Rehab Therapy Tech IV-Greenhouse Specialized Trainer

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Denton, TX

18d•$3,650 - $4,595•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT), Greenhouse Specialized Trainer, performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work and assists therapists in an assigned therapeutic specialty, such as music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational/day programming. The position manages and oversees greenhouse production, supervises and coordinates individuals in classes, and organizes activities for individuals working in the greenhouse. It also 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 role includes stewardship of the land, plants, and environment, with a commitment to the sustainability and well-being of the project and the people involved. The RTT works directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a team environment alongside clinicians. Work settings may include activity centers, recreation programs, and vocational/day programming centers, depending on the needs of the State Supported Living Center. 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. The position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in agriculture, landscaping, or horticulture.
Valid Texas driver's license, or ability to obtain one no later than 90 days after hire; eligible driving record under HHSC Fleet Management policy. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of licensure.
Ability to meet the same physical requirements as direct-contact staff positions.
Ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment.
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 work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and required registry checks. State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of work experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work.
Master Gardener qualification.
Some experience in vocational rehabilitation.
Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques, such as applied behavior analysis or sensory integration.
Knowledge of growing plants and vegetables and teaching individuals to grow plants, including use of protective glasses and gloves.
Basic botanical familiarity, including plant care, harvesting, and management of air, soil, and water quality.

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned; work a specific or rotating schedule, extended shifts, or overtime as required by agency needs and policy.
Provide day-to-day plant care, including watering and planting.
Determine the types and quantities of horticultural plants to grow based on budgets, projected sales volumes, or executive directives.
Consult with the Director of Vocational Services on important matters and communicate relevant horticultural activities and specialized training needs orally and in writing.
Organize and carry out events to sell flowers and plants to the public.
Implement treatment plans through hands-on methods and monitor treatment goals and objectives through direct observation and contact.
Assist in developing and evaluating treatment plans for the assigned therapeutic specialty.
Assist the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor with functional skills assessments, including preparing materials, reviewing prior assessments, and conducting direct observations.
Schedule, assist with, and/or provide staff training to Direct Support Professionals to support treatment-plan objectives when therapists or RTTs are unavailable, as required by SSLC needs.
Monitor Direct Support Professionals' implementation of program objectives, gather data, and report findings to the interdisciplinary team and the overseeing therapist or supervisor.
Ensure program-related paperwork is completed satisfactorily and meets applicable standards and procedures.
Collect data related to treatment plans to assess individuals' progress accurately.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team process by providing information on functional skills assessments, responses to interventions, monitoring, and staff-training efforts.
Provide the team with feedback about individual progress, work with Direct Support Professionals to maintain connections, and assist with treatment-plan development for the assigned discipline.
Maintain current skills related to assigned responsibilities.
Participate in or support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities as assigned, potentially including a different shift pattern or location.
Drive a state-owned vehicle.