Rehab Therapy Tech III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Lubbock, TX

1d•$3,048 - $4,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work in an assigned therapeutic specialty, such as music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational/day programming. The technician assists therapists and provides direct-contact instruction and training to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, implementing their treatment plans and helping ensure continuity of services. The position works under the general supervision of a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, or Vocational/Day Programming Supervisor, with moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. It requires driving a state-owned vehicle and a valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire. The role is based at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, which provides campus-based services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals who are medically fragile or have behavioral needs. The employee gathers and reports treatment data, supports functional skills assessments, trains Direct Support Professionals, contributes to interdisciplinary team planning, and completes required program documentation. Regular attendance is expected; work may involve schedule flexibility, rotating or extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays. The position may also support disaster response, recovery, or continuity-of-operations activities, potentially at another shift or location.

Requirements

At least six months of work experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Valid Texas driver’s license, or ability to obtain one no later than 90 days after hire; eligible driving record required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to assist in developing treatment and support plans.
Ability to develop and maintain data-collection systems for the assigned therapeutic specialty.
Ability to use personal computers and relevant software.
General knowledge of, or ability to learn, 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 fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and registry checks; state supported living center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Males aged 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in hours and overtime or extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation.
Experience developing treatment and support plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans using hands-on methods and monitor treatment goals and objectives through direct observation.
Assist with developing and evaluating treatment plans for the assigned therapeutic specialty.
Assist therapists or vocational/day programming supervisors with functional skills assessments, including preparing materials, reviewing prior assessments, and conducting observations.
Schedule, assist with, or provide staff training to Direct Support Professionals to support continuity and implementation of treatment objectives.
Monitor Direct Support Professionals’ implementation of program objectives, collect data, and report findings to the interdisciplinary team and overseeing therapist or supervisor.
Complete program-related paperwork in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
Collect treatment-plan data to assess individuals’ progress accurately.
Participate in interdisciplinary team processes by sharing functional assessment results, responses to interventions, monitoring findings, and staff-training outcomes.
Provide feedback to the team about individuals’ progress and work with Direct Support Professionals to support treatment-plan development and implementation.
Maintain current skills related to assigned responsibilities.
Drive a state-owned vehicle as required.
Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or continuity-of-operations activities when assigned.
Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.