Therapeutic Program Worker (Direct Care)

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 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 Values Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion

• We create environments, programs, and processes that value those we support and encourages participation. Partnership
• We work together to build connections that are essential for innovative support options and representative of the needs and wants of people with developmental disabilities. Respect
• We are kind and empathetic, honor the choices and wishes of those we support and their families, and conduct our w or k ethically and sustainably.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license with less than 6 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. 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

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license with less than 6 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 ADA Coordinator Terry Penn by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov or by phone at 614-466-2508..

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. Join Our Team, Apply Today! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio DODD is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job functions unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Background Check Information :

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant form consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$22.60

• $25.

77 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Mount Vernon, OH 43050 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Mount Vernon, OH 43050: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person