Ohio Department of Commerce
Therapeutic Program Worker (FT/PT)
Ohio Department of Commerce - Tiffin, Ohio, United States, 43579
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Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers
(2nd & 3rd shift)
Join our team at the Tiffin Developmental Center!
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. Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers
- 2nd (2:20p-10:50p) and 3rd (10:40p -6:40a) shifts available)
Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour
1 st 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 $25.77 per hour ($53,602 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay! Shift differential pay for 2 nd & 3 rd shift Tuition Reimbursement Medical Coverage Available the 1 st 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 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio
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).
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:
Therapy/Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care
(2nd & 3rd shift)
Join our team at the Tiffin Developmental Center!
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. Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers
- 2nd (2:20p-10:50p) and 3rd (10:40p -6:40a) shifts available)
Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour
1 st 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 $25.77 per hour ($53,602 per year) for first shift employees. This does not even include overtime opportunities or shift differential pay! Shift differential pay for 2 nd & 3 rd shift Tuition Reimbursement Medical Coverage Available the 1 st 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 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio
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).
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:
Therapy/Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care