Rehab Therapy Tech II
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician II performs routine habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work at the Richmond State Supported Living Center, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The role assists the habilitation/rehabilitation supervisor in supporting individuals within an assigned therapeutic specialty, such as supported employment job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, or vocational/day programs. Work includes implementing treatment plans as directed and is performed under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position requires driving a state-owned vehicle; a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire is required. Travel may be up to 10%. The role is not eligible for telework. Flexibility in work hours may be required, including overtime, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and possible alternate shifts or locations for disaster response or continuity-of-operations needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or previous employment.
- Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one no later than 90 days after hire; applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record, and an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
- Some knowledge of relevant therapeutic techniques or ability to gain that knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Experience with, or ability to gain experience using, equipment, tools, and materials used in therapeutic activities.
- Ability to assist in developing treatment and support plans.
- Ability to collect data for an assigned therapeutic specialty.
- Ability to use personal computers and relevant software.
- General knowledge of, or ability to gain knowledge of, ICF-IID regulations and State Supported Living Center policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements for direct-contact staff positions.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
- Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and applicable registry checks.
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; overtime, extended hours, and flexibility in work hours may be required.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age for employment at a state-operated facility.
- Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working or volunteering with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or performing therapeutic work.
- Experience assisting therapists in a therapeutic specialty, such as music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Attend work regularly, follow the assigned shift schedule, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Prepare materials for assessments using information from prior assessments and assist with assessments as directed.
- Accompany individuals to and from activities and appointments when required.
- Prepare materials for therapeutic activities and maintain an adequate supply of materials.
- Perform housekeeping duties in therapeutic activity areas as instructed.
- Provide hands-on assistance to individuals within an assigned therapeutic specialty, such as supported employment job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, or vocational/day programs.
- Conduct direct-contact observations and complete observation notes.
- Collect data related to treatment plans as instructed.
- Provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team about individuals’ progress, work with Direct Support Professionals to maintain connections, and assist with development of treatment plans for the assigned discipline.
- Recommend feasible treatment goals that the team can implement and that are in the individual’s best interest.
- Maintain current skills related to assigned responsibilities.
- Participate in or support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations Plan activation when required.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time off benefits.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- May be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
