Rehab Therapy Tech IV (RTT IV)

Job/Position DescriptionRehab Therapy Tech IVCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. [Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/state-supported-living-centers-sslcs){target=”blank”}The state of Texas offers many [benefits](https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/jobs-hhs){target=”blank”} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the [Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation#public-service){target=”blank”}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer [excellent health benefits](https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance/Health-Benefits){target=”blank”}, a lifetime monthly [retirement annuity](https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance/Retirement){target=”blank”}as well as [401(k) and 457 Programs](https://ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Retirement/Texa$aver-401(k)-457-Program){target=”blank”} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT) performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work. Provides assistance to therapists for an assigned therapeutic specialty, (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational /day programming). Provides direct contact instruction/training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their treatment plans for the RTTand#146;s assigned therapeutic specialty. Trains others to ensure continuity of treatment plans. Valid driverand#146;s license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required. Works under the general supervision of a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, or Vocational/Day Programming Supervisor with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Directly implements treatment plans through and#147;hands onand#148; methods, monitors treatment goals and objectives through direct contact observation. Assists in the development and evaluation of treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).Assists the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor in conducting functional skills assessments (e.g., preparing materials for assessments, reviewing prior assessments, conducting direct contact observations). Schedules, assists with and/or provides staff traini https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/jobprofile.cfm?szOrderID=609378 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.