Rehab Therapy Tech II: Make a Real Impact in Care

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Richmond, TX is seeking a Rehab Therapy Tech II to support habilitation and rehabilitation services at the Richmond State Supported Living Center. The role involves assisting with treatment plans, preparing materials, and coordinating activities for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and the ability to drive a state vehicle.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of relevant therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Experience in, or ability to gain experience in, the use of equipment, tools, and materials used in therapeutic activities.
• Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans.
• Ability to collect data for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology or vocational rehabilitation).
• Ability to utilize 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 those for direct contact staff positions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Attends 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.
• Prepares materials for assessments using the data from prior assessments and assists in conducting assessments as directed.
• Accompanies individuals to and from activities and appointments, if required.
• Prepares materials for therapeutic activities and maintains an adequate supply of materials.
• Performs housekeeping duties in therapeutic activity areas as instructed.
• Provides assistance to individuals for an assigned therapeutic specialty, through hands-on methods.
• Performs direct contact observations and completes observation notes.
• Collects data related to treatment plans as instructed.
• Provides feedback to the interdisciplinary team about the individual’s progress, works with DSP to maintain a connection and assists with the development of treatment plans for the assigned discipline.
• Provides treatment goals that are feasible for the team to implement that are also in the best interest of the individual.
• Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Communication

Data collection

Software/PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Richmond, TX is seeking a Rehab Therapy Tech II to support habilitation and rehabilitation services at the Richmond State Supported Living Center. The role involves assisting with treatment plans, preparing materials, and coordinating activities for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and the ability to drive a state vehicle.