What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Program Worker (FT/PT) position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
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:
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
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operations
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov or 513-735-8221
Unposting Date
May 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Southwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia
Compensation
$22.60/hr.
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Variable
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills
Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork
Agency Overview
Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!
Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available)
Who Are We?
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 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.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
- No experience required
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operations
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Listening, Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov or 513-735-8221
Unposting Date
May 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Southwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia
Compensation
$22.60/hr.
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Variable
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Customer Service, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills
Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork
Agency Overview
Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!
Accepting applications for Therapeutic Program Workers (Variable full-time & part-time shifts available)
Who Are We?
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.
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