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Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker
Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center Work Location: Northwest Developmental Center, 1101 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, 43614 Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo Compensation: $22.60 per hour Schedule: Part-time Work Hours: 9 days a month Classified Indicator: Unclassified Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Vehicle Operators Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork Job Description: 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 (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 even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay! 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 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 Why Work for the State of Ohio: 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*. 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. Qualifications: Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c). Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care 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. 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.
Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center Work Location: Northwest Developmental Center, 1101 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, 43614 Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo Compensation: $22.60 per hour Schedule: Part-time Work Hours: 9 days a month Classified Indicator: Unclassified Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Vehicle Operators Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork Job Description: 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 (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 even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay! 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 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 Why Work for the State of Ohio: 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*. 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. Qualifications: Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c). Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care 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. 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.