Therapeutic Program Worker - Intermittent

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:

• Kindness and Empathy- All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
• Collaboration- We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
• Transparency- We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
• Quality Innovation- The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
• Inclusiveness- Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
• Accountability- We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

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 (examples include 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 5 or fewer points
• No experience required

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and 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 and/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required.

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

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical 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