About this opportunity
Ohio Department of Commerce lists this Therapeutic Program Worker - Direct Support Professional opportunity in gallipolis, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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: $23.28 per hour 1st Raise in 4 Months (increase to $23.65 per hour)
Multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54 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
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 our Total 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.
Qualifications
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
Worksite address
gallipolis, OH, 45631, US
Who can apply
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