Therapeutic Program Worker – Direct Support Professional

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

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

• 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!

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.

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&rsquos license is required.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care