Date Posted: March 10, 2021 Closing Date: Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Send letters of intent or resume via INDEED, mail to Box TPW - CSU,
Compass Family & Community Services, 535 Marmion Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44502 or email to
jobs@compassfamily.org.
Program: Residential
[Doris Burdman Home, Horizon House, Veritas House, Broadway CSU – Youngstown]
[Riverbend Center – Warren]
Title: Therapeutic Program Worker
Salary/Shift: Part Time and Full Time Openings
Various days - Holidays/Weekends/On-Call required
$11.00 - $13.00 depending on experience
Full Time positions offer Comprehensive Benefits and Paid Time Off
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitors the whereabouts of the residents and or applicable visitors at all times. Adheres to program
rules and procedural guidelines to ensure the safety and security of the residents, staff and facility.
Supervision and monitoring of medications, which includes re-stocking and organization of supplies.
Makes appropriate contact with on-call regarding unusual resident needs or emergencies. Orients
and assists in the completing of resident intakes.
2. Provides services and or trains residents to function independently. Facilitates resident development
of daily living skills i.e., personal hygiene, grooming, cooking, cleaning, household maintenance,
budgeting and medication compliance. Teaches and encourages the residents maintain positive and
controlled social behaviors by utilizing varied training techniques such as behavior modification, one
to one or group instruction, skill building and limit setting according to prescribed treatment plan.
3. Institutes and takes an independent pro-active approach to crisis intervention for unacceptable
behavior as defined by the resident’s individual treatment plan (ISP).
4. Plans, coordinates and schedules various resident positive and therapeutic activities i.e., games,
crafts, group activities etc. in conjunction with the approval and guidance of treatment team.
Responsible for operating an Agency vehicle and transporting the residents as needed to various
external recreational, educational and or occupational activities.
5. Under the direction of clinical staff, participates directly in the development of individual service plans,
which includes attending treatment, diagnostic and resident evaluation team meetings. Assist in
making recommended changes based on residents’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
Notifies nursing staff of resident’s observed or reported negative reactions to prescribed medications.
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6. Completes daily documentation/case notes logs in electronic records utilizing Credible which includes
resident admissions data, behaviors, Problem areas, progress/regression in relation to individual
service plan goals. Document delivery of services, unusual incidents, medication administration
records and medication compliance.
7. Performs a variety of miscellaneous residential duties such as: performing light duty housekeeping in
resident living /common areas. Assists in daily/ weekly shopping for food/household supplies.
Completes required residential fire watches per guidelines. Prepares and or assists in the preparation
of daily resident’s meals and meal plans. Shops for or with the residents for clothing and/or personal
items dependent upon facility needs. Report health and safety concerns and equipment malfunctions
to supervisor and or maintenance department. Full-time staff will work a rotation with other full-time
TPW’s as the on-call scheduler. Attends various Agency sponsored in service/external required
trainings and educational programs. Performs duties assigned by supervisor, clinical staff or
program director.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOB
Education/Experience: Associate degree in social work, psychology, health and human services
is preferred. Three years social service and/or behavioral health related experience in a residential
treatment facility is preferred.
Technology: Basic Computer, Electronic Medical Records – Use of Credible.
Miscellaneous: Criminal background check; Pre-employment drug screen; Clear driving record;
First Aid/CPR certification, TB test. Normal activity which includes: Standing walking, climbing
stairs etc., as well as staying awake during shifts. Lifting varies, must have the ability to carry
normal household items. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Must meet COMPASS automobile liability insurance carrier guidelines to be insurable under the
COMPASS policy. Note: COMPASS clients should be transported using a COMPASS vehicle, if a
COMPASS vehicle is not available then the staff member is responsible to verify that they maintain
adequate coverage through their personal carrier. If a COMPASS vehicle is not available, then the
staff member is responsible to verify that they maintain coverage through their personal carrier for
business related travel, including the transporting of clients, and must provide proof of coverage to
COMPASS prior to transporting any COMPASS clients.
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Strong social, communication and written skills. Must
have the ability to develop rapport and be perceived by residents and staff as approachable. Ability
to understand and carry out directives provided by clinical treatment team. Ability to multi-task,
while maintaining accuracy and organization. Have a working knowledge of basic to intermediate
electronic health records systems is preferred. Ability to work varied shifts.
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EOE-M/F/H including persons with disabilities and veterans
