Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker – Direct Support Professional
Job Location:
Gallipolis, OH - USA
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Job Summary
May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior must be able to bend stoop stand lift and run. Developmental centers operate 24/7 year-round.
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. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
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
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license with 5 or fewer points
No experience required
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
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 Intermittent Therapeutic Program
Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour
Intermittent Staff are allotted 1000 hours a year from July 1st to June 30th
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 persons 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
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. To learn more about DODD clickhere.
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 ourTotal 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.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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