Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III (RTT III)

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Abilene, TX

1d•$3,048 - $4,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work at a state supported living center serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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 individuals on their treatment plans and trains other staff to support continuity of care. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, or Vocational/Day Programming Supervisor, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. A valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required; the posting notes a preference for driving a state-owned vehicle. The position is based at Abilene State Supported Living Center in Abilene, Texas. It is a regular, full-time, nonexempt position on a day shift and is not eligible for telework. Travel may be up to 5%. The role may require flexible hours, overtime, extended hours, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, or an alternate shift or location for disaster response or continuity of operations.

Requirements

At least six months of work experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work.
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 gain knowledge of, ICF/IID regulations and state supported living center policies and procedures.
Ability to meet the same physical requirements as direct-contact staff positions.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must pass fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and specified registry checks.
Employees are subject to random drug testing.
Males between ages 18 and 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; overtime and/or extended hours may be required.
A valid Texas driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days after hire, is preferred. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record, and an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.

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.
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days after hire preferred.
Ability or willingness to drive a state-owned vehicle is noted as preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans directly using hands-on methods and monitor 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 direct observations.
Schedule, assist with, and/or provide staff training to Direct Support Professionals to support continuity and follow-through of treatment objectives when therapists or RTTs are unavailable, according to center needs.
Monitor Direct Support Professionals’ implementation of program objectives, gather data, and report findings to the interdisciplinary team and the overseeing therapist or supervisor.
Complete paperwork in program-related areas to meet applicable standards and procedures.
Collect data related to treatment plans to assess individual progress accurately.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team process by sharing functional assessment results, responses to interventions, monitoring results, and staff training efforts.
Provide the team with feedback about individual progress, work with Direct Support Professionals to maintain connection, and assist with developing treatment plans for the assigned discipline.
Maintain current skills relevant to assigned responsibilities.
Participate in a supporting role in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation when assigned.
Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.