ETA Direct Care Worker [Therapeutic Program Worker]

Full Time
Athens, OH 45701
Posted
Job description
Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens
Work Locations : Appalachia Behav - Athens 100 Hospital Drive Athens 45701
Organization : Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Classified Indicator : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Compensation : $20.00 per hour
Unposting Date : Nov 4, 2022, 10:59:00 PM
Job Function : Behavioral Health
Agency Contact Name : Human Resources
Agency Contact Information : DMH-MH-ATH-Human-Resources@mha.ohio.gov

ETA Direct Care Worker [Therapeutic Program Worker]

(220008WR)
Job Duties
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

We are accepting applications for ETA Theraputic Program Workers (TPW'S) at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701.
Under general supervision, a Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) provides direct care services and assists patients to function independently in self-help and daily living skills.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Coaches patients to function independently in self-help & daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, feeding, grooming, social skills)
  • Institutes appropriate crisis intervention
  • Completes charting, documentation, records & reports
  • Performs variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in patient areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; shops for/with patients for clothing &/or personal belongings; provides clerical support).



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Qualifications
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 Chapter 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.

Knowledge of J.C.A.H. (i.e., Joint Council for Accreditation of Hospitals) standards for resident care or ICF/IID (i.e., Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) standards for resident care & Resident Review & Licensing Regulations*. Skill in operation of motor vehicle; direct care procedures (e.g., taking of vital signs, rendering of tub baths, appropriate lifting & positioning procedures, first aid). Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; maintain accurate records; cooperate with co-workers; develop good rapport with residents &/or patients; demonstrate physical strength to lift 50-100 lbs.; read short sentences with concrete vocabulary.
(*)Developed after employment.


Days & Hours vary based on operational need.

Shifts: 6:30a-3:00p, 2:30p-11:00p, 10:45p-6:45a

Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shift or assignment.

Candidates must be able to complete a full time 4 week orientation (Monday-Friday).


Background Check Information


The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Also, the final candidate, must take and pass a urinalysis to be finalized as a viable candidate.


The final candidate selected for the position will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with federal regulation Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Interim Rule 2021-23831 and 42 CFR 483.80 and 42 CFR 483.430(f), State of Ohio Administrative Policy HR-52, and OhioMHAS Policy HR-03.

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