Therapeutic Program Worker - (FT/PT) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

22.6

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Daily Living Skills, Personal Hygiene, Communication, Money Management, Social Skills, Active Treatment Activities, Documentation, Housekeeping, Safety Redirection

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Join our team at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center! Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available) Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour 1st Raise in 4 Months Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift Tuition Reimbursement Medical Coverage Available the 1st of 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 our Total 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 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 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 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. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points No experience required 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 the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov. The final applicant selected for this 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. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points No experience required

Responsibilities

A Therapeutic Program Worker assists residents with daily living skills and helps them achieve greater independence. Responsibilities include personal care, implementing activities, and maintaining documentation.