perform light housekeeping duties in the living areas
  • Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

    • Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license with less than 6 points
  • No experience required

    • To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

    Job Skills : Therapy / Therapeutical Services, Direct Support / Direct Care

    Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operations

    Professional Skills : Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

    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.

    • 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.

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