Therapeutic Program Worker CSN 1st Shift - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

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Organization: Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: Mary 614-641-4482

Work Location: 3800 Lacon Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026

Compensation: $23.28

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio''s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

What you'll do at COBH:

• Promote recovery for clients:
• Teach independent living skills (e.g., Budgeting, food preparation) to clients through groups & individual activities;
• Teach employment skills (e.g., how to secure and maintain employment, completing job applications) to prepare clients for employment or other meaningful activity upon discharge;
• Teach leisure activity skills (e.g., finding information regarding leisure options, choosing leisure activities, carrying on social conversations) to encourage appropriate use of leisure time in community;
• Facilitate peer relationships and informal peer support (e.g., structures leisure & socialization activities to stimulate interpersonal interaction, encourages sharing of information concerning resources & coping strategies between clients.
• Facilitate clients'' access to community resources: transports clients as needed to appointments &/or needed services (e.g., to meet with community providers, medical appointments, shopping, etc.).
• Provide verbal & written information to support client goal achievement & reflect client progress:
• Participate in clients'' treatment team meetings as scheduled;
• Write progress notes as required; completes comprehensive functional assessments with clients;
• Perform miscellaneous activities as required: completes other paperwork (e.g., group logs, attendance records) according to policies & procedures;
• Plans & conduct recreational activities/field trips;
• Operate audiovisual equipment;
• Collecs data as requested, personal items, completes Precaution Sheets, flow-sheets;
• Assisting in monitoring and completing applications/recertifications for community benefits (Medicaid, SNAP) and housing vouchers, etc.

May have to use personal vehicle when a state vehicle is unavailable.

May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after four months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Information

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 7 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within CSN at 3800 Lacon Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this 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.

Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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.

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 Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).

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''s license is required.

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

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.