Therapeutic Program Worker - Direct Support Professional

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

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

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

Join Our Team! Accepting applications for a Therapeutic Program Worker Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour

• 1st 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 $25.69 per hour for first shift employees. This does not include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay!
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
• No experience required

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

Organization Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information Trina Kolakowski

Unposting Date Ongoing

Work Location Mt. Vernon Developmental Cente

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon

Compensation 23.28-26.54/hour

Schedule Full-time

Work Hours Varies

Classified Indicator Classified

Union OCSEA

Technical Skills Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Vehicle Operators

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