State Of Ohio Highland Hills , OH 45710
Posted 3 weeks ago
Join our team at the Warrensville Developmental Center!
Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers
Hourly Pay: $21.63 per hour
Who Are We?
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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:
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
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.
Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutic Services, Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operations
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork
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