RTT III Pathways to Employment

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Mexia, TX

4d•$3,048 - $4,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work at the Mexia State Supported Living Center. The position assists therapists in an assigned specialty, such as music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational/day programming. It provides direct-contact instruction and training to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities based on their treatment plans and trains staff to support continuity of those plans. 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. A state-owned vehicle must be driven for this position. The role directly implements and monitors treatment plans, supports functional skills assessments, trains and coordinates with Direct Support Professionals, collects and reports progress data, completes program documentation, and participates in interdisciplinary team activities. Work is based at a state supported living center serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. Travel is up to 15%; telework is not eligible. Flexibility in work hours, overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

At least six months of work experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work.
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 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 required fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility, overtime, or extended hours may be required.
Must be at least 18 years old to work at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Directly implement treatment plans using hands-on methods and monitor treatment goals and objectives through direct observation.
Assist with the development and evaluation of 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, and/or provide training to Direct Support Professionals to support continuity of treatment plan objectives.
Monitor Direct Support Professionals’ implementation of program objectives, collect data, and report findings to the interdisciplinary team and supervising therapist or supervisor.
Complete program-related paperwork in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
Collect data related to treatment plans to assess individual progress accurately.
Participate in interdisciplinary team processes and provide information about assessment results, responses to interventions, monitoring, and staff training.
Provide feedback to the team about individuals’ progress and work with Direct Support Professionals to support individuals and assist with treatment plan development.
Maintain current skills relevant to assigned responsibilities.
Drive a state-owned vehicle.
Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities when assigned, which may involve a different shift pattern or location.
Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.