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Ohio Jobs lists this Therapeutic Program Worker-Direct Support Professional (Intermittent) opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Therapeutic Program Worker-Direct Support Professional (Intermittent)Join our team at the Columbus Developmental Center! Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Worker (Intermittent positions)What does a Therapeutic Program Worker do? 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. 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 skillsImplements active treatment activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room and poolAssists 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 medicationPerform light housekeeping duties in the living areasAssists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomesQualifications: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 Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, TeamworkSupplemental Information May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run. Developmental centers operate 24/7, year-round. Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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.
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columbus, OH, 43215, US
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