Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III - Assessor

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Brenham, TX

12d•$3,048 - $4,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT) performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work at a state supported living center serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The technician assists therapists in an assigned specialty, such as music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational/day programming. The role provides direct instruction and training to individuals on 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 valid Texas driver’s license is required, and the role may require driving a state-owned vehicle. The position is based at Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, Texas, 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; applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record from the licensing state.
Eligible driving record under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Ability to meet the physical requirements applicable to direct-contact staff positions.
Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques, such as applied behavior analysis or sensory integration.
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.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Selected applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and applicable registry checks; state supported living center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours, overtime, and/or extended hours may be required.

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

Implement treatment plans through hands-on methods and monitor treatment goals and objectives through direct-contact observation.
Assist with 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-contact observations.
Schedule, assist with, and/or provide staff training to Direct Support Professionals to support continuity of treatment plan objectives when therapists or RTTs are unavailable, as needed.
Monitor Direct Support Professionals’ implementation of program objectives, gather data, and report findings to the interdisciplinary team and the therapist or supervisor overseeing the discipline.
Complete program-related paperwork in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
Collect data related to treatment plans to assess individual progress accurately.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team process by sharing assessment results, responses to interventions, monitoring findings, and staff training efforts.
Provide feedback to the team about individual progress and 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.
Attend work regularly, follow assigned or rotating schedules as required, and perform other assigned duties, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities.