Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker

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. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here. 

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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.

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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

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• May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run. Developmental centers operate 24/7, year-round.

   

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.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at

[email protected]. 

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: Gina Silva, [email protected]
Unposting Date: Sep 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Gallipolis Development Center, 2500 Ohio Avenue, Gallipolis, 45631-1699
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County
Compensation: $23.28
Schedule: Part-time
Work Hours: Variable Shifts, Friday AM - Sunday PM
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork