Rehabilitation Therapy Technician IV (RTT IV)

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

4d•$3,650 - $4,595•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician IV performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work at the Austin State Supported Living Center, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. 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 on individuals’ treatment plans. The technician also trains staff to support continuity of treatment. 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 driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required; the posting also indicates the position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle. This is a full-time, regular, nonexempt position with a day shift at the Austin State Supported Living Center in Austin, Texas. Telework is not eligible. Travel may be up to 5%. The role may require flexible hours, overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays, and may involve alternate shift patterns or locations during disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation.

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.
A valid Texas driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days after hire, is stated as required or preferred in the posting; 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.
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must pass fingerprint-based criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and listed registry checks.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.
Must be registered with Selective Service if male and between ages 18 and 25.

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

Implement treatment plans through hands-on methods and monitor treatment goals and objectives through direct-contact observation.
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-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, depending on facility 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 required paperwork in program-related areas is completed in accordance with 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 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 related to assigned responsibilities.
Participate in or support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities as assigned.
Attend work regularly, follow assigned shift schedules, and perform other duties as assigned.