Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations: Twin Valley Behavioral Health 2200 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1492
Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit
Work Hours: Weekend only shifts
Compensation: 20.00
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Job Function: Behavioral Health
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Agency Contact Name: Human Resources
Agency Contact Information: jared.meadows@mha.ohio.gov
Direct Care Worker [Therapeutic Program Worker]- Established Term Appointment Weekend Only
(220007ZW)
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.
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, etiquette, 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.
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.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Be part of a nationally recognized agency whose employees compassionately provide mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services to all Ohioans - #teamOhio
- Starting pay at $17.91/hour with ability to increase salary after working 2080 hours
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System [OPERS]; state of Ohio contributes 14%
An Established Term Appointment:
- is limited to a 10 Month Appointment
- Pay will remain at step 1 of pay range 5 until completion of 2080 hours
- will accrue 8 hours of leave per quarter
- will be utilized "as needed" and is not guaranteed a specific schedule, shift or unit
- serves in the unclassified service and, as such, at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority
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.