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About the Role

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT) performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work. Provides assistance to therapists for an assigned therapeutic specialty and direct contact instruction/training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their treatment plans. This role is crucial for ensuring the continuity of treatment plans and supporting individuals in achieving higher levels of wellness and independence.

Responsibilities

Directly implements treatment plans through “hands on” methods and monitors treatment goals and objectives through direct contact observation.
Assists in the development and evaluation of treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty.
Assists the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor in conducting functional skills assessments.
Schedules, assists with and/or provides staff training to Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) to ensure continuity and follow through of treatment plan objectives.
Monitors the implementation of program objectives by DSP’s, gathers data and reports to the interdisciplinary team.
Ensures the satisfactory completion of paperwork in program related areas.
Ensures the collection of data related to treatment plans to accurately assess individual progress.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team process, providing information regarding functional skills assessments and response to interventions.
Provides feedback to the team about the individual’s progress and works with DSPs to maintain connection.
Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.
Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Requirements

Valid driver’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 initiative and independent judgment.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks.
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
Must bring I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Skills

Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques (e.g., applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, etc).
Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans.
Ability to develop and maintain data collection systems for assigned therapeutic specialty.
Ability to utilize personal computers and relevant software.
General knowledge, 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 those for direct contact staff positions.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

Location

Austin State Supported Living Center
AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Regular

Experience Level

At least six months of work experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work.

Education Level

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$3,649.83 - $4,594.50 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
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.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.