Rehab Therapy Tech IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Lubbock, TX

3d•$3,650 - $4,595•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center. The role assists therapists in an assigned specialty, such as music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational/day programming, and provides direct-contact instruction and training to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities according to their treatment plans. The technician also trains staff to support continuity of treatment plans. The position requires a valid driver’s license and driving a state-owned vehicle. It 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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including people who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems, through campus-based services at state supported living centers. The role is based at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, is not eligible for telework, and may involve travel up to 5%.

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; applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record from that state.
Eligible driving record under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Ability to meet the physical requirements for direct-contact staff positions.
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 pass fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and specified registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.
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

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, or vocational rehabilitation.
Experience developing treatment and support plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly and follow assigned shift schedules, which may include rotating schedules, extended shifts, or overtime; perform other duties as assigned.
Implement treatment plans through 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 direct observations.
Schedule, assist with, and/or provide staff training to Direct Support Professionals to support continuity of treatment plan objectives.
Monitor Direct Support Professionals’ implementation of program objectives, gather data, and report findings to the interdisciplinary team and the supervising therapist or supervisor.
Complete program-related paperwork to meet applicable standards and procedures.
Collect data related to treatment plans to assess individuals’ progress accurately.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team process by sharing functional assessment results, responses to interventions, monitoring results, and staff-training information.
Provide feedback to the team about individuals’ 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 agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities, which may require an alternate shift pattern or location.
Drive a state-owned vehicle.